Independent living advice and getting help

This guide is for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It contains information to help you prepare for the transition into independent living services and support.

Advice

  • Neurodiversity Connections Hub
  • SENDIASS can help you and your family with SEND information and support in Southampton, visit Southampton SENDIASS
  • SEND advocacy
  • No Limits
  • Hampshire Youth Access (HYA) is a partnership of 11 leading agencies providing counselling, mental health and emotional wellbeing advice and support to children and young people aged 5-17 (or 24 for care leavers and SEND) across Hampshire, visit HYA
  • Your doctor can support you with Annual Health Checks

Getting help

Care self assessment SHOW


Citizens Advice Bureau SHOW


How to join the Southampton City Council housing list SHOW


Supported internships and support into work SHOW


Independent living skills SHOW


No Limits SHOW


Independent travel training SHOW


Independent living support SHOW



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