Commissioned Services / Wider Council Support These are care and support services that the Council organises and helps pay for....If you’d like to learn more about your rights regarding social care or how we plan and support services, you can find more details on our Know your Rights page....They offer the right support for things like housing, money, care, health, and work.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/information-and-support-for-adults/

Last updated: 26/08/2026 14:39:56

At some point you may require the help or assistance from other services the Council provide.Community SafetyIf you need to report anti-social behaviour such as:Verbal abuse or other threatening behaviourVandalism or Criminal DamageJoyridingNoise nuisanceMissile throwingUnderage drinkingHarassmentReport anti-social behaviourIf you are subjected to anti-social acts please contact the police on the non-emergency number 101....If the threat is causing immediate danger call 999.Help for older people, adults with physical disabilities and mental health problems, etcAdult Social CareSupport at HomePhysical disabilitiesMental healthHousing advice and assistancePrivate Sector HousingHandyperson SchemeHomechoice Housing RegisterHomelessness or at riskAdvice on fire safety and safety in the homeFire safetySmoke and carbon monoxide alarmsCommunity SafetyLibrary and Adult Education ServicesLibrariesAdult and Community EducationGovernment help with energy billsCost of living support for rising energy costs

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/housing/park-homes/other-council-services-available-to-park-home-residents/

Last updated: 09/07/2026 12:12:04

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for ChildrenA benefit for providing extra care, attention or supervision for a child because of their disability....Between them, the campaign partners represent over 800,000 disabled children and young people in the UK.EDCM was established in September 2006 and continues to campaign to raise the political profile of disabled children and their families within central and local government....They provide free of charge camps to children with life-limiting illnesses.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/children-and-young-people-with-disabilities/resources-for-children-and-young-people-with-disabilities/

Last updated: 10/09/2026 15:37:07

Adult Education offer a variety of courses throughout Cornwall to young learners aged 16-18....This may be extended up to 24 if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan working with our partners.We specialise in English and maths, from the basics to GCSE. ...This is for young people aged 16-18, or 16-24 with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/adult-and-community-education/courses-for-young-people/

Last updated: 29/06/2026 08:40:08

Adults can help support children and young people with their feelings and behaviour....It provides adults with a way to help children understand the different emotions they experience, why they occur, and how to respond to them.Our Educational Psychology Team have created five short films to help you....You can search for childcare, including holiday care, for different ages.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/parenting-page/0-to-3-years/parenting-self-help-for-children-aged-0-to-3-years/

Last updated: 02/10/2026 08:05:10

Good communication helps us understand your needs and the information you require.We are a team of SEND System Navigators....We provide SEND-based information for families of children with SEND)....How we can help you Enquiries We manage telephone enquiries from parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/send-system-navigators/

Last updated: 10/03/2026 13:00:56

Use visual aids or social stories to explain what school will be like....Transition to Adult Social Care (Age 18+) Turning 18 marks a legal and service threshold where young people may move from Children’s Services to Adult Services....As your child grows into a young adult, the journey toward independence and adult life begins.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/special-educational-needs/education-health-and-care-plans/transitions-and-preparing-for-adulthood/

Last updated: 03/03/2026 15:20:25

All organisations should have arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children....This includes having policies for dealing with allegations against people who work with children....The LADO should also be informed within one working day of all allegations that: come to an employer’s attention are made directly to the police An organisation may remove an individual working in a childcare setting because the person poses a risk of harm to children.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/how-to-find-support-for-your-child-and-family/allegations-against-people-who-work-with-children/

Last updated: 17/06/2026 12:26:28

You must be:Over 18On a low incomeUnable to afford your current monthly mobile contract or top‑upsWithout reliable home or mobile internet accessWhere to find support in CornwallYou can ask for a free mobile SIM card at many local organisations across the UK – including some digital inclusion hubs - or go to the O2 store in Penzance or Truro and ask for the National Databank.Find out more on the 02 websiteCheaper broadband through social tariffsSocial tariffs are low‑cost broadband packages for people on certain benefits....What are the benefits?...Check if your current provider offers a social tariff.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/people-and-communities/digital-inclusion/getting-online-affordably-in-cornwall/

Last updated: 29/06/2026 13:59:35

We have developed a set of customer care standards for how we will work to best serve the needs of our customers

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/feedback-and-complaints/customer-service-promise/

Last updated: 24/08/2026 08:57:33