Disabilities
Information about services for adults and children with disabilities.
Children with disabilitiesInformation about the services provided to help families of children and young people with disabilities.
Day careInformation about the council's day centres for adults.
Direct payments schemePayment scheme for people with disabilities to employ/manage care staff.
Disabled facilities grantInformation on disabled facilities grants.
Emergency alarm networkEaling Careline (formerly known as SCAN) is an alarm network for older people and people with a disability living anywhere in the borough.
Hearing impairmentServices for deaf and hard of hearing people living in the borough.
Learning disabilitiesServices for adults with learning disabilities.
Major adaptationsA major adaptation is any permanent work to a home costing over £1,000, which is carried out to help people with disabilities stay independent.
Mental healthInformation for people experiencing mental health problems.
Telephone installationIf you are considered to be at risk without a telephone you may be eligible for help with the installation cost.
TravelSchemes to help people with difficulties in walking or using public transport to get around, including the blue badge scheme, freedom pass and Taxicard.
Occupational therapyOccupational therapists offer advice to people with disabilities, assess their needs and provide equipment and adaptations.
Visual impairmentServices for people with visual impairment.
Useful linksUseful sites to visit.
Contact usContact details for social services.
