Support for young people

A functioning home environment is crucial for maintaining independence, especially for older adults or individuals with disabilities. However, dealing with broken appliances, malfunctioning mobility aids, or faulty devices can be stressful and disrupt your daily routine.

Brook is a national charity dedicated to looking after the health - particularly sexual health - of young people up to the age of 25.

The Buy With Confidence Scheme provides you with a list of local businesses that have shown their commitment to trading fairly. All the businesses listed on this website have been vetted and approved by Trading Standards to ensure that they operate in a legal, honest, and fair way.

Some sex and relationships experts believe people can become addicted to the enjoyable feeling or "high" experienced during sex and sexual activity, but others disagree.

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs.

Getting back on your feet after an illness or hospital stay is an important step towards regaining your independence. However, this can sometimes be challenging, especially for older adults. This is where reablement services can be a lifesaver.

Care and support plans are for anyone who needs care or cares for someone else. It explains the type of support you need, how this support will be given, and how much money the council will spend on your care.

Information, advice, and resources for care homes in Plymouth.

If your choice of care home accommodation costs more than the council is willing to pay, someone else can make up the difference between that figure and the home's fee. This is known as a third-party top-up fee.

A care home is a residential facility that provides varying levels of care and support for adults who require assistance with daily living activities (ADLs) or managing health conditions. Unlike hospitals, care homes offer a more long-term, residential setting.

Considering a care home for yourself or a loved one can be a significant decision. Within this section, you'll find information about care homes and nursing homes, all aimed at promoting a sense of dignity and allowing you to live life to the fullest.

If you've been a 'looked after' child - maybe in a children's home or a foster home - we'll help you make the move from living in care to living an independent adult life.

Care, Education and Treatment Reviews focus on those children and young people who either have been or may be about to be admitted to a specialist mental health/learning disability hospital either in the NHS or in the independent sector.

Read a book, go for a walk, or simply catch up on some sleep. Whatever you choose to do, you'll return home refreshed and rejuvenated.

Latest news and updates for Plymouth's carers, feedback and details of how to contact us.