{"id":1577,"date":"2022-03-16T15:26:53","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T15:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=1577"},"modified":"2026-03-02T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:46:36","slug":"life-stages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/life-stages\/","title":{"rendered":"Life with complex needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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Everybody should be able to take part in every stage of life. Together, we always find a way, no matter how many barriers a person might face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access guidance and services for disabled people with complex needs of all ages. Discover the support available for children, young people, and adults, and how families and carers can get help.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n \n Childhood and school\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIn this section, you’ll find information on how to support your disabled child, and how to access help from your local authority and your child’s school.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Transition \u2013 moving from children to adult services\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tSupport to start planning the move from children to adult services, including housing, jobs and healthcare.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Adult life, work and relationships\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tAs an adult with complex disabilities, it\u2019s important to make sure you get the care and support you need to live the life you want.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n \n Leisure activities and days out for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tFancy going to the cinema, getting an audiobook subscription or taking a short holiday? Find out about organisations and schemes to help.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Sports and physical activities for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n\t\t\tAbleism and disablism are both ways of describing the difficulties and discrimination that disabled people face.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n What to expect from your council if you’re deafblind\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Looking for support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re here for children and adults of every age with complex needs. Reach out to our team to find out how Sense services can support you.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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