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care-homes, carehomes Download If you’re finding it difficult to live independently at home you may be considering moving into a care home. But most of us would want to stay in our home for as long as possible. That’s easier to do if you feel safe, and have the independence to do the things you wa…
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 are different housing options you can consider if you’re an older person who needs to move from your home but wants to stay independent: Sheltered Housing Independent Retirement Living with care scheme - Buchanan Green Extra Care schemes. If you need help to visit some Independen…
Peace of mind in your home The Council's City Wide Care Care Alarm Service can give you peace of mind in your home, or for someone you care for. This emergency care alarm service allows people to get help when they are in difficulty, helping people to remain safe, secure and independent in an…
Sheffield City Council has 48 older people's residential and nursing care homes on their Care Homes Framework. The Framework was introduced in May 2024. More care homes can apply to be added to the list. To be on the Framework a care home has to embed 8 key principles in the running of the home…
Stepping Stones Plus 17th April 2025 - 12th June 2025 This programme is for parents of children 0-12 who have a child with disability. The programme builds parenting skills for promoting children’s development, social competence and self-control and is delivered in a group setting. If you are …
Here you will find: Information on Housing Benefit and how to apply for it. Sheffield City Council: Housing Benefit . Information on Council Tax support and how to apply for it. Sheffield City Council: Council Tax . Information on the Local Assistance Scheme and how to apply for it. Sheffi…
Here you will find: Information on Sheffield City Council's housing repair service and handyperson service. Sheffield City Council: Request a repair to a council property . Sheffield City Council's pest control service. Sheffield City Council: Pest control .
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 …
Downloads/Additional information Health, Wellbeing and Staying Safe We want you to be healthy, be able to manage your wellbeing and stay safe. To help you do this, your Personal Advisor can advise and support you with: Supporting you to access local leisure activities You can discuss your intere…