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Film made by young people caring for parents affected by HIV and AIDS

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[This film doesn’t seem to be available at the moment. The web link goes to the article that accompanies the film] A film made by young people with parents affected by HIV and Aids gives their moving accounts. These children wanted the world to know what it was like to live with a parent with HIV/Aids, and the 14-minute film they have made shows their reality.

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‘We Care’ Financial capability resources for young adult carers

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Currently unavailable but there is related information for young adult carers provided by the Learning and Work Institute

Booklet for practitioners to support young adult carers around managing their money. Includes activities on planning and budgeting, smart buying and getting and using credit.

Supporting pupils who are young carers - Information for teachers and school staff

Booklet including information on who young carers are, guidance and legislation, impacts of caring on school life, and practical tips on what schools can do to help their pupils with caring responsibilities.

 

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Support and advice if you have a parents with a disability or illness (leaflet)

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Leaflet for young people including information on what disabilities are, how can having a parent with a disability can affect you and how to get help and support.

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Parent/carers guide to the SEND reforms

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The Sheffield Parent Carer Forum has published a guide for parents to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms. The guide explains what is changing, how the new processes will work in Sheffield, and how youngsters will make the transition from the old to the new system. It includes a number of useful tips – written by parents, for parents! – as well as a “jargon buster” and a list of useful contacts.

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Short Breaks Grants for Parents / Carers of Disabled Children & Young People

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One-off payment up to £400 per family to support parents or carers of disabled children and young people to access a short break

Go Girls! Supporting Girls’ Emotional Development and Building Self-Esteem

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A handbook of practical approaches for supporting girls' emotional development and building their self-esteem. Packed with ideas for activities, exercises, group-work, games and helpful hints on supporting girls' and young women's personal development.

Helping Children to Build Self Esteem. A Photocopiable Activities Book

Activities book for professionals to help children develop feelings of competence and self-worth. For individuals and groups of children aged 7-11 (can also be adapted for older and younger children and children with learning difficulties).