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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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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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.
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Local Offer - Mental Health and Wellbeing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/local-offer-mental-health-and-wellbeingLooking after your mental health and wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health. There is lots of support available to help you and your family in our city.
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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.
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Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/mobility-travel-passWhat a Disabled Person's Bus and Train Pass is, whether you qualify for a pass, how to apply or renew your pass, and what to do if you lose your pass. Including information about senior bus passes.