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Adult life, work and relationships

As an adult with complex disabilities, 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

Making decisions about your life

Person-centred planning

Working and living

Lin Wallace, a supported living tenant, loading a washing machine.

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 your rights.

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.

Disability discrimination and your rights

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

Financial help

Assessments for care and support if you’re disabled

Paying for care and support with complex disabilities

Benefits and financial help if you’re a disabled adult

Personal budgets from your council

See all our content about benefits and money

Hobbies and wellbeing

A woman and a young man in a wheelchair sharing a laugh in a garden.

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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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 an adult with complex disabilities

Nicola Slator and her daughter Rebecca Slator, 20, who is deaf, autistic and wears a tracheostomy.

Support for carers

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

A woman in a wheelchair enjoying a yoga session.

Leaving money to someone with complex disabilities

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.

Looking for support?

Find out about Sense services for disabled adults.

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