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A Speech and Language Therapist supports anyone who has difficulties with eating and drinking or with communication. At ILS we have the privilege of supporting children, their family and support teams within the home, whilst…
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Navigating your way around the different ways care is funded, whether at home or in a residential/rehabilitation setting, can be difficult. Sophie O’Connell, Head of Court of Protection at Brain Injury Group member firm, Wolferstans,…
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What is Neurologic Music Therapy? Neurologic Music Therapy is an effective tool which can help with brain injury rehabilitation by improving clarity of speech and breath control, improving attention and focus, assisting with coordination, strength…
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Mental capacity is the ability to make a conscious decision for yourself. We all need to make decisions – big and small – every day of our lives, and most of us can make these…
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An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) entitles the child to receive educational provision set out in the Plan. It should be remembered that the Local Authority (LA) has a duty to deliver educational support…
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If a child is not reaching educational targets and outcomes as part of any additional special educational needs (SEN) support provided at school, it may be necessary to request an Education, Health & Care (EHC)…
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If a child is not making as much progress as expected or is failing to make progress at the additional SEN Support stage, then a request should be made to the Local Authority (LA) by…
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When a child is found to be having difficulties with their school work and it is considered that this is caused by the child having Special Educational Needs (SEN), it may be necessary for the…
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Art therapy integrates psychotherapy and some forms of visual art such as painting, drawing, or modelling, as a specific form of therapy, but it can also used alongside other types of therapy such as music…
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This year’s Road Safety Week campaign, run by Brake, the Road Safety Charity, focussed on being Bike Smart. The idea of Road Safety Week is to educate both cyclists and motorcyclists about staying safe whilst…
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