Children and Family Centres

We understand the pressures of family life. Most families need additional help every now and again, or maybe just someone to talk to. We can offer support within our centres or at outreach premises (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again […]

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Plans

What is a SEN Support Plan and when it should be used. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Employment

Advice for autistic people on looking for a job, as well as information for autistic people in work. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Physical health

Advice, guidance and useful resources. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Annual reviews

It is important that everyone over the age of 14 who is on their doctor’s learning disability register has an annual health check. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Education vision from Beyond Autism

Our vision is to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Caring for a family member or someone else close to you?

Help for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

MK Young Carers

Young Carers MK is the young carers service within Carers MK. We work with young people aged 8-19 who live within Milton Keynes and have a caring role. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

How do I get help in a crisis?

If you are upset and having thoughts and urges about hurting yourself, or ending your life then stop, take a deep breath and read this page. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Every Mind Matters

Urgent support (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Crisis services and planning

This guide explains what mental health crisis services are available, how they can help and when to access them. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Need for help in a crisis

Where to get urgent help for mental health (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Child needs assessments

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment is an assessment of a child or young person’s education, health and care needs. It is the first step to getting an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC plan). An EHC plan can result in additional support and funding for a child or young person with special […]

Education and SEND

Our vision for children and young people with special educational needs and disability is the same as for all children and young people – that they achieve their full potential and lead happy and fulfilled lives within a safe environment, where they have choice and control. (This information has been checked to ensure it is […]

Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

This is where we provide you with up to date information about how the Integrated Care System is supporting children and young people across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes the city who have Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND). (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has […]

Education

Information on education for autistic children. Our guides provide advice for parents/carers and teaching professionals. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is a personal health budget?

A personal health budget is an amount of NHS money that is allocated to support your health and wellbeing needs. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

NHS online system

Using SystmOnline – A Guide for Patients (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman

We make decisions on complaints about councils or adult care providers in England (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

MKCC Data Privacy Statement

How we use your data and how to get copies of the data relating to an autistic person or carer (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Community transport services and Shopmobility

Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport. These include door-to-door transport and trips to shopping centres. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

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