Substance Misuse

Riverside Health Centre - Retford Surgery
Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Your local GP practice covering Retford Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment
Contact Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire
Email: retford@riversidehealth.co.uk
Phone: 01777 713330 / Fax - 01777 711 966
Website: http://riversidehealth.co.uk/
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.
Stay at home if you have either:
- a high temperature - you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature)
- a new, continuous cough. This means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
- loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. This means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal.
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital
Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do
Read the NHS advice about staying home including how long to isolate for.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service if:
- You feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- Your condition gets worse
- Your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
For further information on: High risk groups, How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus and Pregnancy advice. Go to: nhs.uk/coronavirus.
For information on social distancing, go to: gov.uk/guidance-on-social-distancing
Ring our main telephone line on 01777 713330 to book an appointment. Say immediately if your call is an emergency.Your condition may be assessed by a triage Doctor, who will then either provide you with advice or give you an appointment to see a doctor, nurse or other health professional.
If your condition is non urgent, you can expect to see a GP within two to seven working days, though you may have to wait longer if you want to see a particular G.P.
The nurses based in our practice treat patients for a wide range of common conditions.
Telephone Consultations
We can also provide you with a telephone consultation, if this is more appropriate, e.g. for advice, test results or other query. Please request a telephone appointment when speaking to the receptionist.
If you need to speak to a doctor urgently, we will either put you through as soon as we can or take your telephone number and the doctor will ring you back when possible.
Chaperone
If the doctor or nurse considers it appropriate, you will be offered the presence of a chaperone during your consultation, or you may request one.
Alternatively, you may prefer to bring a friend or relative with you to your appointment.
OUT OF HOURS
If you or your family need urgent medical care when the surgery is closed, please phone the usual daytime surgery number (01777 713330) and your call will be re-directed to the out-of hours service. Alternatively call the Out of Hours Service on 111. Your needs will be assessed and you will either be given advice or arrangements will be made for you to be seen by a healthcare professional.
This service provides Emergency Cover Only and is for urgent problems that cannot wait till the following morning when normal surgery resumes.
CANCELLATIONS
Please inform us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend for your appointment so that we can allocate your appointment to another patient.
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NHS Walk-in Centre
Situated in Worksop. This is a led drop-in service offering health advice, information and treatment of minor ailments by experienced NHS nurses and health information advisors. It is open 365 days a year from 8am-8pm.

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.

AA Alcoholics Anonymous
Worksop meetings held at: Abbey Street Community Centre, Abbey Street. Retford meetings held at: St Saviours Church Community Centre, Welham Road, Retford.
AA is a voluntary fellowship of men and women who are alcoholics and who help each other to achieve and maintain sobriety by sharing experiences and giving mutual support.
AA Alcoholics Anonymous
Worksop meetings held at: Abbey Street Community Centre, Abbey Street. Retford meetings held at: St Saviours Church Community Centre, Welham Road, Retford.

Contact Worksop meetings held at: Abbey Street Community Centre, Abbey Street. Retford meetings held at: St Saviours Church Community Centre, Welham Road, Retford.
Email: gso@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Phone: 0800 9177 650
COVID19 update - 16th July 2020 - all meetings currently on-line - see website for further details - http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
AA is a voluntary fellowship of men and women who are alcoholics and who help each other to achieve and maintain sobriety by sharing experiences and giving mutual support. Members are helped to achieve sobriety by staying away from one drink, one day at a time.
Group meetings help to maintain this and each member follows a programme of Twelve Steps to recovery. Self–honesty among members is fundamental and anonymity preserved.
Time: 19:30 Duration 1hr30mins
Wheelchair accessible

Alanon
57B Great Suffolk Street London
National Helpline, for those affected by someone else's drinking.
Contact 57B Great Suffolk Street London
Email: enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk
Phone: Office : 020 7593 2070 Helpline : 0800 0086 811
Website: http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/
COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - Given the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to reassure you that Al-Anon Family Groups is still available to provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. Whilst we do have a contingency plan in place there may be times when the Helpline is covered by a limited number of volunteers so please bear with us while we try to answer your call. We suggest anyone wishing to attend a meeting calls the Helpline to request a group contact. Telephone: 0800 0086 811
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or has died.

Double Impact
Ashfield Medical Centre King Street Sutton-in-Ashfield
After care support for those aged 18+ in recovery from drug/alcohol use. For those wanting to move away from a drink/drug lifestyle. Includes access to training education and employment.
Contact Ashfield Medical Centre King Street Sutton-in-Ashfield
Email: No email address available
Phone: 01623 272003
Website: http://www.doubleimpact.org.uk
COVID19 update - for full information please visit https://www.doubleimpact.org.uk/covid-19-secure/
Why we exist
Drug and alcohol addiction affects people from all walks of life and the reasons behind it can be complex. Research is now showing that in many cases it is a response to childhood trauma or difficult life events. Our service users have often lost their home, their health, their job, family, friends, confidence and hope – people can remain caught up in a vicious cycle of addiction, problems, shame and guilt . Our experience of delivering local services and projects since 1998 has resulted in a passionate belief that addiction doesn’t need to destroy lives – with the right support at the right time, people can and do recover to become ‘better than well’, able to take up their place in society and be excellent citizens, parents, family members and employees.
By supporting individuals, we benefit the community; in turn, we rely on the community for our successes. You can make a difference as a business or employer through the power of partnership; as a donor or fundraiser to help us reach farther; or as a volunteer selflessly supporting our services.

WAM (What about Me?)
Laurel House Ransom Park Southwell Road West Rainworth
Support service for children and young people 5-17 years old, living in Notts, and affected by someone else's substance misuse.
Contact Laurel House Ransom Park Southwell Road West Rainworth
Email: wam.team@nottshc.nhs.uk
Phone: 0115 9691300 ext 16499
Website: http://www.wamnotts.co.uk
WAM provide 1-1 support to children and young people affected by somebody else's mental health and/or substance use. We provide our service in the community which means we can see you at a place that is convenient and nearby for you.
1-1 support provided Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Children and young people can get in touch with us themselves, or a family member can contact us. What About Me (WAM) is a charity offering support services for children and young people aged 5 to 19, in Nottinghamshire county (not Nottingham city), who are affected by someone else's substance use or misuse. This could be their mum, dad, brother, sister, friend or just anyone that they know or care about. WAM provides telephone support, text messaging, face-to-face support and school sessions.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham
The service for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a specialised multi-disciplinary service for severe and complex child and adolescent mental health problems and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham

Contact Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham
Phone: 0115 969 1300
Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting: Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. It’s the part of the NHS which helps children and young people who have problems with their thoughts or feelings. We can help people until they are 18. If someone like a teacher or your doctor is worried about you, they can write to CAMHS to see if we can help you. This is called making a referral. The person who is going to write to us has to get your permission first. As long as we think you are able to decide, it's up to you whether or not we let your parents know.
If you are having trouble with your thoughts or feelings talk to your parents or carers, or an adult you trust. There is a useful website called Health for Teens that you may find useful: http://www.healthforteens.co.uk/
Most children who get help from CAMHS see one of our community teams. This normally means you will come to see us for weekly appointments at one of our bases, at a health centre or at your school. We have lots of people working for us who can help you in different ways. These include:
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family therapists – who talk through problems with you and your family
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CAMHS social workers – who support children and families through difficult times
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family support workers – who can give advice to your parents or carers
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mental health practitioners – who support young people and their families to bring about positive change
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psychologists – experts in how people think and act
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psychiatrists – doctors who work on thoughts and feelings
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art psychotherapists – who can help you by using art and music
For more information visit our website: http://bit.ly/2sQl6GD
Information for parents and carers can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sgBCkS
As well as our community teams, we have some teams which work on other difficulties. These include:
- Problems with eating
- Problems with drugs or alcohol
- Psychosis – when someone hears or sees things which aren’t there
- Intellectual disability – when someone finds it difficult to communicate or understand things
Teen Challenge UK
Teen Challenge UK, Willoughby House, Station Road Upper Broughton, Nottinghamshire
Operates nationally to help young people who have developed life controlling problems, especially drug and alcohol addictions, and also to offer preventative help to those who may be in danger of doing so.
Teen Challenge UK
Teen Challenge UK, Willoughby House, Station Road Upper Broughton, Nottinghamshire
Contact Teen Challenge UK, Willoughby House, Station Road Upper Broughton, Nottinghamshire
Email: info@tcla.org.uk
Phone: Females: 01269 844114 Males: 01664 822221
Website: http://www.teenchallenge.org.uk
Teen Challenge UK is a registered charity and operates nationally to help young people who have developed life controlling problems, especially drug and alcohol addictions, and also to offer preventative help to those who may be in danger of doing so.
Teen Challenge UK started in 1968 and now works in fifteen locations in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Teen Challenge London and Teen Challenge Strathclyde grew out of Teen Challenge UK and are now affiliated works.
The goal of Teen Challenge UK is to help people become mentally sound, physically well, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted & spiritually alive.
een Challenge is built on and driven by Christian values and beliefs, which clearly show how precious and loved each individual is. We take this message to young people whose lives are messed up, who have lost all sense of self worth, self esteem and often the will to live. Everybody deserves the opportunity to live free and to become everything they were created to be.
Step Forward
An independent self help group for people experiencing alcohol problems or concerned about their alcohol consumption. Holds regular meetings in a non-judgemental environment which is strictly confidential.
Contact
Email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Phone: 0115 911 1661 c/o Self Help Nottingham Information Service
An independent self help group for people experiencing alcohol problems or concerned about their alcohol consumption. Holds regular meetings in a non-judgemental environment which is strictly confidential. The group offers a chance to relax in an informal setting and meet others, with similar experiences, chat over a coffee and share thoughts and ideas aboiut alcohol and health issues. Welcomes people who live in or around Cresswell, Shirebrook, Warsop, Cuckney, Langwith, Worksop, Mansfield and nearby areas.We meet every Wednsday evening in Creswell.
Information and enquiry service:
Tel: 0115 911 1661 between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk.

Catch22
Radford Unity Complex, 203 Ilkeston Road, Radford, Nottingham
Our programmes help those we work with to steer clear of crime or substance misuse, do the best they can in school or college and develop skills for work, live independently on leaving care or custody
Contact Radford Unity Complex, 203 Ilkeston Road, Radford, Nottingham
Email: www.catch-22.org.uk
Phone: 0115 9158816
Website: https://www.catch-22.org.uk/
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.

Rhubarb Farm
Community Interest Company, Hardwick Street, Langwith
Rhubarb Farm is a social enterprise who use the therapeutic horticulture model for developing skills, confidence, health and employability.
Contact Community Interest Company, Hardwick Street, Langwith
Email: enquiries@rhubarbfarm.co.uk
Phone: 01623 741210
Website: http://www.rhubarbfarm.co.uk/
COVID LOCKDOWN NEWS
At lockdown, Rhubarb Farm closed to all volunteers on 23rd March. 10 staff continued to work on site, to maintain our horticultural production, and to adapt our work to providing food bags for people in need, and cooked meals for older people. Staff kept weekly contact with all our volunteers during lockdown, to help them through the isolation and support their resilience in coping with the situation.
We have been delivering about 55 food bags every Friday, and 25 cooked meals every Monday. We have also continued to supply our regular veg bag customers, who all come to collect them on Fridays or Saturday mornings.
Rhubarb Farm receives food every week from Fareshare which is the main source of food for our food bags. But we also receive donations of food from Morrisons of Bolsover, and Tesco of Clowne. In addition, through the support of grants, we buy toiletries to add to the bags, and some vegetables when available from our site.
We have lost a lot of income as a result of losing paying placements, and so have had to apply for a lot of grants.
We have received grants from the following funders, and wish to express our thanks for all their support during this time:
Feeding Derbyshire, Local Improvement Scheme of Nottinghamshire County Council, Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Alpkit Foundation, Charities Aid Foundation, The Fore, Tesco Bags of Help, Aviva Community Fund, Bolsover Connect, Community Leadership Fund of Derbyshire County Council, Bolsover COVID-19 Recovery Fund. We were rejected by several other funders, as the demand for financial help has been huge and funders cannot help all voluntary sector organisations. In addition, we received a £10,000 grant from Bassetlaw District Council because we have a business rateable value. This and the grants we received have helped us sustain the enterprise and continue to work during the pandemic.
We furloughed 7 staff and 2 staff worked from self-isolation. The Job Retention Scheme has enabled us to keep our staff in employment although we have had to make one staff member redundant, because not all our posts are funded.
Since 26th May we have very gradually been bringing volunteers back to site. This has to be a very slow process because of the need to maintain and manage social distancing, hand hygiene and general hygiene. We received a grant to install an outdoor sink, which has helped with this. During lockdown staff re-organised three different buildings: the office became the new shop and Community Pantry. The Men in Sheds container became the new office, and the shop became the new Men in Sheds building! The Mess Room was also refurbished, and distancing and hygiene measures installed.
Rhubarb Farm is resilient, flexible and well-organised and we have high hopes that we will be able to maintain our services and continue to help vulnerable people to change their lives for the better.
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

Place2Be
Place2Be 13 / 14 Angel Gate 326 City Road London
Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of children and their families by providing access to therapeutic and emotional support in schools, using a proven model backed up by research and training.
Contact Place2Be 13 / 14 Angel Gate 326 City Road London
Email: enquiries@place2be.org.uk
Phone: 0207 923 5500
Website: https://www.place2be.org.uk
Like the rest of the world, Place2Be is adapting as coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts society and everyday lives.
With school closures and lots of uncertainty, we’re working hard to ensure we can support as many children, young people and families as possible during this unsettling time. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing tips, advice, and updates on how to access our services.
With so much uncertainty in the world, children and young people need our emotional support now more than ever. Please donate today to help us to support the mental health of children and families across the UK.
Children are less likely to suffer from serious mental health difficulties in later life if they receive support at an early age, providing a cost saving to adult mental health services.
Growing evidence indicates that promoting positive mental health also improves a range of positive school outcomes, including attitudes to learning, better attendance and lower exclusion rates.

CGL Drug and Alcohol Support & Young Person's Substance Misuse Service
CGL, Worksop Recovery Centre, Ground Floor, Crown House, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Adult service for 18+ living in Notts. Please call 0115 8960798 for info.Young Person's service is open to anyone under 18.Call on 01623 703373 for more info.
CGL Drug and Alcohol Support & Young Person's Substance Misuse Service
CGL, Worksop Recovery Centre, Ground Floor, Crown House, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Contact CGL, Worksop Recovery Centre, Ground Floor, Crown House, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Email: notts@cgl.org.uk
Phone: 01158 960798
Website: https://www.changegrowlive.org/
COVID19 update, 17th August 2020 - We are here to keep you safe.
In line with government guidelines, we are limiting face to face contact to avoid spreading the virus.
We will keep in touch with you over the phone to make sure you're getting along ok. Please make sure we have your up to date phone number. If you miss our call please call us back as it is important that we stay in touch. If you have a medical review this will remain in place but unless your worker informs you otherwise, it will likely take place over the phone.
You can contact us on 0115 8960 798 or email us on notts@cgl.org.uk. You can also speak to a member of our online team.
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

Single Point of Referral (SPR) - Bassetlaw
Our Single Point of Access (SPA) service provides a central point of access, via telephone, for all Bassetlaw residents who have a health query or wish to make contact with their health professional supporting them in their care.
Help in a crisis during Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting: Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Single Point of Referral - Bassetlaw
Our Single Point of Referral service provides a central point of access, via telephone, for all Bassetlaw residents who have a health query or wish to make contact with their health professional supporting them in their care.
Single Point of Referral is staffed by a team of experienced advisors who have a wide knowledge of local health service provision and customer care expertise.
Our service is available to adults over the age of 18.
Accessing our service
Single Point of Referral is a telephone service. Please contact 01777 274 422
Service opening hours
This service is a seven day service 7am - 9pm
Accessing our service
Single Point of Access (SPA) is a telephone service. Please contact 01777 274 422
Contact details
Telephone: 01777 274 422

Bassetlaw Connect
Unit 3. The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop Notts
Free advice & support for people who may be thought to be at risk of deteriorating health & independence within the Bassetlaw area.
Contact Unit 3. The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop Notts
Email: nchabassetlaw.connect@ncha.org.uk
Phone: 0115 8443541
Website: https://careandsupport.ncha.org.uk/Bassetlaw-Connect
COVID19 update, 29th July 2020 - no drop in sessions at the moment but face to face visits have resumed.
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, Partnership House ( Worksop ) - 11am - 4pm
Friday 11.00 - 4.00 Goodwin Hall, Retford

The Friary
The Friary 46 Musters Road West Bridgford
We empower homeless and vulnerable adults to rebuild their lives by offering practical services, advice and emotional support.
Contact The Friary 46 Musters Road West Bridgford
Email: admin@the-friary.org.uk
Phone: 0115 982 5448
Website: http://the-friary.org.uk/
COVID INFORMATION
To provide food and essential support during the Coronavirus pandemic, our Friary Drop-in Centre will be open:
Monday – Friday
09.00 – 12.00 each day
We are offering a limited but practical at the door drop-in service daily by giving out food, clothes, essential items and providing welfare support. Please respect the social distancing advice when you arrive. Please only attend our drop-in Centre if essential.
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed
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

Release Drugs, The Law & Human Rights
UK experts on drugs & drug laws
COVID-19 Harm Reduction for People Who Use Drugs
The following tips were developed to inform the global community of drug users on important harm reduction tips to practice during the current COVID-19 ("coronavirus") pandemic. Please share, disseminate, and alter as needed to fit the needs of your community. And above all else, please stay safe and look after each other.
- DON'T SHARE pipes, bongs, vapes or joints, nasal tubes, and all injecting equipment including sterilized water
- If you've got the money, try to STOCK UP on your drugs of choice before things deteriorate much further
- If you are on OST ask your doctor if you can GET A 3 MONTH TAKE-HOME PRESCRIPTION. Ask if you can skip appointments and urine testing for at least three months.
- BE PREPARED TO GO THROUGH INVOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL if your supplier(s) gets sick. Have backup plans and make sure you have all the necessary medications, food and drinks you will need to detox off opiates. Similar steps can be taken by those with habits to other drugs.
- STOCK UP ON DRUG USING EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS and get enough to last you at least 3 - 4 weeks (longer if you are high risk for infection and if programs can manage it)
- WIPE DOWN drug packages/wraps with alcohol-based cleansers after your dealer drops them off or once you've picked them up. A minimum 60% alcohol concentration has been shown to effectively kill the virus). Anti-bacterial washes don't kill viruses but are better than nothing.
- AVOID PUTTING DRUG BAGS/WRAPS IN YOUR MOUTH, VAGINA OR ANUS. If you must carry it in your body, clean vigorously with an alcohol-based cleanser both before and after you take it out, and if carried in your mouth use an alcohol-based mouthwash afterwards
- WASH YOUR HANDS with soap and hot water vigorously for at least 20 seconds (but longer if you can) every time you come into contact with others, after handling money and after you get your drugs. Paper towels are preferred for drying hands, or at least use a clean towel
- PREPARE YOUR DRUGS YOURSELF and ensure that you don't handle or touch other people's equipment/drugs and don't let them touch yours
- If you have symptoms or think you're getting sick, AVOID GOING TO YOUR LOCAL HR PROGRAMS - HAVE THEM DELIVER TO YOU and tell them you are unwell so they can take the necessary precautions for their safety
- Be prepared for the POSSIBILITY OF NEEDLE EXCHANGES AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS CLOSING DOWN (and possibly drug detoxes) and follow steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 to reduce any problems related to running out of supplies or equipment
- Remember that people with compromised immune systems, lung diseases and other pre-existing conditions are more at risk of contracting COVID19 and help keep them safe by keeping yourself safe - follow these and other harm reduction tips to help you achieve this goal.
Release is the national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law. The organisation, founded in 1967, is an independent and registered charity.
Through our services the team provides free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use and to drug laws.
The organisation campaigns directly on issues that impact on our clients - it is their experiences that drive the policy work that Release does and why we advocate for evidence-based drug policies that are founded on principles of public health rather than a criminal justice approach.
Release believes in a just and fair society where drug policies should reduce the harms associated with drugs, and where those who use drugs are treated based on principles of human rights, dignity and equality.
The organisation is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, as well as being part of the Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs (VNGOC) and the New York NGO Committee on Drugs (NYNGOC).
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.
Bolsover Friendship Group
A New peer support group in Bolsover Derbyshire Recovery & Peer Support Service
COVID19 update 6th August 2020 - possibly opening again in September, but please call for full information
A new peer led support group to offer a safe space to help individuals manage low mood, increase their confidence and to make new friends through shared understanding and experience
Meetings held at Hillstown Village Hall

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.
Mental Health Support Group Retford
17 Churchgate, Retford
This group meets weekly on a Wednesday in the Retford Library between 10.00 - 12.00. No appointment required
Your Health Your Way - Notts Integrated Wellbeing Service
Adult weight management, Smoking cessation, Physical activity & Brief alcohol support
Contact
Email: yourhealth.notts@ablhealth.co.uk
Phone: 0115 7722515
Website: https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/support-in-your-area-bassetlaw/
COVID19 update 13th August 2020 - As of June 1st 2020 Your Health, Your Way will be delivering all elements of the Integrated Wellbeing Service, this means we will be accepting referrals for:
• Weight management,
• Smoking cessation,
• Physical activity,
• Brief alcohol support.
All interventions will be delivered remotely in accordance with social distancing guidelines. We will be able to provide both one to one and group based support via telephone and online support (Zoom).
Referrals from GP practices can be made via the F12/Ardens function and both third party and self-referrals can be made.
Welcome to Your Health Your Way. Nottinghamshire’s new Integrated Wellbeing Service funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and delivered by ABL Health. We are here to help all residents of Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city) get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. We offer realistic and practical support for people to make life long healthy behaviour changes.
We are here to help all residents of Nottinghamshire (excluding Nottingham city) get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. We offer realistic and practical support for people to make life long healthy behaviour changes.
Individuals can access the following services:
- Weight management (virtual group clinics and one to ones via telephone)
- Adult weight management (virtual group clinics and one to one telephone support)
- Family weight management (telephone support)
- Smoking cessation (telephone)
- Physical activity (bespoke recorded activity sessions are emailed to clients to complete at home)
- Brief alcohol support (telephone support)
Referrals can be made from health professionals and GP practices via the F12/Ardens function and both third party and self-referrals can be made online by visiting Your Health Your Way Notts. https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/ .
Your Health Your Way is here to support residents of Bassetlaw make life long healthy behaviour changes.
Our Bassetlaw team are here to support you to get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/support-in-your-area-bassetlaw/
Rhubarb Farm - Marigold Club
Community Interest Company Hardwick Street Langwith
Rhubarb Farm is a social enterprise who use the therapeutic horticulture model for developing skills, confidence, health and employability.
Contact Community Interest Company Hardwick Street Langwith
Email: enquiries@rhubarbfarm.co.uk
Phone: 01623 741210
Website: http://www.rhubarbfarm.co.uk/
ACTIVITY CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID AND NOT ABLE TO SOCIALLY DISTANCE SAFELY.
Group for women who are interested in woodworking.
£2.50 to include lunch.