Physical Disability Support

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Physical disability support

If you or someone in your household is living with a physical disability there are a range of services available across East Lothian that can provide support and assistance to help you live as independently as possible.

 

Support at home 

The Community Alarm and Telecare service is designed to promote your independence but provide additional assistance when you need it. It also offers peace of mind for family, friends and carers.

Community Alarm and Telecare service

If you are finding it difficult to carry out activities of daily living (cooking, dressing, toileting, bathing etc) in your home or activities in the community due to physical difficulties, Occupational Therapy may be able to assist you.

Home adaptations and improvements and how to request them

 

Further assistance

If you think either yourself or a loved one would benefit from further assistance beyond community resources you can request a Care Needs Assessment from the East Lothian Adult Social Work Team. 

Assessing your needs

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Support services

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Supporting people with Physical Disabilities 
Independent Advocacy
Financial support & Benefits

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Support at Home

Community Alarm and Telecare Service
Home Technology Solutions
Outcome based care assessments
Home Adaptations

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Children's disability services

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Out and About

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Protecting from Harm

We all have a responsibility to report whether we 'know or believe' an adult to be at risk of harm. Harm can happen anywhere. In someone's home, where they work, in a public place - often by people closest to them. It can even happen in places responsible for keeping someone safe, such as a care home or day centre.

If you think an adult is at risk or being neglected

Please contact:
 

  • Adult Social Work Services on 

    01875 824 309

  • Email communityaccessteam@eastlothian.gov.uk 

  • Emergency Social Care Service on

    0800 731 6969 (free phone) out of hours  (Mon-Thu 5pm-8:30am, weekends from Friday 3:55pm-8:30am)

  • the Police on 101.