Advice & Information
Directory resultsRecognising Abuse and Reporting Concerns (Adults)
Recognising Abuse and Reporting Concerns We are dedicated to ensuring that the safeguarding of adults with care and support needs is a key priority. Everyone has the right to live a life free from abuse and neglect. If you believe someone is being abused or is at risk…
Sensory Impairment (Adults)
Sensory Impairment Sensory impairment covers: Visual impairment Deaf and hard of hearing Dual sensory loss (Deaf/Blind)
Social Care (Local Offer)
Social Care Disabled children and young people should be able to access services available to all children and young people. Not all children and young people with additional needs will require a specialist service or intervention. Some children and young people with special educational needs…
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…
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.
Staying independent (Adults)
Living independently - for longer Most people over the age of 85 are able to remain living independently in their own homes in Peterborough. There are lots of things you can do remain living independently in the community for as long as possible. This page …
Staying Safe (Adults)
Staying Safe There are lots of potential hazards in our homes but if you're aware of the danger areas and unsafe habits, you are more likely to be able to keep yourself safe. There are preventive measures you can take and sources of help and…
Survey of Adult Carers 2021
Every two years the government requires Local Authorities to conduct a national survey of adult carers. The previous survey took place in the Autumn of 2018. The survey due in Autumn 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19 and took place in Autumn 2021. On this…
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…
Welfare Benefits (Adults)
Welfare Benefits Each year, more than £3.5 billion of pension credit and housing benefit goes unclaimed by older people in the UK. Are you eligible? Find a benefits calculator to check whether you are eligible This page includes information on a nunber of welfare benefits.…