{"id":2714,"date":"2022-04-05T11:40:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T10:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=2714"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:43:13","slug":"adult-life","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/information-and-advice\/life-stages\/adult-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult life, work and relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t
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As a disabled adult with complex needs, it\u2019s important to make sure you get the care and support you need to live the life you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Planning your future<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Making decisions about your life\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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\n \n Person-centred planning\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
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Working and living<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Housing and how to choose where to live\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tOptions you can explore, and top tips for finding the right place for you.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Support for disabled people finding work\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tSupport to help you find work and know your rights as a disabled person at work.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Voting\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tIt\u2019s 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.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Disability discrimination and your rights\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tFind out more about the Equality Act 2010 and the law on disability discrimination in the UK.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Transport and travel\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tMaking journeys as a disabled person can take a bit of extra planning. Find out more about accessible public transport, planning journeys and making complaints.\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Sexuality, identity and relationships\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tEverybody has the right to love and be loved, and to express their identity. Find out more about relationships for disabled people with complex needs.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Financial help<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Assessments for care and support if you\u2019re disabled\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tHow your care and support needs as an adult will be assessed.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Paying for care and support for disabled people with complex needs\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe different ways your care and support can be paid for as an adult with complex needs.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Benefits and financial help if you\u2019re a disabled adult\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThe main benefits you may be entitled to depending on your age, disabilities and situation.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Personal budgets and direct payments\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tA personal budget is an amount of money that the local authority agrees to pay for your care. It can be paid as direct payments.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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See all our content about benefits and money<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hobbies and wellbeing<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Mental health\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tThis 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.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Loneliness\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tEverybody might feel lonely sometimes. On this page, find out more about loneliness, what it is and how to cope with it.\u00a0\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\n \n Information about sports and physical activities for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tAccess to exercise is essential for many disabled people. This page provides information on discounts, free resources and accessible services.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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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 Funding for sports and leisure activities for disabled people\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tFind out more about different funding sources and schemes that help disabled people access sports and leisure.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you care for a disabled adult with complex needs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Support for carers\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tAs a carer, you have rights and it\u2019s important to know what practical, emotional and financial help is available.\u00a0\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\n \n Wills and trusts\n <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n\n \n
\n\t\t\tWills and trusts are the best ways of making sure that, after you\u2019ve gone, any money or property you leave to your family member will be secure for their lifetime.\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Support from Sense<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Find out more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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