Content tagged with: disability
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AskSARA for advice, support and products that make daily living easier
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/asksara-for-advice-support-and-products-that-make-daily-living-easierAskSARA is an award-winning online self-help guide providing expert advice and information on products and equipment for older and disabled people.
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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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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 - 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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Doncaster SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS)
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/sendiasDoncaster SENDIAS provides information, advice and support to parents, carers, children and young people in relation to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Disability and related health and social care issues.
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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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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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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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Local Offer - Speech, Language and Communication
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-speech-language-and-communicationSpeech, language and communication needs can include difficulties making sense of language or understanding how to communicate effectively and appropriately with others.