Independence and Specialist Support

How can I get help from a Transition Worker?

 

Contact your local adult social care office to ask to speak with the local Transition Worker about a question and/or make a transition referral.  A referral is letting the council know you would like support and what help you think would help you.

 

Allerdale and Copeland: 0300 303 3589

customerserviceswest@cumbria.gov.uk              

 

Carlisle and Eden: 0300 303 3249

customerservicesnorth@cumbria.gov.uk            

 

Furness and South Lakes: 0300 303 2704

 

Introduction to transition workers (PDF 107KB) 

 

 

 

We offer free, impartial advice and information about homelessness and preventing homelessness. We aim to help people to keep their home or help them to find one that meets their needs. We can:

 

Help you to understand the different options that are available in Carlisle.

Prevent a homelessness situation from occurring, wherever possible.

Explain the processes of homelessness prevention assist in locating alternative accommodation, such as a housing association, local authority or privately rented property.

Provide you with specialist information and advice on your available options.

Provide online information and advice relating to housing and homelessness and focused on meeting specific needs.

Care homes for adults with special needs, learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, PMLD, complex health and mental health.

 

Cumbria Youth Offending Service is one of 155 Youth Offending Teams in England and Wales. At a national level, the Youth Justice Board has a statutory duty to monitor the effectiveness of the youth justice system and give advice to ministers. In order to fulfil its duty, the Board sets performance targets for Youth Offending Services and monitors their work. The Board provides additional financial support to Yot partnerships in the shape of ring-fenced grants to promote good practice and/or to develop new services.

 

Inspira provides careers information advice and guidance for young people with an EHCP from year 9 upwards. We work closely with schools and colleges to support transition planning, the help we provide is bespoke and tailored to meet individual needs and we welcome the involvement of parents. An Inspira Adviser would meet with the young person in school in advance of their EHCP review, in meetings, our role is to advocate on behalf of the young person and family. Inspira works with a range of providers and agencies to ensure that we can support young people and their parents/carers to prepare for adulthood.

 

If you would like to find out more about the support and options available to you or your son/daughter or of you would like to speak to an adviser, please contact Inspira.

 

The Housing Service is part of the Cumbria Choice, Choice-Based Lettings Scheme. Cumbria Choice is where all the main social housing providers in Cumbria now advertise their vacant properties. 

 

To apply for properties you first have to register on the Cumbria Choice Scheme and complete an online application form - register now.  From here you will be able to get information on how the scheme works and view frequently asked questions.

 

Cumbria SEND IAS Service offers confidential, impartial information, advice and support to children and young people (0-25 years old) with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their parents and carers.  The support is offered so they can make informed decisions about their education or that of their child or young person. Our service includes signposting to health and social care advisory services, as well as other agencies, where appropriate.

 

 

West House is West Cumbria's leading care and support provider for adults and children with learning disabilities.

 

Our vision is for children, young people and adults with learning and other disabilities in Cumbria to live a fulfilling life, in the way they want and with the support they choose.

 

 

South Workington Youth Partnership is a youth, disability and community charity.  We work with children, young people, children and people with disabilities and the local communities to provide activities, support and learning to enable them to improve their own lives and develop the local community.

 

We believe in young people.

 

We aim to offer support at every stage of a young person's life. Our team seeks to promote young people's personal & social development and enable them to have a voice, influence and place in their communities and society as a whole. It aims to build resilience and character and give young people the confidence and life skills they need to live, learn, work and achieve.

 

 

 

 

 

What is disability related expenditure (DRE)?

 

Disability related expenditure is money that you spend on items and services that help you manage or cope with a disability or a long-term health condition.  It is money that we may recognise as an 'outgoing' when we do a financial assessment to find out how much you can afford to pay towards your care.

 

 

 

 

 

What is Healthlands?

 

Heathlands is a community led by our members to promote and enable the personal development and wellbeing of  our members.

 

We aim to help individuals to make positive decisions about their lives and overcome any issues that may hold them back. This is achieved by supporting them to engage in or access a range of activities and opportunities. These could be educational, training and moving towards employment, personal development or social. The aim is to have an impact on our members personal lives, improving such areas as self-esteem, confidence or health and wellbeing. By working with a diverse range of groups, partners and communities one of the project's aims is to promote social inclusion and create new opportunities.

 

 

 

Carlisle Mencap provides life-long person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria.

 

 

 

 

When was the last time you sat down and had a really open conversation about money or finances with your friends or family?

 

Maybe you can't remember, or it's something you just don't do, or even actively avoid?

 

At The Cumberland, we are really passionate about helping our local communities and encouraging financial wellbeing across all ages.

 

 

With almost 7000 employees Cumbria County Council is one of the biggest employers in Cumbria. We work right across the county providing a massive range of different services to the people of Cumbria.

 

An apprenticeship with us will open a door to a career you might not even have thought of. And we'll support you to get there.

 

We're responsible for:

And that's only a flavour of what we do. The bottom line is that you'll not find an employer able to offer a wider range of different career options than us.

 

 

We provide direct support in a variety of settings including online, schools, alternative provision, youth, and community settings. We have several new projects and continue to deliver on our existing projects across Cumbria, ensuring that our projects continue to meet the needs of young people and enable them to reach their full potential. Services are provided on a 1-1 or small group basis with additional services available online. This brochure will allow you to refer directly to the project officers via our website. If you require further information or support, please do not hesitate to give us a call on: 01900 603131

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