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Directory resultsAccessible toilets
This is a list of the accessible toilets we know about in the city. Please comment on this page to let us know if we have it wrong. If you have bladder or bowel problems and need to go urgently,…
Advice and Advocacy
Services that can help you find information so that you can choose the best option for yourself. If you find it difficult to make decisions, difficult to be understand information or difficult to make other people listen to your views, …
Befriending
If you are feeling lonely and down, reaching out can be hard. Befriending services can help you meet new people and gain friends, at a time when you are in need of support.
Care and support at home
There are lots of ways to stay living at home. Some of these you can organise yourself. Some you may need help with. For most people living at home keeps you happier and healthier. You have more choice and independence.…
Care Homes
If you're looking for a residential care home, there's a huge variety of options. They include: care homes for older people care homes for younger adults with disabilities care homes for children Care homes may be privately owned or run…
Community support and supported living
These services help you to live independently. They help you with daily living tasks such as: managing money running a home shopping cooking staying in touch with friends and family travelling around the city Community support services will aim to…
Extra care housing
Extra care housing is self-contained flats within a communal housing scheme that enable people who require extra support, to continue to live independently with flexible support and the security of 24/7 emergency response and care from on-site staff. Most of…
Health Services
If you are ill but it is not an emergency, you can phone 111 for expert medical advice. If you are worried about your health, you can ask your local pharmacist or visit NHS Choices to explore your symptoms and…
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by your doctor, dentist or another health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme…
Help with travel and transport
In many cases, children with disabilities, older people and adults with disabilities will be able to get help with their travel costs. If you are unable to use buses, trams and trains, other help may be available. People with health…