Content tagged with: vulnerable adults
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Domestic abuse - Are you worried about someone you know?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/domestic-abuse-are-you-worried-about-someone-you-knowYou may know a sister, brother, mum, dad, son or daughter, colleague, neighbour, cousin or friend who is experiencing abuse behind closed doors.
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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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Council Tax
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/council-taxFind out how to pay your Council Tax, apply for discounts, register a change in your circumstances and more.
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Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedures
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults-policy-and-proceduresAn overview of the new South Yorkshire Safeguarding Adults Procedures.
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Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Board (DSAB)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/doncaster-safeguarding-adults-board-dsabThis page contains the Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Annual Reports for the past 5 years. Also on this page are minutes from the Doncaster Safeguarding Adults Board meetings.
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Safeguarding Events
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults-eventsThis page contains regular updates on any safeguarding events happening in Doncaster.
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Day Opportunities in Doncaster
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/day-centresSMILE (Supportive Multi-Ability Inter-Generational Life Experiences) provides day activities and projects for older people, adults with learning disabilities, autism and individuals who require specialist support.
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Apply for it: Local Assistance Scheme application form
www.doncaster.gov.uk/doitonline/local-assistance-scheme-application-formTo apply for Doncaster Council’s Local Assistance Scheme. Help for the most vulnerable residents in meeting an immediate short-term need...
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Safeguarding Adults
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults-contents-pageWe aim to support Adults at risk to retain independence and be able to live a life free from abuse and neglect. Everyone has the right to be safe, to be respected, to be heard. Everyone has a role to play to make this happen.
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Council Tax Vulnerability Policy
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/council-tax-vulnerability-policyThis policy defines the circumstances in which Doncaster Council will consider a person vulnerable. This will not preclude the Council from taking any form of recovery action but it will ensure that the circumstances of the vulnerable person are fully considered prior to any action being taken.