For further information, advice and guidance for young people, families and carers, see below.
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS) (external link) offer free, impartial information, advice, and support to families of children and young people 0-25yrs who have Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND).
- The Local Offer gives children and young people with SEND, and their families, information about what support services the local authority think will be available in their local area.
- Parent Carer Forum (external link) is a collective voice of parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 in Wigan Borough with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). They work independently, but in partnership with, the Local Authority, Health, and other partners to reflect the voice and impact change on SEND services.
- Wigan and Leigh Carers Centre (external link) aims to help make life or carers a little easier by tailoring the help, support and advice that is right for you and the person you care for.
- Wigan Council day services offers an inclusive environment for people with a learning disability and/or autism and creating key partnerships that enable all customers to play an active role in communities.
- External day services are organisations that offer a range of day services, including secure paid employment, volunteering, self-employment (including micro-enterprises) or engagement in community-based activities that will see you grow and increase your self-esteem and confidence.
- Children's Advocacy Support - Family Welfare and Embrace (external link) - aims to ensure that young people with disabilities have their views heard and respected and give them a say in any decision-making process which may affect their lives. Advocacy is not about being told what to say or do or pushing others’ ideas, opinions, or beliefs onto you but enabling those who are not being heard or have a voice within a situation have professional representation to support the sharing of their views.
- Care Act Advocacy Support - Embrace Wigan and Leigh (external link) - providing advocacy services for people who require health and social care support, known as Care Act Advocacy, as well as general services to help express your wishes and feelings, and stand-up for your rights.