Support for young people

Action for Children aims to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable children and young people and they support children and young people, as well as their families.

If you're struggling to get around your home due to a disability, long-term illness, visual impairment or old age, we may be able to help with equipment and adaptations.

Includes additional financial support such as help with council tax, fuel costs, pensions and health costs.

Adfam is a national organisation working with families affected by drugs and alcohol and is a leading agency in substance-related family work.

Adoption is a way of providing the security, permanency and the love of a new family when it is not possible for a child to be raised by his/her birth parents or within the birth family.

These videos guide you through the social care journey, starting from the moment you realise you might need support to getting assessed, receiving the right care, and understanding how it's funded.

This referral process should only be used by health or social care professionals. Members of the public should use our main Adult Social Care Assessment of Need form.

Check to see whether you might be eligible for social care and support and make an online referral.

Delivered in partnership with Hamoaze House, this is a specialist support service offering weekend and holiday activities for disabled children.

Living independently often means maintaining the ability to dress yourself. However, age-related changes like reduced dexterity, limited mobility, and vision problems can make getting dressed a frustrating and challenging task.

If you find it difficult to understand your care and support or find it hard to speak up, there are people who can act as a spokesperson for you. They make sure you're heard, and they are called advocates. The Council and the NHS must involve people in decisions made about them.

All too often, ageing is viewed as a problem to be solved, and we are determined to change this perception. We firmly believe that ageing is an opportunity to embrace new experiences, share wisdom, and contribute to our community. Within this section, you'll find information that helps you to make informed choices and embrace the possibilities that come with each stage of life.

View an overview of all of the cost of living help and support schemes that you could be eligible for and apply today.