Support for young people

A deferred payment agreement is an arrangement with the council that lets people use the value of their homes to help pay care home costs. The amount that is not covered by your income and savings will be repaid to us when you decide to sell your home, or it can be paid back after your death.

Find your nearest NHS and private dentist in Plymouth. Enter your postcode to find your closest dentist and view information about their opening times, facilities, patient reviews, treatments, and services.

Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or if the crime is happening right now. For a non-emergencies call 101.

Handwriting difficulties can affect children of all ages and abilities. These difficulties can range from difficulty forming letters to poor handwriting speed and messy or illegible handwriting.

Digital information, advice and resources specifically for care homes and nursing homes in Plymouth

Digital information, advice and resources specifically for domiciliary care providers in Plymouth.

Dignity Forum for Domiciliary Care information, advice and resources specifically for domiciliary care providers in Plymouth.

Direct payments are a way of receiving social care funding directly from the council, allowing you to manage and arrange your own care and support services. Direct payments give you the flexibility to choose the support that best meets your needs and preferences.

The DLA rate depends on the level of help the child needs and your child may need an assessment to out what help they need.

Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) are provided by a Local Authority to help disabled people to live more independently in their own homes where equipment and minor adaptations are no longer suitable.

With a Disabled Persons Railcard you can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain.

If you are a carer in Plymouth, you may be entitled to discounts if you visit certain shops and businesses.

A hate incident is any incident which the victim, or anyone else, thinks is based on someone's prejudice towards them because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or because they are transgender.

Documents and resources specifically for care homes in Plymouth.

Domestic abuse is when a family member or someone you're in a relationship, with treats you in a way that harms you physically, emotionally or sexually.