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Read the June 2021 edition of the Plymouth Young Carers newsletter.

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

Read the June 2023 edition of the Plymouth Young Carers newsletter.

It's important for you to keep your home clean if you want to be independent, whether or not you have a disability. This is because it can help you in many ways, such as staying healthy, making it easier to move around, allowing you to do things on your own, and making you feel comfortable.

The Buy With Confidence Scheme provides you with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly.

The kitchen is often the heart of the home, and whipping up delicious meals can be a source of joy and independence. However, age-related changes in mobility, dexterity, vision, and strength can make navigating the kitchen a challenge.

The Buy With Confidence Scheme provides you with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly.

Language and translation support from Mind The Gap.

Take part in this consultation survey and have your say regarding the Lark & Popin Children's Centres.

Do you know how to restart someone's heart? Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Be ready for that day with the British Heart Foundation's RevivR, fast, free and easy-to-use online training course.

A learning disability affects the way a person learns new things throughout their lifetime.

You should not be sent home from hospital until a support plan is in place. This can include making sure that services are ready to start, any adaptations have been made and appropriate equipment has been delivered or installed.

Legal status and eligibility advice from Mind The Gap.

Young carers and their families in England have specific rights to assessment and support under the Children and Families Act (2014) and Care Act (2014).

Making time for leisure - hobbies and activities which you find fun - is an essential part of life and sometimes you might discover a hobby you never knew you were good at. Smartphones and tablet devices have the ability to download a wealth of fun. There are also apps that provide information about events or interests in your local area.

Some of us identify as LGBTQIA+. This means we may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, or asexual. Or we may define our gender and sexuality in other ways.

Plymouth's libraries are more than just places to borrow books. They're community hubs offering a vast array of resources and activities.

Plymouth Libraries hold many events, clubs and activities in all their libraries throughout the year. Whether you're young or older there is something for everyone.

Advice, tips and tools from the NHS to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.

Being diagnosed with a learning disability can come as a shock. It is not always clear what the learning disability is or what caused it.