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Disability support and independent living

Help for people who need extra care and information about services such as respite breaks, discounted bus travel and independent living.

Get emotional support

If you are worried about your mental health or someone in your life is affected, we can help you.

Apply online for a NOW card

If you are an older person or disabled (aged 5 or over), you may qualify for free or discounted travel on local buses.

Carer help and advice

If you provide support to a loved one who is dependent on you, our online resources are available.

  • Blue badge parking
  • Bus passes: NOW card
  • Carers
  • Day care
  • Deaf and hard of hearing support
  • Dementia
  • Equipment for disabled people
  • Equipment for the elderly
  • Extra care housing
  • Home adaptation for disabled people
  • Intermediate care
  • Learning disability: adults
  • Mental health
  • Occupational therapy
  • Reablement: illness recovery support
  • Respite breaks for individuals and carers
  • Shopping and errands
  • Short breaks for adults with disabilities
  • Telecare equipment
  • Transition: young people with disabilities
  • Visual impairment

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