Content tagged with: care
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Extra care housing schemes
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/extra-care-housing-schemesExtra care housing provides 24-hour support for older people who want to remain independent or can no longer live in their own homes.
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Financial Assessments for Care and Support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/financial-assessmentsIf you, or someone on your behalf, apply for care and support from the council, we will offer you a financial assessment to check whether you are eligible for any financial help from the council towards the costs of your social care and support.
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Help to live independently
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/what-s-available-to-help-meFind out ways to help you or someone you care for to stay in their own home.
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SMILE 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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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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Paying for Care and Support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/money-mattersA guide to accessing care and support for people who pay for their own care
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Contact Adult Social Care
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/how-to-contact-usWe want every person in Doncaster to live in the place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing things that matter to them. If you need some support to do this, we can help.
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Fair Cost of Care
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/fair-cost-of-careThe City of Doncaster Council undertook the Fair Cost of Care exercise as required by the Department of Health and Social Care throughout the summer of 2022.
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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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Breaks for carers
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/breaks-for-carersHaving a break is likely to help you cope with caring and give you time to recharge your batteries.