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'Having your Say’ As a care-experienced person you have the right to have your say about your experiences. This is for everyone, no matter how young they might be, and we want to hear from you. The Council specifically wants to know how it can…
Paying for a care home
If you need to move permanently into a residential or nursing care home, you will usually have to pay something towards the costs. For many people this will mean that most of your income will go towards the fees. If you are in a nursing…
Paying for care and support services
Depending on your financial situation, if you are eligible for care and support services, you may be asked to pay all or part of the cost of your care and support services. Some people arrange and pay for their own care and support services. This…
Pre-schools and playgroups
Pre-schools or playgroups offer children between two and five years sessional care and are usually registered and inspected by Ofsted. They offer children the opportunity to engage in a range of activities and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. Sessions offered can be from two…
Relationships for care leavers
We will support you to develop and maintain positive relationships with your family and friends. Your Pathway Plan will detail any specific individual support you will receive. Lifelong Links In Warrington we have a Lifelong Links offer, this aims to make sure that you have…
Respite and short breaks
If you have care and support needs or you are a carer, there will be situations where you need short periods of time-limited support. For carers, short breaks (often called respite) are vital to your own wellbeing and quality of life. The person you care…
Sight and hearing loss
There are a number of local, specialist services available in Warrington for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or who have a hearing loss, including Warrington Visual Impairment Centre the Warrington Disability Partnership and Warrington Deaf Club. If you or someone you know needs some support take a…
Support for carers
A carer is someone who looks after another person, usually a family member or close friend affected by illness or disability. This page contains general information and information about services which can support you in your role as a carer.
Support for families - 'Early Help'
The purpose of Early Help is to prevent any issues from getting worse by offering support at the right time. Any professional working with your family, such as those based in schools, health services, and in voluntary sector organisations, can offer Early Help services as soon…
Support for the armed forces community
Warrington Borough Council is committed to supporting serving armed forces personnel and veterans in Warrington. The Armed Forces Covenant The Armed Forces Covenant aims to help you, as a member of the armed forces community, have the same access to government and commercial services and products as everyone else. This includes education, having a home, starting…