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TEC Technology Enabled Care is also called Assistive Technology, and often these are abbreviated to TEC and AT. This is technology that can help you to live independently and have a good life. It covers things like: computer programs (also called applications or ‘apps’) you can add to you…
helpathome, homecare, homesupport, cleaner, gardener Downloads In this section you'll find services that can support you to remain independent in your home, like gardeners and cleaners, and home care services (also called home support). There are lots of good advice guides to help you when buyin…
There’s support that you can access to help you get out and about in your local community, in the city and beyond, including: Community Transport providers . Discount travel. South Yorkshire Passenger Transport: Tickets and passes . Local community organisations which are part of the Peopl…
There are a range of local specialist shops throughout Sheffield which sell and rent equipment, including: CareCo. Unit 3 Burton St, Penistone Rd, S6 2HH. Call: 0114 551 1569 or visit: www.careco.co.uk/sheffield-showroom.htm. Clark & Partners. 496 Ridgeway Rd, S12 2JX. Call 0114 239 0610 . …
Get help with health and care costs from the NHS Although treatment on the NHS is free at the point of delivery, there may still be some costs (for example, your journey to hospital). However, much or all of the cost can be reclaimed, which should ease any added stress. The NHS website explains …
adultabuse Staying safe - support for adults This page has information on getting support with adult abuse and other forms of abuse. This page also links to advice on: Scams, fraud and crime prevention. Scams, fraud and crime prevention . Fire safety. Fire safety . The Herbert Protocol, …
Moving from Children’s to Adult Social Care Services - Transition Guide Sheffield City Council has a social care transitions service. This service supports young people who have a disability to move from children's to adult social care services. The service carries out an assessment of your need…
Preparation for Adulthood Team (PAT) A Council-run service to help with social care. This service is for young people aged 18-25 years old who have an EHC Plan. Referral reason: Concerns about what a child or young adult will do when they leave education. When families need support meeting t…
lunch-clubs, lunchclubs There’s a host of local lunch clubs in the city. lunch clubs Contact the Lunch Club Referral Service at Voluntary Action Sheffield (VAS) to find a club near you. Voluntary Action Sheffield: Lunch club referral service . Call: 0114 253 6650 to leave a message and som…