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Care and support services in England have never been free. Most people have to pay something towards their own care and some will have to pay for all of the costs. Your local authority (council) may cover some or all of the cost of care…
Gaining Work Experience
Work Experience is where you can work for a short time to understand more about what it is like to have a job. Work experience is a far more flexible term but normally refers to some form of temporary work placement within a company where you will work on…
Gateway Card
The Gateway Card is part of the Short Breaks universal offer and supports parents and carers to access attractions throughout Hampshire and further afield. This card indicates to providers that you have already supplied evidence of eligibility to the Short Breaks Team, which in turn…
Get Your Rights
Get Your Rights is a new interactive website for children and young people that provides information on young people's rights when using the NHS. This website has been co-produced with children and young people and tells you everything you need to get the most out…
Getting around using public transport
Travelling by train If you have a disability and travel by train, you may be eligible to apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The Disabled Person’s Railcard is a national card that gives you a third off your rail fares. You can use your railcard…
Getting Involved
In Hampshire County Council Adult services we want to make sure that people who use services are at the heart of what we do as a department. This means there are a lot of things going on to involve people who use services and carers…
Glossary / Jargon buster
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A AAC - Augmentative and Alternative Communication. The term AAC covers a huge range of techniques which support or…
Going to the theatre
Many theatres have concessions tickets for disabled people, and some offer a free ticket for accompanying carers. To find out more, take a look at your local theatre’s website or give them a call. The Mayflower theatre offers a number of 'relaxed performances'. They have also made…
Going to work after mental health issues
If you've had a mental health problem and been off or out of work, you may worry about going back. You may be concerned about how your colleagues will react, for example, or that you won't be able to cope. But most people find that…
Guidance for new Dads
What is the DadPad? A practical guide to gaining the confidence and skills necessary to be the very best dad you can be, developed with the NHS. Why do you need it? As a new dad you will feel excited, but you may also feel…
