Content tagged with: disability
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Apply for it: Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass Application
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/mobility-travel-pass-applicationTo apply for a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass because you have a disability or medical issue(s) that affects your mobility. The pass...
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Transport support services to help you get out and about
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/transport-support-services-to-help-you-get-out-and-aboutA list of services to support you when travelling.
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Technology, Sensors and Pendant Alarms (Home alarm)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/home-alarm-and-telecare-serviceThese days there is loads of technology available that people are using (often with help from relatives) to stay independent, safe and well. Take a look at the examples below for some inspiration.
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Local Offer - Health and Social Care
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-health-and-social-careThis section provides information about the health and social care professionals and services that support children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
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Council Tax discounts and exemptions
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/council-tax-discounts-and-exemptionsCouncil Tax assumes two adults (aged 18 and over) are living in your property but in some circumstances you may be entitled to a reduction of the amount you are required to pay. Details about and how to apply for the the discounts and exemptions available from your Council Tax can be found below.
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Local Offer - Understanding Autism
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-understanding-autismAutism is a lifelong neuro-developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with other people around them.
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Shared Lives Doncaster
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/shared-lives-doncasterShared Lives is where adults in need of support are welcomed into a registered carer's home, becoming part of their home and sharing their life. People are carefully matched based on shared interests to ensure the person receives the best support suited to them and their needs. This is an alternative to traditional care and can be flexible to suit the person and can include living with the carer full-time, day services or a combination of both.
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Local Offer - Social Care
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-social-careSome children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities may need contact with social care teams. Here is some of the support that you can expect to receive through services and processes in Doncaster.
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Specialist and Supported Housing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/specialist-and-supported-housingDoncaster wants to ensure its residents live in homes that support good health and wellbeing. Providing the right homes and support is vital in enabling vulnerable people to live independently in the community; ensuring they have choice and control of where and how they live.
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Home improvements and grants
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/home-improvements-and-grantsWe offer limited housing-related grants to help with keeping you independent and improving your quality of life.