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SSS (VI) are still the primary source of support in school. The support is funded by the local authority via the school’s budget, dependent on need. Any equipment you have had on long term loan from the Service will be yours for the duration of your course The college will have a lead SENDCO who will help, and inform you about what they have on offer. There will also be information on the college website. Some colleges will ‘buy in’ the support of SSS (VI) via a Service Level Agreement to meet your needs. Equipment may have to be bought by the college/training provider Kirstine Gagie, Disabled Children Team, County Hall, Morpeth, NE61 2EF Tel. 01670 516131 Can offer help with Mobility and Living Skills Christina Jessop Sanderson Arcade Morpeth Northumberland NE61 1NS Tel. 01670 293150 Useful Vision Henshaws RNIB Children UK Action for Blind People Royal Blind Society If you are still in learning or training and have an Education Health and Care Plan you may still receive help from the local authority – please contact the careers guidance team. If you are unemployed, in employment, at university or in school/college without an EHC plan these are your contacts: At College or University Help with Independent living Eye Clinic Liaison Officers BID NCBA At your place of work There will be a lead person to help learners with SEND, and there may be specialist provision for students with If you need help to become more independent you can seek advice from Social Care contact Newcastle Eye Centre, RVI Can offer help with Mobility and Living Skills for adults living in Northumberland: Christina Jessop Sanderson Arcade Morpeth A range of services provided for adults in Northumberland: Reiver House, Staithes Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland Reasonable adjustments to buildings should be made the Disability Discrimination Act. The adjustments and equipment may be
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