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Support & Advice

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Information Advice and Support Service

IASS helps parents and carers, children and young people who have difficulties with learning, and or a disability from birth to 25 years. We offer a confidential service which gives parents, children and young people impartial advice and information to make informed decisions.

To use our service a parent must think that their child has Special Educational Needs but you do not need a professional to agree or to have any kind of Statement, Education, Health and Care Plan or diagnosis.

Email iasservice@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

or visit https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Services/1279 for more information.

Jargon Buster

A-Z of terms used by professionals and services.

https://livewell.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/Information/Jargon_Buster

Members and Associates can keep up to date with news and events on our website. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter. You can see our past and present newsletters right here.

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Newsletter Sept 2026

By Sara Mak • September 29, 2026

LIVEWELL UPDATE : SEND SUMMIT 2026 : PCF EVENTS & TRAINING Parent Carer Forum CWaC newsletter September 2026

Support for Me as a Carer - 10th May 2027

By Joanne Southall • September 22, 2026

Parent Carer Forum CWaC: Support Me As A Carer 10th May 2027 at Northwich Memorial Court - help unpaid carers access the support, information, and services available

SEND Summit 2026!

By Lucy Kennerley • September 21, 2026

Cheshire West and Chester Council are hosting another SEND Summit on Monday 19th October 2026 at Chester Racecourse

Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS)

We've had our say on EOTAS reform — shaped by you!

By Lucy Kennerley • September 21, 2026

Government consulting on major changes to Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) and Alternative Provision. Parent Carer Forum Cheshire West and Chester

Social Care, Family Support and Early Help PCF Forum CWaC

Social Care, Family Support and Early Help Forum - 25th Nov 2026

By Joanne Southall • September 15, 2026

The Social Care, Family Support and Early Help Forum - Families First and Family Hubs, what services are available and how to access them plus Neighbourhood Hubs

Virtual Forum: Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Forum - 22 October 2026

By Joanne Southall • September 14, 2026

Learn about CYPMHS/MyMind referral pathways and what to expect, mental health support available in schools, early intervention and crisis services.

PCF Virtual Forum: Who We Are and What We Do.

Virtual Forum: Who We Are and What We Do - 15 Sept 2026

By Joanne Southall • August 30, 2026

Role of the PCF - get involved, updates on education, social care and health priorities (from the new Designated Clinical Officer for SEND) for the year ahead.