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If you look after someone and are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, it's important to know that you're not alone and there is help available.

If you're over 18 and looking after a disabled child that you have parental responsibility for, you can ask the council for a parent carer's needs assessment.

If you're a young carer, friends and relatives are often the first people to turn to for help with problems. Talking things through with them can be really helpful.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name for a range of similar conditions, including Aspergers syndrome, that affect a person's social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour.

Having a carer come to visit you in your home can make a huge difference to your life, especially if you have difficulty walking or getting around

Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don't understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself deep in debt.

The cost of adult social care can be a significant concern, especially if your financial resources are limited. As you grow older, it's natural to worry about how you'll cover the cost of care if you need assistance with daily activities like washing, dressing, and getting around.

If you're a student, 16 or over, with special or medical needs and can't use public transport, the council may be able to help you.

View all the support schemes available from the UK government to help you with your energy bills.

If something went wrong with your holiday, you might be able to get compensation from the company you booked with. If you're still on holiday, tell the company or travel agent about the problem as soon as possible.

Staying active and engaged indoors throughout the year is essential, especially for older adults. While some days may call for relaxation, maintaining a stimulating routine can significantly enhance physical and mental well-being.

You can use home automation technology to help make your life easier around the home. Some solutions even let you manage your home remotely, or use it to check on a relative that needs additional support.

Did you know that by working as a Home Care Assistant you can choose the hours that suit you?

Maintaining a sense of security in your home is essential for peace of mind and independent living. However, age-related changes can make you feel more vulnerable to break-ins, accidents, or emergencies within the home.

If you're looking for somewhere to live or worried about losing your accommodation, it's important to talk to the council as soon as possible, as we can provide help, advice, and support to prevent you from becoming homeless.

You are homeless if you have nowhere to stay and are living on the streets, but you can be homeless even if you have a roof over your head.

Taking place at the Honicknowle Youth and Community Centre, come along and meet new people, take part in activities, or talk to our youth workers.

Enter your location to find your nearest NHS service that can help either you or someone you care for.

Also includes hospitals that are close to Plymouth.

Housing advice and support services either based in Plymouth or supporting people who live in the city.

If you need housing or homelessness support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

A housing association is a not-for-profit organisation that owns, lets, and manages rental housing. Any profits that the housing association makes are reinvested into properties you can rent.

Housing Benefit can help you to pay your rent if you are unemployed, on a low income or claiming benefits.

There are different options available across the city that can offer people accommodation and care if they need it. If you do need to move because of a change in your personal circumstances there are housing choices that you can make. This includes social, sheltered and extra care housing as well as shared lived and homelessness.

Slow progress and low attainment do not necessarily mean that a child has SEN and should not automatically lead to a pupil being recorded as having special educational needs.

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A young carer is someone aged 18 and under who cares for a friend or family member.

View common tasks, and if you are a carer, there is practical, emotional, and financial support available that you may be able to access.

As there is no longer a national register of disabled people, technically you don't need to register as disabled.

When it comes to care home fees in Plymouth, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. The cost can vary significantly depending on various factors, including the type of care required, the location of the home, and the amenities provided.

A nice diagram showing how schools might support Young Carers.

If you need an NHS service, try to do it online first. If you cannot get what you need this way or do not have internet access, try asking a friend or family member to help you, or speak to your GP surgery on the phone.

If you wish to appeal any of the decisions made regarding a Statutory Assessment for your child or yourself, or anything within the content of your child's/your EHC Plan, Plymouth Information, Advice and Support for SEND will be able to support you with this.

Caring for a disabled child can make your daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, more challenging.

Caring for a disabled child can make your daily parenting duties, such as feeding, toilet training and getting them to sleep, more challenging.

If your child has been diagnosed with an illness, disability or sensory impairment and needs a lot of additional support on a daily basis, they're described as having "complex needs".

If you have the funds to make improvements to your property then the council can help you find a local approved trader through the Buy with Confidence scheme.

Living independently at home, as you age or manage a disability, often involves utilising assistive equipment. However, with a vast array of options available, selecting the most suitable equipment can feel overwhelming.

You can either complain to the NHS service provider directly (such as a GP, dentist surgery or hospital) or to the commissioner of the services, which is the body that pays for the NHS services you use.

A person's behaviour can be defined as "challenging" if it puts them or those around them (such as their carer) at risk, or leads to a poorer quality of life.