We believe that people with a disability should be supported to live as independently as possible.
A sense of independence can help people with a disability to build up self-confidence, feel more empowered and lead fulfilled lives.
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology aims to improve the ability of individuals with disabilities or impairments to live independent lives.
There are a range of devices that can support people with long term needs have an improved quality of life.
Direct Payment Team
The Direct Payment Team support you with personal budgets - this is an amount of money given to you to pay for any care services you need. The amount is worked out after your social care assessment has found out what help you need; a support plan has been written, and your financial assessment has identified if you are eligible for help.
Having a personal budget provides you with more choice and control over the support you receive to help you live independently. It allows you to:
- Control the money you get for support
- Choose how to spend the money
- Choose things about your life, such as which organisation you want to provide services.
You can choose to receive your personal budget in a few ways:
- Direct payment - the most choice and control as your personal budget is paid directly into your bank account.
- Supported personal budget - if you feel you cannot manage the money yourself, it may be possible to have a direct payment paid to an appropriate person (e.g. family, your carer, friend, or neighbour) for them to manage the money on your behalf.
- Council arranged personal budget - your money and services are managed by the council with either a supported personal budget or a council arranged personal budget.
Customer Liaison Officer
The customer liaison officer will share information and guidance to people, carers, and families around accommodation with support.
Our Customer Liaison Officer is responsible for supporting customers and their families in finding a suitable home with the right level of care and support to meet their needs, working in partnership with social care registered landlords. Some of our supported living services are purpose-built. They've been adapted and use technology that helps people to live as independently as possible.
Supported Living Services
Supported Living Services provides support to help people live as independently as possible. There are several types of accommodation within the Borough, be that private, or through the council, and are all different depending on the need of the individual.
Quality Performance Officers
Quality Performance Officer work across Wigan’s Supported Accommodation Services and are passionate about ensuring excellent care and support for all in the borough. The team are constantly working with supported living providers to ensure Wigan residents have the best possible life and that their dreams and aspirations are fulfilled.
Social Care Assessments
Social Care Assessments will identify what your specific needs are so that together we can decide whether you need support. Health and safety, your ability to manage personal and daily routines, your independence, your wellbeing, and ability to make choices are all considered when we carry out the assessment.
Independent Travelling
Travel independently to and from school and other social activities, developing confidence and freedom to mix with peers.
Further Information
- The Bee Network (external link), Transport for Greater Manchester - an integrated transport network for Greater Manchester, composed of bus, tram, cycling and walking routes.
- Leigh Bike Library, Wigan Council - service allows you to loan bikes, helmets, locks, and other cycling equipment absolutely FREE of charge.
- Greater Manchester Our Pass (external link) - gives 16–18-year-olds free bus travel* across Greater Manchester.
- Wigan Council Road Safety Cycle Training
- Wigan Council Travel Training Offer