Support for young people

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the 'donor') appoint one or more people (known as 'attorneys') to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

A lasting power of attorney is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

We're all struggling with the cost of living at the moment, but there are lots of things you can do at home which could save you money on your energy bills.

Although direct payments can offer you more choice and control over your care, prepaid cards are another option. They are a type of payment card that works similarly to a debit card, but with a key difference: the card needs to be topped up with funds before you can use it.

Support for people in Plymouth who are preparing for adulthood. Includes friends and relationships, independent living, health and wellbeing, support for families, benefits and grants, education, employment, transitions, and SEND contact details.

Pre-schools, day nurseries and out-of-school care in Plymouth provide crucial early learning and development opportunities for children under 5 years old before they begin primary school.

Sitting is an essential part of daily life, but for older adults living independently, prolonged sitting or improper posture can lead to discomfort and even pressure sores. These sores, also known as pressure ulcers, develop when constant pressure restricts blood flow to a specific area of skin, typically on the buttocks, tailbone, or heels.

Support for children and young people in Plymouth who are in primary school and are aged between 5 and 11 years old. Includes support for families, education, health and wellbeing, benefits, and SEND Team contact details.

Primary schools provide early education for children aged 4-11 years old, covering Key Stages 1 and 2 of the national curriculum.

If you can't buy your own home, you can rent a place to live and your personal circumstances will affect whether it's better to rent from a social or private landlord.

If you had work done on your home and there's an issue caused by the contractor, you should be able to get it fixed or get some of your money back. No matter what the issue is, you'll need to talk to the contractor and come to an agreement.

Proud To Care is a regional campaign to encourage more people to consider working in health or social care. We have information about training, career pathways, inspirational case studies of people who work in social care, and you can search our jobs board to find the right role for you.

Introductory information for providers of domiciliary care to Plymouth City Council. It includes general information, council processes and the support available to you as a provider.

Please complete our short online Provider Outbreak Report form to let us know if you have an infection outbreak, how many people are affected and the dates.

Plymouth has numerous public toilets dotted throughout the city. It's always good to know when you need to spend a penny.