East Midlands regional team provides a range of support and information services for people with Parkinson's, health and social care professionals, carers and volunteers.

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.

These centres provide local families with young children - or a baby on the way - with the facilities and support they need.

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

We work with individuals, local companies, the NHS, the voluntary sector and local government agencies to help create a city and a county that is fully accessible to everyone, regardless of their level of vision.

Support group is open to anyone who has had cardiac problems.  Meetings take place 2:30 - 4:30 on the first Friday of every month

The new venue is The Gymnasium, Bassetlaw Hospital

Working with medical professionals and scientists to meet three aims:

• To support families and carers and ensure all individuals with MPS and related diseases have access to best practice in diagnosis, treatment and care.

• To fund and promote research into the causes, effects and treatments of these severely life-limiting diseases.

• To increase public awareness of these rare conditions and campaign for change - to change the lives of children, adults and their families for the future.

Newcomers always welcome. We arrange a wide range of weekly & monthly events for members & include MS drop in clinic, monthly newsletter, self help info, signposting for professional help, fundraising for local MS community, art class, neuro physio based Pilates exercise, swim/flot sessions, mels out & a monthly coffee cake & chat morning.

Bassetlaw MS Support helpline call or text 07947307314

Bassetlaw Young Mums with MS Support Helpline 07947307309

First Friday of each month. The Well, Retford.

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.

The Learning Disability Helpline is 08000 724 725 for FREE professional advice and support

NCC Customer Service Centre can arrange for the person you are caring for to have an assessment.

Call 0300 500 80 80

Monday - Friday 08.00 am - 8.00pm

Or you can email them directly Email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

Visit the NCC Website: http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

Informal & friendly group where you can come along and meet othe cochlear implant users and prospective candidates in  relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and chat to other uers about your experiences.

Last Sat of the month 11am-2pm

1. We support people with free face-to-face groups, access to breast care nurses, peer support and our ground-breaking app.
2. We inform through our award-winning breast cancer publications and online information.
3. We campaign for better care.

If you have a particular concern about breast cancer or just want to talk, our specialist nurses and trained staff are here for you. Call 0808 800 6000

Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm
Saturday, 9am–1pm

We provide information, welfare and support to those living with the effects to enable all to live full independent and integrated lives.

Get confidential advice from our Healthy Family Teams on a range of issues

Feeding and Nutrition

Child Development

Parenting advice & support

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

behaviour difficulties

Family Health

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

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.

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.