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Directory resultsHow can you help people living with Dementia and memory problems to understand, remember and follow the COVID 19 advice?
Tips to help your resident living with dementia and memory problems Some people with dementia have difficulty understanding complex instructions about selfisolation or handwashing – keeping information simple, accessible and repeatable is key. Give the person time to process what you have said and respond…
I look after someone (unpaid carer)
"Caring" covers a wide range of situations: You are a carer if you look after a partner, family member or friend who is dependent on you for care and/or support because they are older and frail, disabled, have a long term illness or they need…
Independent Living
Independent Living Leaving Home Are you ready to leave home? As you leave school and become an adult you might start thinking about leaving home. It is important to think about how independent you are before you leave home. You will need to think about…
Information about what to do after someone has died
A guide from Citizens Advice on what needs to be done after someone has died and what is involved in arranging a funeral.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney has replaced the Enduring Power of Attorney and the Power of Attorney. A lasting power of attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or…
Learning Disabilities information page: Day Services and List of local Day Activities
There is a wide range of day opportunities offered across the borough for people with learnign disabilities. The services offered aim to make sure that people with learning disabilities have the support they need to: stay healthy and well be as independent as possible and…
Living well with Autism
Autism in Reading Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to others, learns, and processes information. It is currently estimated that roughly one in every 100 people has autism. As a spectrum condition, autism affects people in…
Living well with Dementia
Dementia is a progressive illness of the brain resulting in the loss of functioning such as memory, reasoning, communication skills and activities in daily living. The chances of developing dementia increase with age, but some people under the age of 65 develop this condition which…
Lynch Syndrome - a beginner's guide
Find out about Lynch Syndrome and how you can protect yourself and your family. Download a copy of the guide here.
Making a Will
Your will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions after your death. If you make a will you can also make sure you don’t pay more Inheritance Tax than you need to. You can write your will yourself, but you should…