Support groups for parents

Support for children and young people in Plymouth who are in their early years aged between 0 and 5 years old. Includes support for families, childcare, health and wellbeing, benefits and grants, events, and SEND Team contact details.

Within this section, you'll find information on a variety of eating and drinking solutions, equipment, and aids, all aimed at helping you enjoy your mealtimes and allowing you to live life to the fullest.

Mealtimes are a cornerstone of social interaction and nourishment. However, for older adults living independently, challenges like a weakened grip, limited dexterity, or difficulty swallowing can make eating a frustrating and potentially unsafe experience.

Education, employment and training-related information and advice that is part of Plymouth's Local Offer for people with SEND as they prepare for adulthood.

Young carers and their families have specific rights under the Children and Families Act (2014) and Care Act (2014).

Links to useful education, employment, and training guides that you might find useful if you're a young adult with SEND.

An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a document that supports children and young people with special educational needs in education.

The Care and Support (Eligibility Criteria) Regulations 2015 set out national eligibility criteria for access to adult care and support, and for access to carer support.

The ELM Wellbeing Hub is located in Estover and operated by the Four Greens Community Trust.

Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if the contraception you have used has failed - for example, a condom has split or you have missed a pill.

From time to time, we encounter situations that we perhaps don't expect. If you need emergency support, there is help available.

As we age, or if you have a disability, everyday tasks can sometimes become more challenging. This can lead to a loss of independence and a feeling of isolation. Fortunately, there are a variety of support options available in Plymouth, and one such solution is a Personal Assistant (PA).

This factsheet contains a brief overview of your responsibilities if you choose to use your direct payment and become an employer of a personal assistant.

If you need support learning new skills or finding a job and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.

Carers who are employed now have improved rights, but not everyone knows how the law can work to support them.