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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.

Get a free personalised health score when you complete this 10 minute quiz.

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.

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.