Frequently asked questions

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Disabled facilities grant

Handyperson scheme

Home library service

Leisure activities

Local health services and health promotion


 

Disabilities

Information about services for adults and children with disabilities.

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Children with disabilities

Information about the services provided to help families of children and young people with disabilities.

Day care

Information about the council's day centres for adults.

Direct payments scheme

Payment scheme for people with disabilities to employ/manage care staff.

Disabled facilities grant

Information on disabled facilities grants.

Emergency alarm network

Ealing Careline (formerly known as SCAN) is an alarm network for older people and people with a disability living anywhere in the borough.

Hearing impairment

Services for deaf and hard of hearing people living in the borough.

Learning disabilities

Services for adults with learning disabilities.

Major adaptations

A 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 health

Information for people experiencing mental health problems.

Telephone installation

If you are considered to be at risk without a telephone you may be eligible for help with the installation cost.

Travel

Schemes to help people with difficulties in walking or using public transport to get around, including the blue badge scheme, freedom pass and Taxicard.

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapists offer advice to people with disabilities, assess their needs and provide equipment and adaptations.

Visual impairment

Services for people with visual impairment.

Useful links

Useful sites to visit.

Contact us

Contact details for social services.