Financial Support
Adult Social Care- Nottinghamshire
As you get older, or if you have problems with your health or mobility, then living independently and safely can become increasingly challenging.
Contact
Phone: 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/adult-social-care/contact-us
COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for full details please visit https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page
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.
Society of Later Life Advisers
Society of Later Life Advisers PO Box 590 Sittingbourne Kent
SOLLA aims to assist consumers and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who, understand financial needs in Later Life.
Society of Later Life Advisers
Society of Later Life Advisers PO Box 590 Sittingbourne Kent
Contact Society of Later Life Advisers PO Box 590 Sittingbourne Kent
Email: admin@societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk
Phone: 0333 2020 454
SOLLA helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement years.
The Society
SOLLA was established in 2008 as a not for profit organisation dedicated to higher standards and accessibility to regulated financial advice for older people and their families. There are no shareholders and any profit is used to sustain the Society and its objectives.
The complexities of the many decisions you or your family may need to face when looking at issues such as care funding matters or whether equity release is the right thing for you, need careful and considered advice. Financial advice should help you make clear and informed decisions knowing that you have had the information and choices presented to you in a way that helps you make the best choices and decisions for you or for a family member.
SOLLA helps you to find an adviser who is local and can help you explore what would work for you and where they are involved, your family too.
This is provided by the individual accredited members who are regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
The Rowan Organisation
The Rowan Organisation Address Unit 7 Colliers Way Arley Coventry Warwickshire
The Rowan Organisation exists to provide disabled people with access to information and support in order that they can make informed choices and be in control of their lives.
The Rowan Organisation
The Rowan Organisation Address Unit 7 Colliers Way Arley Coventry Warwickshire
Contact The Rowan Organisation Address Unit 7 Colliers Way Arley Coventry Warwickshire
Email: info@therowan.org
Phone: 02476 322860 or 02476 642947 Information Service
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/service.page?id=cNEwnEzlLJ0
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Direct Payments and Personal Budget support in your local area:
The Rowan Organisation provides local support services throughout England and Wales for people in receipt of Direct Payments, Personal Budgets and Citizen Directed Support.
For more information on Direct Payments and Personal Budgets in your local area, please click on the link below:
The Rowan Organisation also has a central Information Service, which supports the whole of the organisation. If you are looking for information and advice and would like to speak to someone in confidence, you can call the team of friendly, professional Information and Advice Officers who will answer your query. Tel:0845 608 8048
This service is available to service users, members of the public, social workers, Rowan advisers, voluntary groups and other organisations.
The Rowan Organisation provides local support services in Nottinghamshire for people in receipt of Direct Payments, Personal budgets and Citizen Directed Support.
The organisation
- provides training and support to individuals in their role as an employer
- personal assistant training
- experience in all forms of disability
- staff champions for specific service areas.
Nottingham Community Housing Association
12/14 Pelham Road Sherwood Rise Nottingham
Nottingham Community Housing Association is one of the largest locally-based housing groups in the East Midlands, managing over 8000 homes.
Contact 12/14 Pelham Road Sherwood Rise Nottingham
Email: info@ncha.org.uk
Phone: 0800 013 8555 / 0115 8443150
Website: http://www.ncha.org.uk/UI/Content/content.aspx?ID=978
Contact us
0800 013 8555 / 0115 844 3150
Opening Hours
Office:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
(Outside of these hours, you can continue to report emergency repairs on 0800 317 861)
Customer Service:
Monday – Friday 8am-8pm
Saturday 8am-12noon
(Outside of office opening hours staff can offer advice about housing matters, take rent payments and take messages for other members of staff.)
We are Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA); one of the largest locally-based housing groups in the East Midlands. We manage over 9,500 homes and house more than 20,000 tenants across the East Midlands in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
We employ over 1,100 members of staff, and have a commitment to training and apprenticeships. We offer fantastic staff benefits.
Our annual turnover is over £80 million, and our properties are worth over £500 million. In 2013, we celebrated our 40th anniversary. At 45 years old, we are still going strong!
We provide care and support across the East Midlands, with over 990,000 hours of care provided in 2018/2019 for the most vulnerable people in society. Our work covers mental health, learning disabilities, domestic violence, Asian elders, vulnerable young people, homelessness, teenage parents and older persons, whether they need a place to live or support in their own homes.
We’ve been developing new homes since 1973, and are working in partnership with 19 local authorities to build new affordable homes that meet local needs. This includes homes for sale, rent (at affordable rents, as well as market and intermediate levels), shared ownership, and ‘try before you buy’ schemes.
Our Framework Delivery Agreements with the Homes England (HE), for the years 2015-21 are to develop around 800 new homes through the Affordable Homes and Shared Ownership programme.
We are a lead member of the Blue Skies Consortium, a group of 14 housing associations, and an investment partner directly with the HE outside of the consortium for other programmes and initiatives.
Pitch, formally known as POD, is a consultancy registered as a Limited Liability Partnership jointly owned by Longhurst Group and NCHA. Pitch was formed in 2005 with the purpose of providing development services to other Housing Associations and Local Authorities to enable the delivery of more affordable homes for families and people in housing need.
We conduct regular surveys with our tenants: 91% of them are satisfied with the service we provide [STAR survey 2017]. This puts us in the top quartile of housing associations for customer satisfaction. We are accredited by the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS).
Underpinning everything that NCHA does is a commitment to equality and diversity, value for money, social responsibility, adding social value and delivering our core values of:
- Caring - We care about what we do and the way we do it
- Lean - We learn, improve and put the customer first to get better results
- Enthusiastic - We are engaged and motivated to make a difference
- Accountable - We are answerable for what we do and don't do
- Resilient - We are ready to respond to opportunities and challenges.
Money Sorted in D2N2
St Anns Advice Centre Neighbourhood Chase Centre St Anns, Nottingham
Money Sorted in D2N2 is a financial inclusion project helping people with money management and improving people's financial well-being.
We are still taking new referrals during the Corona virus period.
Money Sorted in D2N2
St Anns Advice Centre Neighbourhood Chase Centre St Anns, Nottingham
Contact St Anns Advice Centre Neighbourhood Chase Centre St Anns, Nottingham
Email: info@moneysortedind2n2.org
Phone: 0115 908 1534
Website: http://moneysortedind2n2.org
Please email info@moneysortedind2n2.org ‘Money Sorted in D2N2’ helps people with money management and supports them to improve their financial well-being.
It can help you if you are someone not in work and you live in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham or Nottinghamshire. We are still taking new referrals during the Corona virus period. Please email info@moneysortedind2n2.org
Money Sorted in D2N2 provides support and personally tailored interventions for people experiencing the greatest financial difficulty. It will enable individuals to take control, build their confidence and skills and help them tackle barriers and problems in order to improve their financial well-being.
It is for people of working age who are experiencing financial difficulties and exclusion, who are unemployed or economically inactive and living in the D2N2 area.
If you are working with someone who may be interested in this project please contact the Money Sorted in D2N2 team:
Tel no: 0115 908 1534
Email: info@moneysortedind2n2.org
Website: http://moneysortedind2n2.org/
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
The BCVS Community Advisor can offer supported navigation for all patients registered with a Bassetlaw GP.. Community Advisor os part of Bassetlaw Social Prescribing Service.
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
Contact BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
Email: communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk
Phone: 01909 476118
Website: https://www.bcvs.org.uk/bcvs-services/services/community-advisor
IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF BASSETLAW RESIDENTS THROUGH SUPPORTED
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION INTO LOCAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
The Community Advisor is a specialist with a wealth of knowledge and experience about services across Bassetlaw, helping individuals to access non-medical support services from voluntary organisations and community groups.
Anyone over the age of 16 who is registered with a Bassetlaw GP can access this service.
You can ask at your GP Reception when the Community Advisor will be visiting your local surgery or contact us directly here at BCVS.
The Community Advisor will discuss with the individual how one of the many voluntary or community services may help them improve their health and wellbeing alongside any existing medical treatment.
The Community Advisor can help you to:
- Identify groups which may offer additional support to help you understand and manage your medical condition
- Access community social groups by giving you a named contact and specific group information
- Access benefits, debt and welfare advice
- Address loneliness and isolation issues by encouraging participation with local activity group
- Access information and advice on a wide range of services for the whole family
Your Community Advisor will be able to identify suitable support options and they will afford the time to find contact details of the leaders of groups and services to make the access as smooth as possible.
There are several ways to make contact with the Community Advisor:
You can ring the Community Advisor direct for telephone advice. Available Monday to Friday on 01909 476118 Ext 24.
Get Help Applying for Universal Credit
For individuals who need to claim universal credit with support through to first accurate payment
Coronavirus - changes to our service
Every local Citizens Advice is now closed - you can’t get face to face advice.
You can still get help by calling our national phone line or by talking to an adviser online.
Contact us about applying for Universal Credit
Our Help to Claim advisers can help you with the early stages of your Universal Credit claim. You can talk to them on the phone, online over chat or face-to-face.
Our advisers can help you:
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work out if you can get Universal Credit
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fill in the Universal Credit application
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prepare for your first Jobcentre appointment
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check your first payment is correct
National Helpline Number 0800 144 8 444 08.00 am - 6pm or visit the website
You can read our online advice on Universal Credit at any time.
Talk to us online
You can also chat with an adviser online about your Universal Credit application. Chat is usually available 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. It's not available on public holidays.
Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - Directory of Services
The Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website promote activities, help and support that are available in Nottinghamshire for local residents.
Contact
Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
Phone: 0300 500 80 80
Website: https://www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk/kb5/nottinghamshire/directory/home.page
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.
Healthy Housing Service
Queen's Walk Community Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2DF
COVID-19 Fuel Voucher Scheme
Contact Queen's Walk Community Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2DF
Phone: 0115 985 3009
Website: https://mailchi.mp/nottenergy/pp4md9g734-4643726?e=e592389433
Healthy Housing are now providing emergency fuel vouchers for prepayment individuals and families whose financial situations have been affected by COVID-19 across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Introduced by the Energy Saving Trust, these vouchers help to discourage the need to self disconnect by making gas and electricity more affordable.
We can allocate three £49 vouchers per household, one per month, from October to January and they can be used to pay for either gas or electricity.
Households who have a pre-payment meter AND have been adversely effected by COVID-19. i.e. loss of income (furloughed, made redundant) OR are at risk of self-disconnection.
You will receive your voucher within 48 hours of application if eligible. These can be received via text, email or letter. Show the voucher at your usual 'PayPoint' location.
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9AM-5.30PM
Support for Armed Forces Personnel
Support for Armed Forces Personnel.
Contact
Phone:
Armed Forces Day 2020
The Armed Forces Day flag has been proudly flying in Worksop and Retford market squares all week.
We would like to thank all members of the Armed Forces past and present for their service to our country and in our communities.
This year we celebrate our #MercianWarriors, past and present, and are grateful for all they have achieved this year through their continued selfless commitment and dedication to serve the nation. Working alongside NATO partners and other allies, they continue to deliver security at home and abroad. Adaptable and ready, most recently regular and reserve soldiers of The Mercian Regiment have been deployed across the country, assisting with the delivery of self-administered COVID-19 tests to those in need.
Leaving the armed forces can have a huge impact on your life and your family. Not only must you find a new job and housing, but also settle your family into schools, jobs and social activities.
A wide range of services are available from Bassetlaw District Council and our partner organisations that can help with your resettlement.
Bassetlaw District Council has marked its support for the local services community by adopting an Armed Forces Community Covenant.
The covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local armed forces representatives. It not only recognises the contribution of serving personnel, their families and veterans but importantly it identifies practical ways the Council can help them access support to help them adjust to life after leaving the services.
In turn, the armed forces promote ties with the local community and offer support wherever they can.
Other partners and local groups, have also signed up to the principles in the Community Covenant, including Nottinghamshire Police, local NHS services, Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue, Job Centre Plus, and BCVS on behalf of local voluntary and community services.
You can read the Bassetlaw Community Covenant for additional information.
There are a range of national and local support services listed here. There are also local organisations that welcome ex forces personnel and their families to join them.
The Armed Forces Champion for Bassetlaw is Councillor Tony Eaton.
A range of support services are also available from local and national organisations that will help to get you settled in to civilian life.
Royal British Legion
Royal British Legion (RBL) provides practical care, advice and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families. The RBL run the Poppy Calls Handy Person Service which provides a service for small household repairs and minor adaptations around the home.
Looking for a job or training? Need advice about resettlement? Trying to work your way through the pensions minefield? You'll find a whole range of useful guides and contacts are available via the Royal British Legion's Civvy Street Website.
Soldier, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association
Soldier, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) provide financial, practical and emotional assistance to anyone that is currently serving or has ever served in the Army, Navy or RAF and their families. The local branch can be contacted on:
- Nottingham
- Telephone: 0115 9781623
- Email: nottinghamshire@ssafa.org.uk
- South Yorkshire
- Telephone: 07941 361210
- Email: south.yorkshire@ssafa.org.uk
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency
Veterans UK provides a range of services including a veterans advice helpline, a welfare service that will provide a dedicated caseworker to assist veterans and their families, links to other veteran charities offering advice and details of how to contact local veterans advisory and pensions committees who provide support to war pensioners and war widow(ers).
Joint Service Housing Advice Office
The role of Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) is to provide specialist housing information and evidence to encourage service personnel (and their dependants) to consider their civilian housing options and assist the transition into civilian life.
Shelter
Shelter, the housing end homelessness charity provide specialist advice to Armed Forces and Ex-Services personnel.
Army Families Federation (AFF)
The Army Families Federation (AFF) is independent of the Army and offers confidential advice on a range of welfare issues including money matters and family life. AFF works at a local level directly with families and local command.
MOD Army
The MOD Army provides details on a range of welfare issues including deployment support for families, legal assistance and a dedicated Forcesline for confidential guidance.
Naval Families Federation
The Naval Families Federation lists organisations and charities that can help with a range of welfare issues, including bereavement and disability needs.
Royal Navy Equality & Diversity
The Royal Navy Equality & Diversity pages provides information to help serving personnel facing bullying, harassment or stress.
Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes can provide swift financial assistance and a long term support network. Our whole focus is supporting you and your family on the road to recovery.
- Royal British Legion - Retford Branch
The Branch meets at 19.30hrs on the first Monday of every month at the Babworth Sports & Social Club in Retford DN22 7NJ.
- Royal British Legion - Worksop Branch
The Branch meets at 19:30hrs the last Thursday of every month at: Kilton Forest Golf Club ,Blyth Road, Worksop, S81 0TL
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Worksop Breakfast Club (WBC)
A group of veterans from Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Meets 10.00am -12noon every Saturday
at Yates, Victoria Square, Worksop. S80 1DXContact: Ian Hollis or Michelle Smith
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Retford Breakfast Club (RBC)
A group of veterans from Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Meets 9.00am every Saturday
at the King and Miller, North Road, Retford. DN22 7XWContact: Denis Scaife
Email: retfordbreakfastclub@gmail.com
Looking for a job or training? Need advice about resettlement? Trying to work your way through the pensions minefield? You'll find a whole range of useful guides and contacts are available via the Royal British Legion's Civvy Street Website.
- The Royal British Legion (RBL) provides practical care, advice and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families. The RBL run the Poppy Calls Handy Person Service which provides a service for small household repairs and minor adaptations around the home.
- Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) provide financial, practical and emotional assistance to anyone that is currently serving or has ever served in the Army, Navy or RAF, and their families.
- Bassetlaw Citizens Advice Bureau provides a dedicated Money and Benefits advice service for veterans across Bassetlaw.
- The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency is responsible for pay and pensions provision.
- Finchale Veterans Service is a specialist training college which hosts a veterans support network and produces a Directory of Services. Finchale was founded in 1943 as a rehabilitation and resettlement centre for disabled servicemen.
