• Our Lifeline personal alarms can help to keep you safe at home.
• Adapting your home might make life easier - you may qualify for free support to sort out what you need.
• If you are a carer, Kernow Carers Service can help.
• Trading Standards volunteers can provide scam support visits and help you block unwanted calls.
• Our Buy with Confidence scheme can recommend local businesses.
• A free home fire safety check can give you peace of mind.
• Our assisted waste collection means you don’t have to carry your rubbish and recycling to the kerb (and we collect clinical waste too).
• Our Handyperson Service can help you with repairs without a big bill.

• It’s worth checking with us if you are eligible for any benefits,
  or a discount on your Council Tax
• You might be able to get school meals for free,
  or help with child care costs
• Our Family Information Service supports families and children
  with many things including childcare, parenting, health
  and much more
• We support victims of loan sharks

You can also find help and information through the People Hub (for redundancy, work and skills) and the Growth Hub (for businesses)

 

• We can provide bills and literature in braille, large print, audio or easyread. Find out more about alternative formats.
• Textphone / Relay UK can help you to phone us
• Advice, information and aids are available
• Fire safety advice and information
• British Sign Language video on fire safety and smoke alarms

 

 

 

• Housing Options advice helps local people avoid homelessness
• Homechoice can help you find an affordable home to rent
• Moving can be stressful - see our list of key information and tasks

 

 

 

• Getting help with food
• Healthy Cornwall can help you quit smoking
• You can get support about drugs and alcohol through your doctor or Safer Cornwall
  
• If you face bereavement, mental health difficulties, domestic violence or abuse, we can signpost you to help.

• We provide computers in libraries
• There are free beginners’ IT lessons around the county and we support local volunteers who can show you how to get useful info online
• Adult Education can help you get the digital skills needed for a better job

There are services to help you get about more easily:

• Blue badge disabled parking permits
• Bus passes for seniors and disabled people
• Traveline South West – plan journeys by public transport.
• Our home library service can deliver your favourite books and audiobooks for free.

Adult Social Care can help you sort out support to make the most of life. We can also help you get back on your feet after a short term health crisis.

You can also find ideas, help and information through Cornwall Link and Care and Support in Cornwall .