Support groups for parents

A comfortable and well-made bed is essential for a good night's sleep. However, for older adults, managing bedding can become a challenge. Heavy duvets, complex sheet sets, and difficulty making the bed can lead to a reliance on others, frustration, and even disrupted sleep patterns.

Within this section, you'll find information on a variety of bedroom solutions, equipment, and aids, all aimed at creating a comfortable and safe haven and allowing you to live life to the fullest.

A well-equipped bedroom is essential for both comfort and safety, especially for older adults living independently. However, age-related changes like reduced mobility, vision problems, and unsteady balance can make navigating the bedroom and accessing belongings challenging.

Maintaining independence in your home often hinges on your ability to move safely and efficiently around your bedroom. However, age-related changes in mobility, strength, and balance can make transferring from bed to a chair or wheelchair a daunting task.

If you need support to make sure you claim the benefits you are entitled to, the following services and organisations might be able to assist you.

Links to all the Government schemes to help if you're living with a health condition or disability. Includes Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

As a carer, you may be entitled to one or more state benefits to help you with the costs. View the latest benefits and financial support.

Benefits, grants and funding-related information and advice that is part of Plymouth's Local Offer for young people between 0 and 5 years old with SEND.

Benefits, grants and funding-related information and advice that is part of Plymouth's Local Offer for young people between 5 and 11 years old with SEND.

Benefits, grants and funding-related information and advice that is part of Plymouth's Local Offer for young people between 11 and 18 years old with SEND.

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

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 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.

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.