Content tagged with: support
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Support for our Armed Forces Community
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/support-for-our-armed-forces-communityIn Doncaster, we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve or have served with their lives. This page provides Information about the support and services available for the Doncaster Armed Forces Community.
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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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Local Assistance Scheme
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/local-assistance-schemeOur Local Assistance Scheme is designed to help the most vulnerable residents in meeting an immediate short-term need or maintaining their independence in the community.
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Discretionary Housing Payments
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/discretionary-housing-paymentsDiscretionary Housing Payments (DHP) provide extra help if you are already getting Housing Benefit or Universal Credit (including housing costs for rent) but you still need further help with your rental costs.
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Refer someone for support
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/crime-anti-social-behaviour-nuisance/refer-someone-for-supportFind out more about how to make a referral for a victim of domestic abuse so that they can access specialist support.
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Caring for someone close to you
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/adult-social-care/carersofferIf you support a partner, family member, friend or neighbour who relies on you for help to live their life, you are a carer. Anyone can become a carer and carers come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be any age. You might not see yourself as being a carer; you might just feel you are doing what anyone else would do in the same situation.
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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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Household Support Fund
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/household-support-fundDetails of how City of Doncaster Council will distribute the Government's Household Support Fund for the period 01/04/25 to 31/03/26 will be published on this page by the end of May 2025. If you had an award previously and your circumstances are the same, you may get a new award so if your bank details have changed, email householdsupportfund@doncaster.gov.uk with your full name, national insurance number, your new sort code and account number. Do not email us if your bank details have not changed.
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What is Local Council Tax Reduction?
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/council-tax-benefits/what-is-local-council-tax-reductionLocal Council Tax Reduction helps people on a low income pay their Council Tax.
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Housing other vulnerable groups
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/housing/housing-other-vulnerable-groupsProviding the right accommodation 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.