Covid -19- advice available under the GET ADVICE heading on the website:  http://www.independentage.org/                                                                                                                        Provides information and advice service for older people, their families and caers, focusing on social care, welfare benefits and befriending services. This is integrated wih local support, includin one to one and group befriending schemes.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

COVID19 update, 20th July 2020 - for details please call 01302 812345

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.

Rotherham Heroes Volunteer Programme

26th March 2020

We are aware that many residents will want to help by supporting their neighbours or others who may be in self-isolation, and that there will be residents in need of help with some tasks who will not be sure who they can turn to. We are working together with Rotherham Council and the Rotherham Together Partnership to help support and coordinate this activity.

ROTHERHAM HEROES VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME

The Rotherham Heroes Volunteer Programme is a borough-wide volunteer programme, co-ordinated by the Rotherham Community Hub to help vulnerable people across Rotherham during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Rotherham Community Hub includes Rotherham Council, Voluntary Action Rotherham and other community partners.

WHO CAN SIGN UP?

We want to hear from people who wish to volunteer, and businesses and community groups that can offer help in the coming weeks and months.

We particularly want to hear from community groups and volunteers who can offer help with:

• shopping for essentials
• tackling loneliness
• prescription collection
• pet care / dog walking
• advice and signposting to support services.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

• If you are a volunteer we will match you with a community group who will contact you soon.
• If you are a business willing to help we will link you into the local community organisations in your neighbourhood. We will respond as quickly as we can. We will respond as quickly as we can. Response times will be dependent on the number of enquiries we receive.
• If you are a representative of a community group we will add you to our database, match you with potential volunteers and provide you with the details of anyone who contacts us requesting support.

Please note, we are currently only asking for volunteers to register. Further details on how residents can request help will be available soon.

STAYING SAFE

We want volunteers and neighbours to be safe whilst you help one another out during this uncertain time. We will be providing guidance on this shortly. In the meantime, please refer to the information below on ‘Protecting Yourself and Loved Ones’.

Sign up to the Rotherham Heroes Volunteer Programme

VOLUNTEER TOOLKIT

An information pack has been designed for community organisations and other partners to help us spread the word and get involved in this vital volunteer programme.

Volunteer Toolkit

Voluntary Action Rotherham provide a comprehensive range of specialist support services to meet your needs: Community Accountancy, DBS Checking Service, Funding  and organisational Support, Human Resources, Meeting Room Hire, Office Accommodation, Online Directory, Payroll, Photocopying, Social Prescribing Service, Training Courses

There are a number of ways you can get involved in Volunteering. Either come along for an appointment or apply online. Come along to speak to one of our advisors who will be able to explain what it is all about.

DUE TO COVID19 PLEASE CALL THE CENTRE FOR LATEST UPDATES ON TIMES AND ACTIVITIES

The Old Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop S80 2BP

The Aurora Wellbeing Centre Worksop 01909 470985

Offer services for people with a diagnosis of cancer or long term conditions. Provides advice information and support. Drop in support group Macmillan information hub.

Gentle gym sessions Pilates and Yoga.
Beauty and Holistic treatments.
Cancer patients are entitled to 6 free treatments. Carers are entitled to 2 free treatments.
Support group 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

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

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/

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. 

1. DON'T SHARE pipes, bongs, vapes or joints, nasal tubes, and all injecting equipment including sterilized water
2. If you've got the money, try to STOCK UP on your drugs of choice before things deteriorate much further
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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)
6. 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.
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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).

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.

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

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.