Introduction

If you're an adult living with a disability in the East Riding of Yorkshire, there are a number of ways to find support to help you live your life as independently as possible.

If you have recently become disabled, whether from an accident, injury, or illness, you can find general information about your rights and what you're entitled to on the government website.

You do not have to register as disabled, but it can help you access some services and concessions if you choose to. Find out more about registering as disabled.

To find information about living in the East Riding of Yorkshire with a disability, you can find this on our general help and advice for people with disabilities page.

Keep reading for more links to help you find the support you need.

Financial support

There are a range of financial benefits and support available to you if you're living with a disability. Some of these are funded by government, others are offered by local councils or other organisations. Here are some useful links to find out what you may be able to apply for.

Full list of benefits

You can also find information about other sources of financial help on the gov.uk website.

Practical support

Finding the right practical support to help you live as independently as possible can make a big difference. These links will hopefully point you in the right direction to find what you need.

Learning disability

In addition to the support available for all people with a disability, there are some services specifically in place to support those with learning disabilities.

If you are looking for work opportunities, see Worklink for specific help, support and guidance for employees with a learning disability.

You can have your say about how services are run for people with disabilities by getting involved with the local learning disability partnership board.

Learning disability partnership board

Young adults

Our local offer has a range of information for young people including:

• Becoming independent – how to look after yourself, manage money, make your own decisions, and find somewhere to live
• Finding work – support to find a job, stay in work, and reach your goals
• Further and higher education – options after school such as college, university, apprenticeships, volunteering, or extra support
• Finding your way around – help to travel independently using buses and trains, including travel aids and support with travel costs
• Activities and connecting with others – inclusive activities like youth clubs, cinemas, and theatres, plus support to join in, socialise, and stay safe online.

You can also read getting ready for adulthood.

Mental health support

You can find support for your mental health at our dedicated Healthy Minds site.

Healthy Minds

Dementia

If you, or someone you care for, is living with dementia, there is specialist support available.

See our dedicated page for local dementia support signposting.

If you are a carer, see our caring for someone section for specific help and advice.

Autism and ADHD

You can have your say about how services are run for people with disabilities by getting involved with the local partnership boards. These groups are made up of professionals, service users and family members and meet on a regular basis to discuss what is working and what might be improved.

ADHD and autism partnership board

Vision and hearing support

You don’t need to have a complete loss of hearing or sight to be considered sensory impaired - anyone with reduced hearing, vision, or both, may fall into this group.

This applies to anyone with a vision or hearing impairment such as:

• deafness or hearing loss
• blindness, sight loss, or visual impairment
• deafblindness.

We have a dedicated sensory impairment team who can help you with practical advice and support to make your day-to-day life easier.

You can find helpful advice and resources and how to contact our sensory impairment team on our vision and hearing support page.