Adult life, work and relationships

As a disabled adult with complex needs, it’s important to make sure you get the care and support you need to live the life you want.

This section gives you lots of information to help you, together with your family, plan for your life as an adult, now and in the future.

Planning your future

Working and living

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Housing and how to choose where to live

Options you can explore, and top tips for finding the right place for you.
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Support for disabled people finding work

Support to help you find work and know your rights as a disabled person at work.
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Voting

It’s your democratic right to be able to cast your vote in elections. On this page find out about accessible voting and asking for support at polling stations.
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Disability discrimination and your rights

Find out more about the Equality Act 2010 and the law on disability discrimination in the UK.
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Transport and travel

Making journeys as a disabled person can take a bit of extra planning. Find out more about accessible public transport, planning journeys and making complaints.
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Sexuality, identity and relationships

Everybody has the right to love and be loved, and to express their identity. Find out more about relationships for disabled people with complex needs.

Financial help

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Assessments for care and support if you’re disabled

How your care and support needs as an adult will be assessed.
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Paying for care and support for disabled people with complex needs

The different ways your care and support can be paid for as an adult with complex needs.
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Benefits and financial help if you’re a disabled adult

The main benefits you may be entitled to depending on your age, disabilities and situation.
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Personal budgets and direct payments

A personal budget is an amount of money that the local authority agrees to pay for your care. It can be paid as direct payments.
See all our content about benefits and money

Hobbies and wellbeing

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Mental health

This page is about disability and mental health. It shares things you can do to help your mental health and wellbeing, and where you can get support.
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Loneliness

Everybody might feel lonely sometimes. On this page, find out more about loneliness, what it is and how to cope with it. 
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Information about sports and physical activities for disabled people

Access to exercise is essential for many disabled people. This page provides information on discounts, free resources and accessible services.
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Leisure activities and days out for disabled people

Fancy going to the cinema, getting an audiobook subscription or taking a short holiday? Find out about organisations and schemes to help.
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Funding for sports and leisure activities for disabled people

Find out more about different funding sources and schemes that help disabled people access sports and leisure.

If you care for a disabled adult with complex needs

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Support for carers

As a carer, you have rights and it’s important to know what practical, emotional and financial help is available. 
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Wills and trusts

Wills and trusts are the best ways of making sure that, after you’ve gone, any money or property you leave to your family member will be secure for their lifetime.

Support from Sense

We’re here for disabled people with complex needs and their families all over the UK. Get in touch to find out more about the services we offer.

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