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Experience the very best of Plymouth, Britain's Ocean City, with this 48-hour itinerary.

Plymouth makes the perfect base to explore Devon and Cornwall. Make the most of everything Britain's Ocean City has to offer - from culture to shopping - and also explore the stunning south coast.

If your independence and privacy are important to you, but you need some extra help, extra-care housing could be for you. It gives you more support than sheltered housing but more independence than a care home.

Factsheets specifically for either new or existing carers that you can download.

Falls are a leading cause of injuries and hospital admissions for older adults. Living independently can be more challenging if you're worried about falling.

Although not designed as assistive technology, social networking sites can and do function in this way as they can offer socially isolated and disabled people and their carers some opportunities to enhance their lives.

Plymouth, known as Britain's Ocean City, offers lots of fun for the whole family with something to enjoy for big and small kids alike!

Family Hubs are a place for families, parents, carers, and young people in Plymouth to find support and advice. Each Family Hub provides support for families with children aged 0-19, or up to age 25, and for young people with special educational needs.

Useful information and frequently asked questions to help you and your school.

Read the February 2022 edition of the Plymouth Young Carers newsletter.

Read the February 2023 edition of the Plymouth Young Carers newsletter.

Assistive technology can assist an individual to monitor his or her health at home and then share their health data electronically with medical professionals at their hospital. There is a range of telehealth monitoring devices to monitor heart conditions, diabetes, etc.

The Buy With Confidence Scheme provides you with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly.

Useful information about money, budgets and finance to help you and your school.

There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions.

Supporting yourself at any age can be hard, but knowing what you are entitled to can take some of the pressure off. There are a lot of different ways we are able to support you and point you in the right direction to find the help or advice you might need. The local offer here tells you what you can expect to receive, and you can also speak to your personal adviser (PA).

Living independently in your own home for as long as possible is a common goal for many people as they age. Fortunately, there are financial resources available in Plymouth to help you make modifications to your home, improving accessibility and safety.

Enter a location to quickly find your nearest NHS service and view their contact details, location and opening times.

Enter a location to quickly find your nearest NHS service and view their contact details, location and opening times.