Living with a physical disability or a long‑term health condition can affect everyday life in different ways.
Some people need practical support with daily activities, while others benefit from advice, equipment or community‑based help to stay independent.
Support in Perth & Kinross is focused on helping adults and older people live well, stay safe and remain connected - whether that support is short‑term or longer‑term, and whether it's based at home or in the community.
Who this support is for
This information may be helpful if you:
- Have a physical disability
- Live with a long‑term or fluctuating health condition
- Have sensory loss, such as hearing or visual impairment
- Have a neurological condition such as MS, Parkinson's disease or have had a stroke
- Experience reduced mobility, pain, fatigue or increasing frailty
What support is available
Support will always be based on your individual needs and circumstances, but may include:
- Help to stay independent at home
- Access to equipment or home adaptations
- Short‑term support following illness, injury or a change in health
- Community activities and local sources of support to help you stay active and connected
For information about help at home, including care, reablement and short‑term support, you can visit Support at home .
Community‑based activities and opportunities to stay connected are explained further in Day opportunities and community support.
Getting further help
If you would like to explore what support may be right for you, visit Accessing care to request an assessment.
You may also find trusted national guidance helpful, including information from NHS inform, the Scottish Government, Scope, Disability Rights UK, and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland, which provide advice on living well with long‑term conditions and understanding your rights.
