Articles on Newham Local Offer (67)
Adult Carers
Being a carer You are an unpaid carer, if you support a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, elderly, has mental health issues or substance misuse problems. The support you offer may be emotional or include shopping, cooking, dealing with medication, or attending…Assessment for an education, health and care plan (EHCP)
On this page you can find out about education, health and care (EHC) plans, how to ask for an assessment for a plan and what happens during an assessment. Autism
“In Newham: All autistic children and young people and their families are empowered to participate and thrive in an accepting community.” Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people communicate and interact with the world. Around one in 50 people are Autistic, meaning…Autism and Stop & Search
Please help and encourage Young People to fill out the 'Met Police’s autism passport’ print and carry it around with them in the event they are stopped and searched. Please read stop & search guidance for autistic people and police officers.Benefits and money advice for young people with SEN
We will talk to you about money and benefits at your reviews. But on this page you can find out where to look for more information on: benefits – whether you are in or out of work money advice – help managing money, bills help…Best Start for Life (0-5 years)
Best start for LifeBest Start in Life (BSiL) Children's Centres
Newham's Children's Centres offer a range of services to help give your child the best start in life. You can register for free if you are a Newham resident with a child under 5 (including if you're pregnant). You can register using the online ' Family…Complain, compliment or suggest
We are committed to working together to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We aim to be an open and accessible council; genuinely involving, engaging and listening to our community. Your feedback is important to…Detached
Newham’s Detached Youth Work Team are based primarily in Stratford and the Green Street area providing youth work support to young people in their environment, and on their terms. We typically work on the street, in parks, street cages, pitches, shops, malls and cafes etc.…