Support groups for parents

Local support groups for parents.

Benefits, grants and tax credits
When someone with special educational needs and/or a disability turns 16, 17, 18, or 19 they become entitled to their own benefits and support.

BLISS The Premature Baby Trust
Bliss is a UK charity which offers information and support to families of babies born premature or sick, and equips them with the knowledge and skills they need to provide the best possible care to their baby.

Blue Badge parking in Plymouth
In order to qualify a blue badge must be displayed on the dashboard or fascia panel so it can be clearly read through the windscreen. A clock must be set to show the time of arrival and displayed next to the blue badge when parked, where a time limit applies.

Blue Badge scheme for disabled parking
A Blue Badge allows people with severe mobility problems caused by visible and non-visible disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park closer to where they need to go.

Blue Badge scheme for disabled parking
A Blue Badge allows people with severe mobility problems caused by visible and non-visible disabilities to access goods and services, by allowing them to park closer to where they need to go.

Breakfast, after-school and holiday clubs
These clubs offer various activities in a recreational environment for 4-11-year-olds before school, after-school, and during school holidays.

Broken equipment and repairs
A functioning home environment is crucial for maintaining independence, especially for older adults or individuals with disabilities. However, dealing with broken appliances, malfunctioning mobility aids, or faulty devices can be stressful and disrupt your daily routine.

Buy With Confidence Scheme in Plymouth
The Buy With Confidence Scheme provides you with a list of local businesses that have shown their commitment to trading fairly. All the businesses listed on this website have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards to ensure that they operate in a legal, honest, and fair way.

Can you become addicted to sex?
Some sex and relationships experts believe people can become addicted to the enjoyable feeling or "high" experienced during sex and sexual activity, but others disagree.

Cancer
Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.

Care after illness or hospital discharge (reablement)
Getting back on your feet after an illness or hospital stay is an important step towards regaining your independence. However, this can sometimes be challenging, especially for older adults. This is where reablement services can be a lifesaver.

Care and support plans
Care and support plans are for anyone who needs care or cares for someone else. It explains the type of support you need, how this support will be given, and how much money the council will spend on your care.

Care Home and Nursing Home Provider Portal
Information, advice, and resources for care home and nursing home providers in Plymouth.

Care home top-up fees
If your choice of care home accommodation costs more than the council is willing to pay, someone else can make up the difference between that figure and the home's fee. This is known as a third-party top-up fee.

Care homes
A care home is a residential facility that provides varying levels of care and support for adults who require assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) or managing health conditions. Unlike hospitals, care homes offer a more long-term, residential setting.