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adaptations, dfg If buying equipment isn’t enough you may need to make an adaptation to your home. An adaptation can make it easier to do everyday tasks, including: widening doorways to allow for wheelchair access. replacing your bath or shower unit with a level-access shower. adding a do…
adult-autism, adultautism What is Autism? Visit the National Autistic Society website to find out about Autism. What is Autism? . This page has information on: social communication and social interaction challenges repetitive and restrictive behaviour over or under sensitivity to lig…
getinvolved, involvement We want to work together with people who have experience of social care and other support or those who may need it, to help shape and improve our services. There are lots of ways you can share your views and get involved. Take part in a project. Join one of our inv…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk firstcontact Thank you for contacting the Adult Care and Wellbeing First Contact Team. If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry po…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk homefirst Hello If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry point is our First Point Service at Howden House in the city centre. Ca…
michael.mcenery@sheffield.gov.uk equipment_and_adaptations Hello If you have found our advice useful please use the feedback box below to let us know. Please note this is not for asking a question generally - the main Council enquiry point is our First Point Service at Howden House in the c…
Sheffield Local Offer to Care Leavers Introduction As Corporate Parents, we are delighted to share with you Sheffield’s Local Offer for Care Leavers, setting out how we can support you to achieve your full potential. We want you to have the stability and support you need to lead successful and f…
Who is a Care Leaver? A Care Leaver is a young person aged between 16 and 25 who has previously been in the care of a local authority. The type of support we can offer you will depend on when and for how long you were in care, for further information please contact the Leaving Care Service. …
Your Home As you become an adult, we can support you up until the age of 25 to access suitable accommodation or social housing. Your Personal Advisor will support you to set up your home and visit you at your accommodation, to check that you are managing. Some of the accommodation options avai…
Sheffield City Council has the ambition that every child and young person in and leaving care achieves their full potential. We will work hard on your behalf to secure and promote opportunities that meet your needs. Your Personal Advisor can support you to apply for the range of services on offe…