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Service Area: Adult Social Care
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-careFind out what support is available to help you live independently in your own home through the Your Life Doncaster website, how to apply for a Blue Badge, find a care home, apply for home alarms and telecare services and more.
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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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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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Living well with dementia
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/health-wellbeing/living-well-with-dementiaImportant things to know about dementia and how Doncaster is working to become dementia friendly.
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Wellbeing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/get-involved/wellbeingThe Wellbeing Team was created on the principal of ensuring that all residents of Doncaster have access to support, guidance and advice about problems and issues they may be experiencing, and to also maximise the individuals independence within the community regardless of any medical condition, physical disability, or mental health difficulty.
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Young Carers
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/young-carersAs a young carer you can find helping someone very rewarding, but you also have the right to be looked after.
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Parenting & Family Hubs
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/parenting-family-supportNobody ever said parenting was easy, in fact, we think it can be one of the most challenging jobs there is. But it is also one of the most rewarding.
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Carers- Family, neighbours and friends who care, unpaid
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/carersofferCarer’s are entitled to a Carer Needs Assessment, any carer over 18 years old who are looking person or persons over 18 years old who is disabled, ill or elderly. It is an opportunity to record the impact caring has on your life and what support or services you need. The assessment will look at for example, physical, mental and emotional needs, and whether you are able or willing to carry on caring.
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Local Offer - Activities & Leisure
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-things-to-do-places-to-goAccess information about what's on, events and activities in Doncaster. Below there are sessions specifically for children and young people with SEND or there are activities for all children and young people.
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Carers Development
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/carers-developmentIn Doncaster there are at least 33,364 unpaid carers who play a vital role in the provision of health and social care to friends and relatives. We recognise that often unpaid carers are providing this care alongside their traditional paid employment.