Disabilities
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Helping disabled people find information and services to stay healthy, happy and independent
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We want people with a disability to have the same opportunities as everybody else. This could mean living independently at home, getting out and about, accessing education and training, meeting new people, joining a social club or taking up a new hobby.

Priority Links
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- [Advice and guidance from the NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/)
- [Self-help tool](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/finding-help-information-and-support/)
- [Independent living](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/)
- [FAQs about the Care Act 2014](https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/guides-and-tools/your-guide-to-the-care-act-england/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_efgnLyD_gIVk63tCh3LeAKfEAAYAiAAEgIVnvD_BwE)

Links
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- ### [Health conditions A-Z](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/)

    Your complete guide from NHS on conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
- ### [Physical disability or illness](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/physical-disability-illness/)

    A physical impairment which has substantial and long-term effects on your ability to carry out day to day activities.
- ### [Sensory impairments](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/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](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/learning-disability-in-devon/)

    A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities – for example household tasks, socialising or managing money.
- ### [Autism](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/autism-adhd/)

    Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterised by a different way of thinking and experiencing the world.
- ### [Mental health](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/mental-health/)

    Mental health conditions affect your mood, thinking and behaviour.
- ### [Additional support and helplines](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/disabilities/social-care/)

    Useful contacts and links to support available.
- ### [Care needs assessments](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/assessments/care-support-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](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/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](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/carers-support/)

    If you look after or support someone who could not do without your help then there is support available for you.

I need advice…
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- [keeping safe in my home and neighbourhood](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/moving-safely/)
- [keeping myself or others safe from abuse](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/safe-from-abuse/)
- [being able to work, learn and volunteer](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/education-and-employment/)
- [with maintaining relationships](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/contact-with-friends-and-family/)
- [transitioning to adult services](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/care-and-support/younger-adults-16-18/becoming-an-adult/)
- [getting dressed and undressed](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/getting-dressed/)
- [taking part in social activities](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/social-activities/)
- [managing my money](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/life-skills/money-management/)
- [as I look after someone ](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/carers-support/the-carers-offer-in-devon/)
- [keeping my house clean ](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/house-cleaning/)
- [eating a healthy diet](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/solutions/bathing/)
- [about housing options ](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/independent-living/housing-options/)

Connecting people to their community and promoting social action.

[Devon Connect](https://devonconnect.org/)

![devon connect logo](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/wp-content/uploads/sites/157/2023/06/devon-coect.jpg)

Information on safeguarding adults at risk from abuse.

[Go to TDSAP](https://www.devonsafeguardingadultspartnership.org.uk/about/)

![TDSAP Logo](https://www.devon.gov.uk/adult-social-care/wp-content/uploads/sites/157/2023/06/download-300x86.png)