{"id":1691,"date":"2022-03-17T22:02:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T22:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=1691"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:26:18","slug":"information-and-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Information and advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Information for disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\t\tAccess guidance and services for disabled people with complex needs of all ages. Discover the support available for children, young people, and adults, and how families and carers can get help.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Ways of communicating\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n For parents\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThis information hub offers practical advice and guidance to help you navigate some of the common challenges you might face as a parent of a disabled child.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\tFind out what safeguarding means and what to do if you have concerns.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Speak to our team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our information and advice team are on hand to talk to you and answer your questions about support Sense offers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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