Living with disabilities and long term conditions
Anyone may become disabled, suddenly through accident, gradually through illness, and some people are disabled from birth.
If you have a disability or long-term condition, there are many organisations who may be able to help you stay as independent as possible. Use this information to decide what support you need. It is important that you make choices that are right for you to live the life you want.
Living with physical disabilities
Housing, health, money issues, support, and advocacy
Living with learning disabilities
Home support, leisure, transport, housing employment and training
Living with sensory loss
Sight loss, Hearing loss, Dual Sensory loss and British sign language users
Living with mental ill health
Self help suggestions, advice on your rights and decision making
Read about Autism
Learn about the areas of difficulty which all people with autism share
Understand the transition process
For young people between the ages of 14-25
What am I entitled to?
The local authority is here to help everyone understand their needs and, if required, provide an assessment. To understand what help you are entitled to in more detail, please see what help am I entitled to.


