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SEND information and support.

Get help with living comfortably, moving around and staying safe in your own home.

Clubs, activities and short breaks for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Please let us know your or your child’s up-to-date contact information.

Join us and find out about Local SEND services and support.

Read the latest Leicestershire Local Offer Newsletter.

You may be able to claim benefits or get financial help.

Direct Payments is one way of managing the money you get for your child's care and needs.

A personal budget can be used to arrange and pay for some of the support agreed in a child or young person's Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

As a young person, you may be able to apply for a personal health budget, so that you can have greater choice and control over the care you receive.

As a young person, you may want to manage your own affairs and care so that you can be more independent.