Bassetlaw Action Centre is a community resource agency offering help and support to individuals and organisations throughout Bassetlaw; promoting the independence of older and vulnerable people and supporting individuals with long term conditions.

Opening times: Mon- Fri 09:00am - 13:00pm (outside these hours an answerphone service is available).

Open 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month 10am to 12 noon at the Cleveland Close Community Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick.  Activities include Exercise, Healthy Recipes, and Looking at a healthy lifestyle.  Please call for more details.

Every Citizens Advice is a registered charity reliant on our trained volunteers and funding to provide these vital services for local communities.

Bassetlaw Citizens Advice offers free generalist advice to any person accessing the service. Specialist services within our team are only available to individuals resident in the Bassetlaw area.

Generalist Advice sessions cover all enquiry areas such as; employment, debt, welfare rights (inlcuding Universal Credit), relationships, housing, consumer rights & saving money on energy bills.

Our office provides drop-in sessions where a short introductory interview will be held to help decide how you can be best advised. You may then require a follow on appointment. 

Worksop office drop-in sessions:

Mon: 09.30 - 15.00 
Wed: 09.30 - 15.00 
Fri:    09.30 - 13.00 

Retford office drop-in sessions:

Tuesday & Thursday 10.00 - 14.00

Telephone advice line- 03444 111 444

Unless indicated otherwise, an adviser should be available to  provide introductory information to help decide how you can best progress with your enquiry.

Monday-Friday 10.00 - 16.00

National Number: 03444 111 444

Bassetlaw Hospital Discharge Scheme operates in Bassetlaw district for anyone aged 50 or over on hospital discharge and helps them to quickly regain their independence and confidence.

The patients will be visited on the ward before discharge and matched with a volunteer.  Services offered include:

• Preparing the home for return and a welcome home pack
• Assisting with visits to outpatients' appointments, shopping, collecting prescriptions and social activities
• Signposting to other service benefit checks, home safety, community transport and other community services.

All volunteers are trained and CRB checked, and will provide support for six  to eight weeks.

Opening times

Monday:    08:30 - 16:00

Tuesday:    08:30 - 16:00

Wednesday:    08:30 - 16:00

Thursday:    08:30 - 16:00

Friday:    08:30 - 16:00

A friendly and sociable group for over 50s, offering a variety of activities including bowls, short mat bowls and snooker.

The group meets every Thursday, from 10.15am to 1.00pm, at the North Notts Community Arena, Eastgate, Worksop.

For more information, please contact the Arena on 01909 480164.

The Royal British Legion is the UK's leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants.

The Worksop and District Branch meets on the last Friday of every month at 7.30 at Worksop Forest Golf Club

http://branches.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/retford

A free service where a trained volunteer can give you a friendly call once a week to discuss anything you want to from the weather to your favourite subject at a time to suit you. For 0ver 60s who are lonely and isolated. 

SPA provides information about local health service provision as listed below:

high quality integrated services in health and social care

community nursing

continence advice

home loans

intermediate care

community rehab

rapid response

emergency dental 

Marie Curie Nursing

 It also provides a Patients Advice and Liaison service (PALS) to provide assistance, advice and support with any issues or concerns that you have about the care that you or your family is receiving.

We also provide some services to help you keep independent which you can access at anytime, without the need for any type of assessment.

These include:

Meals at Home delivery service

 http://www.countyenterprisefoods.co.uk/

Handy Person's Adaptation Service- help and support to keep people safe  secure in their home with free or low-cost but high quality essential adaptations  small practical jobs.

• telephone: 0300 500 80 80.
• email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk.

The Connect Service- can help you by finding info about local services, activities & opportunities. If needed, Connect staff can work with you around money issues, housing problems, health management & other things. This short-term support will be tailored to your needs & will focus on achieving what you want in a way that suits you.

• website: www.personalisedsupport.co.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
• telephone: 0115 844 3541

Independent Financial Advice & Support 

 0300 500 80 80 

If after exploring these options you feel you may need more support, then you might need to have a Care & Support Assessment. This will allow you to explain the things you are finding hard to achieve & we will discuss with you how we might be able to help you.

The aim of the assessment will always be to help you regain or maintain a level of independence.  We will carry out the assessment in the most proportionate way depending on your needs, this could be over the telephone or at one of our clinics.  

Please contact us on 0300 500 80 80, an advisor can help you with your options and may complete a referral for a care and support assessment.

Aurora provides support to people affected by cancer and long term health conditions.We share information and advice, arrange counselling, signpost support groups, courses and exercise classes. We also offer professional beauty treatments and holistic therapies and advice on skin care and hair loss, to help boost self-esteem and self-confidence whilst undergoing, and recovering from cancer treatments.

The Aurora centre is open Monday - Friday 09.30 am - 4.30pm

‘Villages Together’ meetings are held every other Tuesday. A nominal charge of £3 is made per session which includes tea or coffee and biscuits. Everyone is welcome, from Mattersey or any of the neighbouring villages and we aim to provide a friendly welcome to all and to offer a varied and entertaining programme of speakers, occasional visits to places of interest and social events. You don't have to be lonely to come, but if you are, it's a good place to come: get in touch or just turn up. It's not a cliquey group at all and we welcome newcomers, visitors or anyone who is interested in the topics of our meetings on a one off, or a regular basis. If you have friends in other villages, please bring them along. Villages Together is supported by Blue Skies Community Initiative.

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

Call 116 123 from any phone OR email jo@samaritans.org

http://www.samaritans.org/

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the following support services:

• Provides services for females only
• Information service
• Support service

Survivors Helping Each other (SHE) provides the above services to women who suffered any of the following types of abuse in childhood:

• Emotional abuse
• Physical abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Rape

To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16yrs who are survivors of sexual abuse.  To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.  We offer mutual support, drop in and crisis support, befriending, mentoring, creative therapy, personal development skills,  volunteering, skills and literacy.

Weekly drop in and crisis support - first call for details in your area.

To offer companionship to individuals whom feel isolated or lonely, this can be through visits to the home for a cup of tea and a chat, or through taking the person out for a trip, walk, etc. 

We provide postal and email self harm support through a counsellor and other volunteers that have personal, supportive and/or professional experience of self harm. At this point we regret we cannot provide face to face support, this is something we hope to achieve in the future.

Our Centre facilities and Cafe create an open door and provide a base for partners to further their own community projects and opportunities.

We host a number of social groups and run various events throughout the year.

The Crossing is also a place of worship throughout the week.

See our website for more information: http://www.thecrossing.co.uk/

We do offer a friendly safe place and have free wi-fi within the cafe area of the building which might be helpful to Universal credit claimants

Provides support to adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities.

This service is for:

Older people, people with learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities and people who suffer with mental health problems.

The Nottinghamshire Runaways service work alongside young people and their families to find out what has caused them to run away and prevent them from running away again in the future.

The service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and run in partnership with Missing People.

Every five minutes a child runs away from home or care, they could be forced out by their parents or carers, fleeing conflict or abuse in the home.

We help young people who have run away who are at risk of:

• becoming involved in crime to survive, from stealing to criminal gang involvement 
• sexual exploitation and abuse 
• drug and alcohol misuse 
• mental and sexual health issues 
• exclusion from school and failure to meet educational milestones.

What we do

Provide a dedicated helpline

We run a dedicated helpline and provide support to young people who have runaway or need advice. We also support family and friends who are concerned about runaways.

Carry out return home interviews

We work with the young person to find out what caused them to runaway and to support them to address the causes.

Provide follow on support

We provide follow on support such as as a brief intervention or mentoring match, which helps to reduce the number of times the young person goes missing.

Work with other agencies

We work with other agencies and make referrals when specialist help is needed.

Community Learning Champions and their role:

When CLCs are given the resources to flex their creative talents, backed by effective support and training, lives and communities are changed for the better.  The results of the CLC National Support Programme speak for themselves: more people getting involved in learning, more parents raising their sights and those of their children, more people shaking off the damaging effects of depression and drug abuse, more people getting into work and more people getting involved in making their community a better place.

Our branch is run by a friendly team of local parents and we offer support, information and friendship to parents and parents-to-be. Whether you're looking for an antenatal class, want to come along to one of our weekly 'bumps and babies' or toddler groups or join us for a social evening without the kids, the Branch has got something to offer you.

Every Thursday 9.30 - 11.30  at The Well, Hospital Road DN22 2BP

Everything you need for your baby can be found at one of our highly successful Nearly New Sales.  The Bassetlaw branch run sales twice a year. 

An agriculture-based environmental social enterprise based in Langwith on the Derbyshire/Norttinghamshire border, providing a service to the unemployed, recovering drug and alcohol misusers, ex-offenders, young people not in education, employment or training (NEET). Excludes school students, people with learning difficulties, people with mental health issues and physical health issues, ex-service personnel and people with dementia.

The main activity of Rhubarb Farm is organic horticulture. As well as the growing of fruit and vegetables this includes the upkeep and further development of the 8 acre site. This will involve construction, hedge laying, art and crafts, cooking, chicken keeping, IT, amongst many other things

We do offer volunteer placements for people with complex needs.  We have a drug and alcohol worker.  We can support people one-to-one where needed.

£13 for session. Costs agreed determining on how many hours/type of support needed.

Open Monday-Friday 8.30am-4.30pm

The Alzheimer's society offer a wide range of services.  In Bassetlaw these include

Dementia Advice and Support Service

Harworth Carers Group

Bassetlaw Tealephone Information

Retford Dementia Cafe

Would you like how to grow your own vegetables and share the work with others? 

Come along on Sundays any time from 12pm-2pm in winter and help. Extending to 5pm with better weather.

Take away some delicious vegetables. 

Meet some new people.

Open to all ages and experience.

Sue is the main gardening volunteer. Contact pm only 07511 015497
 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ Our free national advice line and local advice helps hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Age UK Doncaster provides services including homecare, cleaning services, day services, home and garden services and a home from hospital service.

Age UK Doncaster can also offer information and advice on a range of issues including money, housing, health and social care etc.

We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

We offer peer support offers a variety of activities that aim to bring people together.

These include

• Women’s Group
• Men’s Group
• Social Group
• Evening Social Group

Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem.But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling to get the support they need. Still unable to access the services that could change their life. Still facing prejudice and misunderstanding.

Mind believes no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’ll listen, give you support and advice, and fight your corner. And we’ll push for a better deal and respect for everyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Through our network of local Minds we also provide direct support to almost 250,000 people each year.

Across the Nottinghamshire area we support people with mental health problems and their carers.

Professional and self-referrals  are accepted depending on the services required.

Office Opening Hours: 9am – 4pm Monday – Friday

Through befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity and friendship sessions, outings, escorts to appointments and much more, MHA's Live at Home schemes across the UK help to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over 55 – helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local communities. The scheme's activities programme is designed and led by its members and volunteers to ensure that we are providing the practical and social support which those we serve need. Provides emotional support for older people, practical support for older, vulnerable people, enhancing their quality of life and prolonging their independence for as long as possible.

Luncheon Club & Games

Mon 12pm-3pm

Lunch Club

Tues 12pm-1.30pm

Coffee Morning/Bingo

Thurs 10.30am-1.30pm

Lunch Club & Bingo

Wed at Rayton Spur Community Centre 12pm-3pm

Lunch Club

Last Fri of every month at Thievesdale Lane Community centre 11.30am-2.30pm

Volunteering

We are always keen to hear from kind, compassionate people who are able to volunteer some of their time to help us deliver and develop our services. If you have time to spare to help enhance the lives of local older people, please visit the Live at Home Volunteering page to find out more. 

Opening Times: Mon – Thurs 8.30am-4.40pm Fri – 9-4pm

We are a friendly and active group of over 30 members. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Sutton village hall.​​​

Disabled Access:

Side doors of hall with slight ramp

Time:

7.15pm

We predominantly teach yoga and host a range of classes and workshops for all levels of expertise and interest.

The website will allow you to check out the class level, class times and teacher details.
You can also find out about events, courses and seminars and can book and pay online.

Each summer the club has an outing and some of the places we have visited includes Derbyshire Well Dressing, Constable Country, Corfe Abbey, Whitby, The Norfolk Broads and many others. 
At Christmas, a lunch is provided at one of various restaurants, which is free to members.

Club meets every Friday afternoon and evening

 It’s a peer-to-peer support group run by a network of volunteers who have been bereaved at a young age themselves, so they understand exactly what other members are going through.

WAY was founded in 1997 and now has more than 2,800 members across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. WAY aims to provide peer-to-peer emotional and practical support to young widowed men and women – married or not, with or without children, whatever their sexual orientation – as they adjust to life after the death of their partner.

A volunteer walking group offering free Health/Leisure Walks, starting from Harworth & Bircotes Sports & Social Club every Wednesday at 10.00 a.m. There are two levels of walks available; a short walk of approx. 1 hour at a gentle over fairly level terrain and a longer walk of approximately 90 minutes at a reasonable pace. Walks are usually on farm tracks and public paths around the Bircotes & Harworth area. Occasionally we go off site to visit places of interest. All walks are led by trained Walk Leaders who carry first aid kits and safety whistles. After the walks we adjourn to the Sports & Social Club for refreshments and a good natter. Dogs are welcome on a short lead.

For further information ring Malc on 07853 725262

Varied groups. Please see list below.

Table Tennis

Mon 10am-12noon contact Pat Ward 01777 708969

Indoor Bowls

Mon 2pm-4pm contact Geoff 01777 703140

Women's Institute

2nd Mon in month 7pm-9.30pm contact Lesley Baines 07967191007

IT Group

Tues 1.30pm-3pm

Wed 10am-11.30am (term time only) contact Greg Herdman 01777 700918

Wide range of activities and groups. See website for further details.

Walking group meets Monday at 9.15am on The Green.

£3.00 visitors. Up to twice in one year.

£36 yearly for 12 meetings.

Please contact Christine prior to attendance.

Newcomers welcome.

Fee to park applies.

Phone to confirm the next dates.

10am at the Clock Tower in the main visitor facilities.

All information on the website. Walks are once a month.

£36 National Trust membership optional.

£14.00 annual membership.

Thursday 10.30am-1.00pm

As of 4th July there will be a Walking Football Rehabilitation session on a Wednesday 1-2pm ( participants should wear comfortable clothing and trainers and also take a long a drink

Luncheon Club:

• Every Tuesday (except Christmas week)
• 10.30am - 2.30pm
• 2 course hot meal provided by County Enterprise Foods
• Held at the Harworth Methodist Church, Waterslack Road, Bircotes.
• Please contact the Secretary in advance of attendance to secure your place.

Coffee Shop

• Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
• 8.45am - 12.30pm
• Community centre, Devonshire Road, Harworth

Other services and meetings

Age Concern Harworth & Bircotes are able to offer:

• Signposting to other local services and organisations
• Day coach trips, for our Coffee Shop and Luncheon Club Clients, with a meal (where possible).

Worksop walks. 45 minutes gentle walking, no hills.

Wednesdays 10am from Andy's cafe, Langold Lake.

20 minute walks by prior arrangement for those suffering from serious health issues also available.

Thursdays 10am (all year round) and Monday 6.30pm (April-September) from Kilton Forest Golf Club.

Contact Malcolm 07599 340551/07443 895969

1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. 12pm-2pm.

Mixed gender and wide age range. Very sociable, tend to join other local groups and attend together. All newcommers welcome and encouraged to make friends. Lively and friendly group.

Dip in and out.

Monday 1pm-3pm.

2nd Tuesday on each month. Table top games, knit and natter, nostalgia corner, crafts and good old fashioned chat.

£1.50 per session= 50p towards drinks.

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Small group maximum 6-7 in a workshop environment - very sociable. One workshop is wheelchair accessible.

Food available at extra cost.

The cafe is at 10.15am when you will be able to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and cake whilst making new friends.

There is also a Support Worker from Christians Against Poverty (a debt counselling organisation) in the team if you require that service. At 11.15am there will be various activities lasting an hour on a rolling monthly cycle, subject to change.

£2 donation.

You can also stay over for our ‘Lunch on Mondays’ where you can enjoy a 2 course meal for just £5. 

£5.00

Good homecooked meal provided in beautiful upstairs hall. There is a lift - toilets on the ground floor. Disabled access and support wih lift available. Small tables of 6. Warm and friendly atmosphere. 

Angela Wakelin 01777 702344

“The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) supports older people in their own homes by giving time and practical help them get the best from life.

They provide specialist services locally, tailoring them to meet their individual needs with friendly local volunteers. These services range from support at home to social activities within the community.

-          Home Library Service: where we deliver books from the library to your house.

-          Home From Hospital Service: where we support you with practical help for six weeks after a stay in a medical setting.

-          Good Neighbours Scheme: a longer term support system to our Home From Hospital Service

-          Signposting: we help you find the support you need locally

 Start the evening with an hours talk, sometimes a member of the group leads this.

 They have a variety of gardeners attending, some very new to gardening and some very keen gardeners. They are a very social group and tend to spend the rest of the evening chatting.

 There is a yearly subscription of £12.00 and there is a charge of £1.00 per evening visited. If anyone wants to just visit and not become a member, the charge of £3.00 per visit applies.

 Keen for new members- anyone attending will be included in chat and welcomed!

Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm. Qualified teacher in attendance. Disabled access and toilets.

Ryton Chorale is a friendly choir which rehearses every Monday evening in Worksop. We have very close links with Bassetlaw's twin towns and this enables us to enjoy exchange visits and to stage joint concerts. We welcome enthusiastic singers. Contact the Chair for more information or simply turn up to one of our rehearsals.You will receive a very warm welcome.

Rehersals are on Mondays at 7:30pm at The Holy Family School, Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF during school term times 

All newcomers welcome.

Subscription £8.00 monthly direct debit.

Mon 6-7pm

First session free then £2.50 per session thereafter 

A friendly atmosphere where you can come and discuss your health in an informal and relaxed way.  Our main aim is to try and maintain positive attitudes towards depression and anxiety and to share ways and things that help us. In our group we chat about the problems we may face on a daily basis such as relationships with friends and family, the stigma of illness, finding and maintaining employment and the effects of medication.  You are welcome to being a relative, friend or carer with you if you prefer not to come alone.  Tea and coffee are available at a small charge.

Held every Tuesday, 1.30pm-3.30pm at Bassetlaw Museum, Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6LD

Our Helpline is your direct line to the support, advice, and products you need to face the future with confidence. If you or someone you know has a sight problem, our specialist advice workers can help.

Contact the RNIB Helpline

Get in touch today

Find out all the different ways the RNIB Helpline can support you by phone or email. 

Telephone: 0303 123 9999 open from 8am - 8pm weekdays and 9am - 1pm Saturdays.

Email: helpline@rnib.org.uk

How the Helpline can support you

We aim to help you with any questions or enquiries you have by offering the following services, which are all available through the Helpline.

In depth advice and support

Our friendly Advice Service team are here to provide a listening ear and are trained to give specialist advice to anyone affected by sight loss.

Understanding eye health and eye conditions

Get information on a particular eye condition, the effects and what can be done to help with help from our Eye Information Service

Benefits appeals, community care and discrimination

If you need any information on legal rights, our dedicated Legal Rights Service can give you advice and, where possible, formal representation.  

Emotional support and counselling

If you’re finding it hard to come to terms with feelings about sight loss, our trained counsellors are here to listen and offer support.

Benefits, Consessions and Tax advice

Get in touch with the Tax Advice Service if you need any help with tax and benefit issues, including Blind Person’s Allowance.

Make friends and socialise

Take part in our telephone social groups offered by RNIB Talk and Support to help make new friends. 

Get tech savvy

Find out how technology can transform your life whether you’re blind or partially sighted.

Explore reading choices

If you're struggling to read because of your sight we've got plenty of reading solutions, whatever your tastes and reading preferences.

Get advice on products

Advice on products that support independent living, both in the home and out and about.

*Calls cost no more than a standard rate call to 01 or 02 numbers and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls. The price of calls varies between different service providers, including between landline and mobile companies. 

Please note that we record all our calls for training and quality purposes.

Gentle exercise to music

Wednesday's 1:30pm for 1 hour.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Driven by their experiences we campaign, research and influence policy and practice. We also provide expert knowledge to professionals, parents and young people through our Parents' Helpline, online resources, training and development, outreach work and publications.

YoungMinds does not offer advice to young people – our helpline service is for parents or carers worried about a child or young person.

Free Parents' Helpline:  0808 802 5544    9.30-4pm

Parents' Online contact form: https://youngminds.org.uk/contact-us/parents-helpline-enquiries/

Online Resources for Young People:  http://www.youngminds.org.uk/for_children_young_people

Young person's crisis messenger: Text YM85258 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. 24/7 response

Online support & counselling.

Turn2me provides a 3 tiered approach to supporting mental wellbeing- self help, peer support and proffesional support. 

Remain anonymous, express yourself and share your experiences without fear of recognition or judgement.

The team work with children and young people up to 18 years old who have an intellectual disability and suffer emotional distress. They work with parents/carers, schools, health professionals, social care and short breaks and offer individual tailored advice and strategies to support the young person.

The main base is Thorneywood, with clinics held in Langold, Newark-on-Trent and Mansfield. All sites have parking and disabled access.

To access this service we must receive a referral from a healthcare or educational professional.  For more information please call 01623 425 110.

Help in a crisis

Outside of office hours (Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm) please contact your GP service, NHS 111, or in an emergency go to your local Accident & Emergency (A&E)department.

Adults: A service tailored to the individual needs of the service user, Structured treatment including clinical and psychosocial interventions, Access to advice, information and a full recovery assessment; including assessment for detox and residential rehab provision, Recovery planning, Emphasis on peer mentoring and visible recovery to support service users throughout their recovery journey, Referral to other support services, Referral to employment, training and education providers, We always welcome new individuals, so please get in touch if you are interested in getting help from the service or you’d just like to ask some questions. Feel free to bring someone with you on your first visit.

Young Person's Service: Nottinghamshire Young Persons' Service is a is a free & confidential drug & alcohol service for young people up to the age of 18.

Alongside support services for young people we also offer support to parents, carers & professionals who support young people in Nottinghamshire. We want to ensure our service is flexible & accessible for young people so we offer appointments across Notts in youth services, schools & other convenient locations to bring the service to the young person.

Facebook: New Directions CGL          Twitter: @CGLnotts

Available 24 hours a day, a confidential telephone helpline for those under 19 years old offering support and advice on any issue you are going through. 

Telephone:  0800 1111

Chat with a counsellor online or post on the message boards:  https://childline.org.uk/

Information for adults concerned about a child also available online.

https://m.facebook.com/cisfauk1/

Are you in the Nottinghamshire, Cheshire or Manchester area?
Could you volunteer a spare afternoon or evening or anytime at all ?
CISFA is desperately looking for volunteers to help with carboot sales , craft fairs and support groups . Have a laugh whilst meeting new people.
Are you a crafter or have a talent ? We are also looking for donations for craft stalls and care packs . If you can help message us here or cisfauk@gmail.com

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via online, social or our free

If you’re under 25 and need help but don’t know where to turn call us for FREE on 0808 808 4994. We’ll explore your situation with you and find organisations that may be able to help you further. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.

One to one chat allows you to live message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. Our team is trained to help you explore your situation and find organisations which might be able to help you further. We offer a non-judgemental service so you can speak to us about any issue. We’re open from 11am to 11pm every day.

We want to help you find the information you need. The more you are able to tell us about your current situation, the more we will be able to help. You can email the helpline at any time and we aim to respond within 24 hours.

Visit our website: http://www.themix.org.uk/

We offer 121 counselling service for children aged 14 and over and adults with no upper age cap.

Our service is low cost and free in exceptional circumstances.

We are a team of 17 counsellors.

All BACP registered.

We have just celebrated our 5 birthday.

We deliver our service across Ashfield and Mansfield in GP surgeries, schools and community centres. 

Sessions cost £10 or free for those in severe cases of low/no income.

Meetings: Tuesdays 3.30pm in Mansfield Library.
121 counselling sessions across the district in several community venues.

For anyone feeling isolated, vulnerable or lonely in their own home. Short term support in the following areas-:
Physical & mental health-Keeping active, support to maintain contacts with family & friends, preventing falls, support to manage long term health conditions
Finances- Supporting to budget, benefits applications, advice on Lasting Powers of Attorney 
Social interaction-Support to find local activities, clubs & leisure

Housing Support to maintain tenancy, housing applications, support to move house, Home Safety-Support with aids & adaptions, repairs, gardening
Maintaining independence to improve self confidence.

Drop In Details: Monday: 1- 4 Sandy lane ( Worksop )

Tuesday 11.00-4.00  Oasis Community Centre ( Worksop )

Thursday 09.30 - 11.30 ( Harworth town hall )

Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Cosmic Cottage ( Retford Grove Street - Cosmic Cafe )

Service users will receive interventions if they are modertae to severe mental health problems, including depressive illnesses and disorders of personality

Interventions are offered on a 1-1 and/or group therapy basis

Support available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00

https://kooth.com/

Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

The groups is based in Mansfield and meetings take place every Thursday morning at 10.30 am at Friends Meeting House, Rosemanry Street, Mansfield, Notts

Support is accessible Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00pm based at Bassetlaw Hospital

Visit the website for more information www.thecalmzone.net

Support is available from 5.00pm - Midnight 365 days a year

Call 0800 58 58 58 Nationwide OR 0808 802 58 58 from London

 Treats conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety disorders.  Services are free of charge to the Veteran, and provides a dedicated service for Veterans whose mental health condition is often complex and long term.

If you're a veteran worried about your mental health, we can help.

Here are some symptoms you may recognise if you've had traumatic experiences:

• Work-related or relationship problems
• Feeling numb and empty
• Feeling suicidal
• Self harm and self-destructive tendencies
• Avoidance of people and places
• Panic attacks/anxiety/depression/mood swings
• Feeling isolated
• Frequent periods of withdrawal into oneself
• Nightmares/flashbacks/insomnia
• Anger or aggressive behaviour
• Feeling distrustful and suspicious/blaming others
• Misuse of alcohol/drugs/gambling and/or food
• Seeking out high-risk/dangerous pursuits.

Our life-changing treatment is on hand for you.

Visit our website for more information www.combatstress.org.uk

Meet on a Wednesday Morning from 09.00 - 12.00 at Worksop Cricket Club

Follow them on Facebook @worksopsocietyofarts

Through friendship and social events, we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need.

The group welcome people of all ages to join in their activities

Visit their website to find out where the next event is near you

Example of events:

Simon Bull gives a brilliant insight in to his photographic journey at The Crossing Church & Centre, Newcastle Street, Worksop S80 2AT ( for this event contact 01709 838673 ) 

The trial aims to find out how good this new service is at helping people to find and stay in work, and is now live.

What is the service we are testing? 

• One-to-one support to suit your needs and employment goals
• Working with your health care team to help you manage any difficulties
• Help finding a job if you are not in paid employment, and continued support once you have started
• Help to continue working if you are struggling to manage your health condition at work
• Benefits advice to find out if work could increase your income 
• Help talking to your employer about your needs at work
• Meetings over the phone or in person at a location that is convenient for you 

Who is the trial for?

• People with a mental health and/or physical health condition
• People who are out of work and want to work; or working and want support to continue working
• People registered with a GP in South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw
• People aged 18+ at the time of referral

How do I take part?

The next step is to have an initial meeting with the Health-led Employment Trial team to discuss the trial in more detail and decide if you would like to take part.

To arrange an initial meeting you can either:

• Speak to your GP or local health professional 

• Fill in the sign up form online here

• Contact the Health-led Employment Trial team

To find out more information about the Health-led Employment Trial you can:

• Speak to your GP or local health professional

• Contact the Health-led Employment Trial team

If you are thinking of joining the Health-led Employment Trial and would like to know more, click on the information attached or speak to a member of the Team who will be happy to explain it to you.

Individual must be registered with a Bassetlaw GP.

NEA is a National Independent Charity offering advice, support and practical help if your spouse or dependent family has served in the armed forces, or are currently serving

Do you ever go without heating to save energy?

Are you worried about the cost of your fuel bills?

Text: 07507 329 952

The service is available Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (except bank holidays). During these times we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours.

Promoting & Supporting independence. Providing a safe place in Retford town centre for the anxious or depressed. Preserving quality of life for those living with dementia & their carers. £20 per session including refreshments, free for carers. Transport coming soon. 

The Cinnamon Trust

The only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals.

A network of 15,000 volunteers “hold hands” with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets. We keep them together - for example, we’ll walk a dog every day for a housebound owner, we’ll foster pets when owners need hospital care, we’ll fetch the cat food, or even clean out the bird cage, etc.

When staying at home is no longer an option, our Pet Friendly Care Home Register lists care homes and retirement housing happy to accept residents with pets, and providing previous arrangements have been made with us we will take on life time care of a bereaved pet.

The Cinnamon Trust - Peace of mind for owners, love, care and safety for beloved pets. But helping 32,142 people a year with 41,342 animals and running two home from home sanctuaries costs - We need your help to make sure we’re always there.

 Services include 1:1 therapy. Works regularly with external agencies & healthcare professionals to improve services for those living with anxiety & anxiety-based depression & also campaign to raise awareness of the conditions.

Phoneline is open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm 03444 775 774

Text Service: 07537 416 905

Linking Lives UK is a Christian charity working with churches and Christian agencies to reach some of the most socially isolated older people in the UK. We are specifically looking to focus our work in some of the highest priority areas as defined by Age UK in their Loneliness Heatmap research findings.

Our core approach involves linking volunteers (who are fully vetted and interviewed) with older people requesting regular home visits. These visits are carried out once a week or once a fortnight and last for between one and two hours. Link Friends are primarily identified through referrals from social workers, GP’s, health visitors, other health/social care professionals and from family members/ friends. Following a referral, an initial assessment is carried out which enables an understanding of the Link Friend’s priorities, health issues and existing sources of support and engagement to be understood. Following the initial assessment, the aim is to match a suitable volunteer with the Link Friend. This process is carried out by considering the location, interests and any hobbies of Link Friends and volunteers available.

Volunteers can also take their friend on occasional outings and other social events and activities may also be arranged regularly by the local scheme. These visits often become a highlight of the week for all involved and result in huge benefits to health and wellbeing.

Currently looking to set up a scheme in Bassetlaw

Accessible transport can usually be provided by the scheme if necessary. All meals are freshly cooked on the premises and consist of three courses. Aimed at people over 60 who live in their own homes, to promote independent living.   …

The Friary now delivers a wide range of services with open access drop-in sessions being delivered 3 times per week, 52 weeks of the year. Each drop-in is accessed by over 100 local people in need of support. The Friary is passionate about people and about tackling poverty caused by homelessness and unemployment. The charity is committed to offering person-centred advice and support which is accessible and free to all those who require it.

Facilities Available

Open access drop-in sessions from 9am to 1pm on: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY

During these times the following available:

• Confidential Advice on Housing, Benefits and Debt related issues
• Practical Assistance (food, clothing & small household items)
• Access to IT Suite for support with Benefit & Housing Claims 9.30am-12.30pm
• A range of Health & Hygiene Facilities
• Refreshments and Nutritious Hot Food
• Emotional Support

Sunday Evening Fellowship
8pm to 9pm

Or by appointment at other times

• Confidential Welfare Guidance
• Practical Assistance
• Someone to talk to

How we do it
By offering the following services:

• Professional Advice and Referral
• GP Surgery
• Homeless Health Team
• Employment Support
• Optician
• IT Literacy Training
• Barber
• Welfare Provision of Nutritious Food, Clothing, Toiletries and Small Household Items
• Shower and Laundry Facilities

We are open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on 0300 304 7000.

Our helpline is here to support you when you feel you have reached a moment of crisis. We know that moment of crisis is different for everybody – some people can reach that point daily, and for some people it is a rare occurrence.

Our helpline volunteers are empathic and non-judgemental, providing a space and time for you to talk about your mental health, or the mental health of someone close to you.

The helpline is a confidential service for those aged 16 or over. For more information on confidentiality, please click here.

Anybody is welcome to call us if you need to talk, or want support.

Getting through to SANEline: Our lines can be busy, but our lines are open every night. If you keep trying, you are likely to get through. It may be easier to get through between 4.30pm and 5pm, and 8pm and 9pm; it may also be easier to get through on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Call charges: SANE does not charge for its services but your phone provider may charge you. We have an 0300 number and this means helpline calls cost no more than calls to geographic (01 and 02) numbers from a landline, and they are included in inclusive and free minutes on mobiles. 

https://www.depressionalliance.org/

Improving the Health & Wellbeing of Bassetlaw Residents through supported access and navigation in to local services and support

Ring 01909 476118 to speak to a local Community Advisor about all of your wellbeing needs

This service is available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm

Or you can email for support 24 hours a day. ( Your email will be picked up by an Advisor the next working day )

You can email. Communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk

By joining the Veterans Together Network we can help you to get involved with projects and activities in your local community. For instance cookery classes, music sessions, gardening and art/history projects where you can create something, commemorate your time in the Armed Forces and share your story with others. You will also get the opportunity to join our existing well-being groups, develop your own or be sign-posted to community organisations that will meet your needs and open up your social circle.

Groups held in:

Beeston

Canalside Heritage Centre
Weir Cottages
Canal Side
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 1LZ

Every Thursday between 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Mansfield

• women's drop-in group  - Tuesday afternoons 3.30pm to 5pm
• men's drop-in group  - Thursday afternoons 3.30pm to 5pm.

William Kaye Hall
Ladybrook Community Centre
Ladybrook Lane
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5JJ

Netherfield

Loco Centre
139A Victoria Way
Netherfield
NG4 2PD
Every Wednesday 10.30am to 12.30pm

This craft group consists of:

Knitting, Crochet, Needlepoint and paper art 

Everyone Welcome on a Tuesday evening 6.30 - 8.30pm

Mental health issues can have a profound impact on our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. These may range from daily worries and stressors, to serious long-term problems that require treatment and in some cases, professional support, to manage effectively.

It is thought that there are two main types of mental health problems neurotic (typically the more common concerns, such as extreme stress or anxiety) or psychotic (less common concerns, such as schizophrenia). However, they are not always so easy to distinguish. We all have mental health, and what causes us worry and affects our daily lives may vary between each of us.

What is important is that the right information is provided, and that none of us are alone in our journey. Support is available - it's a case of finding what works best for you, whether that be self-help, professional guidance or medical treatment.

Here you will find some of the common types of mental health concerns. On the fact-sheets, you will find general information on the topic such as signs or symptoms, as well as treatment options and information on how counselling may help.

Find the perfect volunteering opportunity just for you.

Enter your postcode or town to start searching now. on www.do-it.org

Click on Advanced search for more options.

 

If you haven’t played since school, college, uni, you’ve had time out for other commitments or you’ve never played netball; these sessions might be for you. It’s a fun and friendly

All league matches are played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 7pm at various venues (see 'Venues' page).

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, if you are interested in playing please go to the 'Contacts' page. We'd love to hear from you !!

The League welcomes enquiries from new teams or new players wishing to join the league for the next season which runs from April through to August/September.

Please get in touch - it's great fun!!

Welcome to Blyth Cricket Club, Nottinghamshire

This year (2019) we have a 1st XI in Division Two of the Bassetlaw & District Cricket League, and a 2nd XI in Division Seven. We also have a Sunday friendly / development team. New this year is our womens team who hope to play Sunday & midweek friendly hard & soft ball games.

At junior level we run KwikCricket nights for under-11s on Friday nights throughout the season, and we have an under-11 team in the Bassetlaw Junior League. We encourage juniors aged 13 upwards to transition into our Sunday & 2nd teams.

Membership of the club is open to anybody with an interest in the game, regardless of age, gender or ability, and we also welcome social members who enjoy watching the game at our picturesque North Nottinghamshire ground.

If you would like to join Blyth Cricket Club, please e-mail Andy Carter (Club Secretary) at andycarts78@hotmail.com

Training takes place every Wednesday from 7pm to 8.30pm at Worksop College, Sparken Hill, S80 3AP. 

We have four Ladies Teams and we also run a junior section for boys and girls aged 7-14 years old

he charity delivers tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support and counselling, benefit and welfare expertise and provides a supportive environment in which to develop.

We also provide a community focal point.

Our aim is to transform lives.

Thers time to chat, time to play & time to sing. Lots of Music & Fun

Everyone welcome

Every Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00 pm at The Well, North Road, Retford,

£4 pp - 1 child - Carer Free

Free refreshments

The sessions will run every week and you can try your first four weeks FREE, after that each session will cost £2.50.

If you are 16 years and over, love football or just fancy getting fit/meeting new people, why not pop down to the ‘Outside All Weather Pitch’ at Worksop Leisure Centre, Valley Road, S81 7EN and give it a go.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact tony.wright@bassetlaw.gov.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there on Monday 15th, 7pm.

We are a team of individuals who understand despair. Many of us have faced similar difficulties and our service is here to help.

You can get in touch in whatever way feels most comfortable to you.

Open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm. Closed on weekends and bank holidays.

If you contact us to tell us that you need our help, we will:

- Get back to you within one working day

- Arrange for you to meet up with a member of our suicide crisis or bereavement team

- See you regularly on a short-term in our crisis pathway, or long term in our bereavement pathway while things are difficult

- Ensure that we support you through your crisis or bereavement

- Help you to overcome practical and emotional issues and look at where else you can get help you need to feel better

- Listen to what you want.

If you are experiencing a suicide crisis or bereavement, our team aims to respond to your needs sensitively and empathically. We will listen, and we will try to understand what you are going through. We want each person who contacts us to feel heard, and with your help, we can work together to address your immediate needs and create a support plan that will keep you safe.

Don't give up just yet. Come and meet one of our team and let's take it from there. Together. 

Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. We've already reached millions of people and begun to improve attitudes and behaviour.

Despite the progress we’ve made, we know that many people still don’t consider mental health relevant to them. They don’t believe mental health problems are likely to affect them or people they know.

But the reality is that mental health can affect anyone. Statistically, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year. That’s why our work is so important. No one should have to fear being treated differently because of a mental health problem. 

If you're looking for individual advice, information or support for you or someone else, unfortunately Time to Change can't provide that but there are lots of people who can - visit our Mental health help and support services page for a list of numbers to call.

Grassroots is an award-winning charity and UK leader in suicide prevention. We believe that suicide can be prevented through open and direct conversations. We call this Real Talk. We provide people with the skills and confidence needed to save lives through our training, innovation, and thought-provoking campaigns. But that’s not all. We make change. We work with ChangeMakers - the people who share our beliefs and want to make a difference.

Please visit the website for more information, resources and support https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/

Men's Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

We help by: giving you time to tell your story; offering emotional support; providing practical advice; signposting you to other services for specialist help.

Are you being abused? Please contact us

Call freephone 0808 801 0327 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk

What is Opportunity and Change?

Opportunity and Change is a support programme for people with multiple and complex needs throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our programme is being delivered by local organisations working together, with a range of experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs.

We aim to support people achieve stability and provide access to mainstream services. We work with individuals to create a tailored package of support that will assist with a range of needs including accommodation, mental healthcare and education.

We are part of the national Building Better Opportunities programme funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the European Union through its European Social Fund. It is being managed by Framework, a charity and housing association dedicated to helping homeless people, preventing homelessness, and promoting opportunities for vulnerable and excluded people.

This is a non mandatory free service that you can become part of. Our dedicated teams are based locally to you to make accessing services easier for you.

Once we have confirmed that you are able to access our programme through some initial checks, you will receive one to one personalised support to overcome barriers that are holding you back from employment and education.

Towards Work is delivered throughout Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire by a partnership of local organisations who specialise in supporting people into work.

The Young Carers Service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and the NHS and covers the county of Nottinghamshire.

The service is being run alongside the existing Nottinghamshire Carers Hub.

Young Carers are most likely to provide care for a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, because that person has an illness or disability, mental health problem or problems with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The service is for Young Carers aged 7 years old to 18. The service offers Young Carers the opportunity to meet in a group with other young carers, have fun, learn new skills and try different activities such as:

•  Arts & Crafts
•  Swimming & Canoeing
•  Bowling & Archery
•  Paintballing & Laser Quest
•  Cook & Eat
•  First Aid Training

The Young Carers Service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and the NHS and covers the county of Nottinghamshire.

The service is being run alongside the existing Nottinghamshire Carers Hub.

Young Carers are most likely to provide care for a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, because that person has an illness or disability, mental health problem or problems with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The service is for Young Carers aged 7 years old to 18. The service offers Young Carers the opportunity to meet in a group with other young carers, have fun, learn new skills and try different activities such as:

•  Arts & Crafts
•  Swimming & Canoeing
•  Bowling & Archery
•  Paintballing & Laser Quest
•  Cook & Eat
•  First Aid Training

The service will support young carers to:  increase their self-esteem, feel more in touch with other young carers, feel more positive about engagement, feel less socially isolated, identify peer support.

To access the Young Carer Service, in the first instance please contact Nottinghamshire County Council and request a Young Carers Assessment on 0300 500 80 80.

The service will support young carers to:  increase their self-esteem, feel more in touch with other young carers, feel more positive about engagement, feel less socially isolated, identify peer support.

To access the Young Carer Service, in the first instance please contact Nottinghamshire County Council and request a Young Carers Assessment on 0300 500 80 80.

Independent working is often thought to be a strength but it can lead to isolation and anxiety. Many farmers work alone in small one-man businesses with little human interaction. Small problems can quickly escalate into larger ones and large problems can sometimes become seem too daunting for an individual to deal with.

Whether business, family, health or farming issues our caseworkers are there to listen, help and remain in contact as long as required.

Dedicated Support Group

This directory is maintained and operated by Nottinghamshire County Council.

If you need help using this directory or would like to contact us for more information, please get in touch with one of our friendly advisors using the details below:

Telephone: 0300 500 80 80

CSC minicom: 01623 434993

Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

We are open Monday – Friday 8:00am – 6:00pm.

If your query is specifically around SEND, please email local.offer@nottscc.gov.uk.

If your query is specifically for Supported Self Care, please call 0300 303 2600 or email selfcarehub@selfhelp.org.uk.

The first session is Free and then £1.50 thereafter.

The Group is run by Dave Bacon