Travel (Adults)
There are lots of different ways of travelling. You can use public transport. For longer journeys, you can use trains, coaches or aeroplanes. On the other hand, you can use buses, community transport and taxis to cover shorter distances. You may also drive yourself. This page includes…Dementia (Adults)
Dementia If you are concerned that a family member has dementia, the first step is to arrange for them to see a GP. The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Dementia is…End of life care (Adults)
Planning for the future End of life care refers to health care of those with a terminal condition which has become advanced, progressive and incurable. People often want to spend their last days at home and this is usually possible with the right planning and support.…Stay well this winter (Adults/Local Offer)
Welcome to your local Stay Well this Winter page. Your local Stay Well this Winter programme is a network of partners who work across the local health and social care system. Their aim is to reduce the risks associated with cold weather. This in particularly…Care and Repair (Adults)
Care and Repair Care and Repair is a Home Improvement Agency within Peterborough City Council. It assists older, vulnerable and disabled adults and children to repair, maintain and adapt their homes. This enables independent living and ensures people's homes are warm and safe. The Care…Domestic violence and abuse (Adults)
Domestic violence or abuse can happen to anyone. Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help. Domestic violence, also called domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional, economic and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. It can also include coercive control.…Technology Enabled Care (TEC) for Adults
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Technology enabled care is equipment and technology to help you stay independent. An example is having a ‘lifeline’ which is a call button worn as a pendant or around your neck. Some of the benefits of technology enabled care are: increasing…Reablement (Adults)
Reablement Reablement is a programme of short term support tailored to your individual needs, to help you (re)learn the skills needed for daily living and reduce the amount of care and support you need. Reablement is about helping people to do things for themselves rather…Mental capacity and planning for the future (Adults)
Mental capacity and planning for the future There may come a time when you are unwell and cannot tell the people around you what you do and do not want. By making plans now, you can record your preferences for treatment and care. This will…