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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.

Deciding if a care home is the best option for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. This is an important decision that affects not just practical aspects like care and daily living but also emotional well-being and quality of life.

As we age or live with a disability, there may come a time when we require additional support to manage our daily activities and maintain our independence. If you have any care or support needs, you can ask for a needs assessment.

Have a go at lots of fun activities like cooking, arts and crafts, sports, pool or gaming or just chill out!

If you need to pay for your care and support, we'll tell you how much we'll pay towards your care, how much you need to pay and how you pay it. You have the option to pay by direct debit, online, using the telephone, or in person.

If you're worried an adult is being abused or neglected, even if you're unsure, please report it.

If you're worried about a child or young person or think they're being abused, even if you're unsure, call 01752 668000 or email mash@plymouth.gov.uk.

Living independently at home often requires the use of assistive equipment. This page provides information on how to request or purchase equipment and aids in Plymouth to improve your daily life.

Once we have received your request for an assessment it is passed to the Council's Single Multi-Agency Panel (SMAP) panel. A draft plan will be created and you will receive a copy of the plan.

Hypermobility means your joints are more flexible than other people's (you may think of yourself as being double jointed). When this causes pain, it might be joint hypermobility syndrome.

Hypnotherapy uses hypnosis to try to treat conditions or change habits.

Hearing and visual impairments are disabilities that affect the ability to hear or see. Hearing impairments can range from mild to severe, and visual impairments can range from partial to total blindness.

Being a parent or carer can be challenging, especially if you are worried about your child's mental health. Mental health problems can affect children of all ages and backgrounds, and they can have a significant impact on their lives.

Children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) require extra support to develop their communication skills and reach their full potential.

If you think you may have a special educational need or disability (SEND), it can be really worrying. The purpose of this section of Plymouth's local offer is to give you some ideas about what to do next.

If you think your child might have a special educational need or disability, it can be worrying. But there is lots of support available.

The I-Thrive Emotional Health and Wellbeing Model is an integrated, person centred, and needs led approach, that focuses on a broad range of wellbeing services for children, young people, and their families.

A priority action plan is being produced to address concerns raised in a recent Local Area Inspection undertaken jointly by the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted in June 2023.

This guidance is written for schools, however, families may also find many aspects of it useful.

If you need support to maximise your income, the following services and organisations might be able to assist you.

Income Tax is a tax you pay on your income. You do not have to pay tax on all types of income.

Incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine, can affect people of all ages, but it becomes more common as we get older. While it's a sensitive topic, understanding the different types of incontinence products available can empower you to manage the condition discreetly and comfortably in your home.

You should always ask for independent financial advice to help you decide how to pay long-term care costs and make sure you're claiming all the benefits and allowances you can. There are impartial financial advisers that focus specifically on care funding. They're often referred to as specialist care fee advisers.

Independent living gives you choices about and control over your life, support you get, where and how you live, including supported living.

Information about Young Carers specific to the Local Offer.

Information and support if you are a professional supporting someone who cares for another person.

This pack is for adults living in Plymouth who have received a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). We have produced this for you because we know it can be difficult to find out what information and support is on offer and how best to find it.

Integrated care is all about joining up health and social care services so that you get the right care you need, at the right time, in the right place - regardless of who may be providing the care.

You can often do simple things yourself to ease an itchy bottom (anus). See a GP if the itching doesn't stop.

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