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Apply for a school place
Find out how to apply for a Plymouth school place and ensure your child goes to your preferred school.
Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
Dysarthria is difficulty speaking caused by brain damage or brain changes later in life.
Help with travel costs for 16+ with special or medical needs
If you're a student, 16 or over, with special or medical needs and can't use public transport, the council may be able to help you.
Plymouth school term dates and holidays
View the term dates and holidays for schools in Plymouth.
Quit smoking
You're more likely to stop smoking with the right support - so find out the combination that's right for you in just 3 easy steps.
Safe Places Plymouth
The Safe Places is a scheme that helps people with learning disabilities; it provides them with a 'safe place' to go.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe long-term mental health condition. It causes a range of different psychological symptoms.
School attendance and absence
As a parent, you're responsible for registering your child at a school or making other arrangements to provide a suitable education.
School meals
If your child attends school or sixth form, and you receive certain benefits you may be entitled to claim free school meals.
School transport for children with special needs or a medical condition
If you're a student, 16 or over, with special or medical needs and can't use public transport, we may be able to provide assistance with transport.
Schools
View all schools in Plymouth. Find out all about them and how to get in touch.
Seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern.
Sexual health
Sexual health information and support - includes clinics, contraception and STDs.
Sexual violence
If you're the victim of rape or sexual assault, the police and other organisations are there to help.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
If you're worried you have got an STI, go for a check-up at a sexual health clinic as soon as you can.
Skills Launchpad Plymouth
Working in city wide partnership, Plymouth City Council has set up 'Skills Launchpad Plymouth' as a new virtual FREE one-stop-shop skills service which aims to help local people stay informed to equip themselves with the skills and confidence that they will need to play a part in the city's future, targeting support for young people through the new Youth Hub and supporting those who are facing redundancy through the new Adult Hub.
Sleep and tiredness
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for "tired all the time".
Sport and leisure activities
Plymouth has many excellent sports centres and facilities. There's something for everyone regardless of whether you're looking to get fit, stay fit, lose weight, gain muscle, meet new people or just be slightly healthier.
Sports pitches, courts and greens
Plymouth has many sports pitches, courts and greens located throughout the city.
Stress
Stress causes physical changes in the body designed to help you take on threats or difficulties. You may notice that your heart pounds, your breathing quickens, your muscles tense, and you start to sweat.
Stroke
A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
Supported living
Supported living services can help if you don't want to live in residential care but you're finding it difficult to cope at home.
Travelling to school
As a parent, it's your responsibility to make sure your child gets to and from school, however in some cases your child could be eligible for free school transport.
Walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
If you or someone you know has difficulty walking or getting around (mobility), a wheelchair, scooter or walking aid might help.