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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…
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) for Adults
Technology Enabled Care (TEC) Technology enabled care is Equipment and technology to help adults stay independent. Some of the benefits of technology enabled care are: increasing independence and confidence managing or minimising risk supporting and reassuring family carers reducing the need for a care package…
Stay warm this winter - information about energy support (Adults/Local Offer)
Practical information to help you manage electricity and gas bills This page has lots of useful information on financial support and local support to help you stay warm this winter. You can also find tips and hints on the government website Help for Households.
Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Scheme (adults)
What is Breathing Space? Breathing Space, officially called the Debt Respite Scheme, is a government scheme which could help relieve some of the pressure and stress caused by being in debt. Breathing Space aims to help relieve some of the pressure of dealing with your…
Adults Information Sheets - Money Management and Planning for the Future
Money Management and Planning for the Future If you need a version of any document in a more accessible format, please contact us. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Please note all our information…
Adults Information Sheets - Welfare Benefits
Welfare Benefits If you need a version of any document in a more accessible format, please contact us. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. Please note all our information sheets are easy to print. …
Domestic violence and abuse
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 call also include coercive…
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…
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…
Stay Stronger for Longer (Adults)
Stay fit to stay independent Doing the right type of strengthening exercises is important. For older people, ‘strength and balance exercises’, which strengthen the muscles in the legs and improve balance and co-ordination, have been specifically proven to help people stay strong and steady. Other…