Health conditions A-Z
Your complete guide from NHS on conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
Physical disability or illness
A physical impairment which has substantial and long-term effects on your ability to carry out day to day activities.
Sensory impairments
Our sensory team provides services to people who: are visually impaired, are Deaf, have an acquired hearing loss, are deafblind – sometimes known as a dual sensory impairment.
Learning disabilities
A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money.
Autism
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterised by a different way of thinking and experiencing the world.
Mental health
Mental health conditions affect your mood, thinking and behaviour.
Additional support and helplines
Useful contacts and links to support available.
Care needs assessments
The first stage in getting social care support is for Devon County Council to assess your needs. This is called a care needs assessment and it helps us gain a full picture of your care and support needs.
Paying for care
Most people have to pay towards their care costs. Find out more about how much you might have to pay and how costs are calculated.
Support for carers
If you look after or support someone who could not do without your help then there is support available for you.
I need advice…
- keeping safe in my home and neighbourhood
- keeping myself or others safe from abuse
- being able to work, learn and volunteer
- with maintaining relationships
- transitioning to adult services
- getting dressed and undressed
- taking part in social activities
- managing my money
- as I look after someone
- keeping my house clean
- eating a healthy diet
- about housing options
