Content tagged with: support
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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.
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Wellbeing
www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/get-involved/wellbeingWe 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. Doncaster Council's Wellbeing Service is based on the principal of ensuring that all residents of Doncaster have access to support, advice and guidance to enable them to remain as safe and independent within their own communities for as long as possible.
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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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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.