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Adaptations to your home

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Installing adaptations or equipment can help you to stay well and continue to live independently, as well as reduce the risk of falls in and around the home. Page contents: How to help yourself See examples of adaptations and equipment Request an assessment Cost of…

Advice about homelessness

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If you are homeless, or worried that you might become homeless, we can offer you help and advice. Page contents: At risk of becoming homeless Homeless already Personal Housing Plan Sleeping rough Young people Experiencing domestic violence and abuse Mental health Leaving hospital Ex-military and…

Advocacy support – getting your views across

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Sometimes people need some additional help to get their views across. This can be especially important when decisions need to be made about things such as their mental capacity, or care and support arrangements. Page contents: What is advocacy? Your right to advocacy services Types…

Annual NHS Health Checks for people aged over 14 years with a learning disability

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People aged 14 years or over with a learning disability may be entitled to a free annual NHS health check. This is a chance to talk to your doctor about any health worries you or your family have and for the doctor to spot and treat…

Autism spectrum condition

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Autism is a lifelong, developmental disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. Page contents: What is autism Other names for autism Girls with Autism Seeking advice or referral for assessment Training…

Benefits information and advice

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Page contents Helping your child to manage their own benefits Where to get benefit advice Appealing a benefits decision Helping your child to manage their own benefits When your child reaches 16, it is expected that they will manage their own benefits claims. If you…

Breakthrough Mentoring

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Do you think you have what it takes to be a Breakthrough Mentor? Our team at Breakthrough Mentoring are keen to hear from people who are interested in becoming a Mentor. If you like a challenge and want to make a difference in people’s lives,…

Breakthrough mentoring referral

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How do I make a referral to Breakthrough Mentoring? You will need to complete our referral form to make a referral to our team. To make a referral to our team, return the completed referral form to: Breakthrough@southglos.gov.uk If you would like to speak to…

The Care Act 2014

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This article is a guide to the Care Act 2014 and how it affects you. Page contents: About the Care Act 2014 What role local authorities play in care and support How the Act aims to prevent people developing care and support needs About the Care Act 2014 The Care…

Carers emergency card

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The Carers emergency card is a free service for carers who live with the person they care for or who visit them regularly at their home in South Gloucestershire. The card ensures the safety of the person you care for, if something should happen to…

Community learning and skills service

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FREE* Courses coming January 2024 Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS), are pleased to bring you our new course offer starting January 2024. Please also refer to our online Course App for more detailed information and any updates to course listings: South Gloucestershire Community Learning Courses.…

Complaints about our children, adults and public health services

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Sometimes, no matter how hard services and families try to work together, there will be times when you do not agree with decisions made or how services are working for your child and family. If you are unhappy with the service that you are receiving…

Complaints, compliments and feedback for health services

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If you have any concerns about the health service that you have received, in the first instance try and speak to the manager of that service as soon as possible. They will work with you to try and find a solution. Page contents: Integrated Care…

Dementia day care

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We offer day care for residents with dementia at our Cambrian Green centre in Yate. The day centre offers care for up to 25 people each day who have dementia and are living at home. How our day care can help you and your family…

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

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Page contents: Deprivation of Liberty Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) DoLS in a care home or hospital setting Deprivation of Liberty in other settings Further information Deprivation of Liberty As UK citizens, our right to liberty and freedom is protected under Article 5 of the…

Direct payment support providers

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There is a range of support available to help you manage direct payments from the personal budget in your care and support plan (or as a parent, your child’s education, health and care plan). Some people are able to manage a direct payment without additional…

Direct payments card account

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A direct payment card is a convenient, secure way of receiving and spending your direct payment. This page explains how the direct payments card account works. Direct payments are cash payments from your personal budget, made directly to you (or your parent if you are…

Discounts available on activities, goods and services

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This article provides information and guidance on a range of discounts and money saving tips. Some of these apply specifically to those over 60, those working in the NHS or care industry or disabled people. There are also a range of benefits available to help toward…

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