Useful contacts

Action on Elder Abuse 080 880 88141

We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box 60001, Streatham SW16 9BY I www.elderabuse.org.uk I enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk

Admiral Nurses 0800 888 6678

This helpline has been set up to provide people with an opportunity to talk through their worries and concerns about themselves, friends or relatives with dementia. The lines are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 9pm. Callers can leave messages any time and request a call back. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org

Advice Forward Partnership for Hull & East Riding

A network of local free and not-for-profit advice providers across the Hull & East Riding community. I www.adviceforward.org.uk

Age UK Hull 01482 324644

Healthy Living Centre, Bradbury House, Porter Street, Hull HU1 2RH I www.ageuk.org.uk/hull I mailbox@ageukhull.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society – Hull and East Riding Service 01482 211255

Suite D, Annie Reed Court, Annie Reed Road, Beverley HU17 0LF Activity Group – Minster Yard North, Beverley HU17 0DP North Hull Memory Cafe – 37th Avenue, Hull HU6 8AU Activity Group – Carr Lane, Willerby, Hull HU10 6JP West Hull Memory Cafe – 1A Lees Rest Houses, Hull HU4 6XA Hull Singing for the Brain – Elm Avenue, Hull HU8 8PZ East Hull Memory Cafe – 327-329 Holderness Road, Hull HU8 8SH Hull Memory Cafe – Bradbury House, Porter Street, Hull HU1 2RH Activity group – South Lane, Hessle HU13 0RR Activity group – Station Road, Market Weighton, Beverley HU17 5NF Activity group – Main Street, Preston, Hull HU12 8UA Activity group – Bridlington Road, Driffield YO25 5JR I hulleastriding@alzheimers.org.uk I www.alzheimers.org.uk

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CareAware 0161 707 1107

A one stop shop for free advice on care fee funding for older people. I enquiries@careaware.co.uk

Care Quality Commission (CQC) 03000 616161

National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA I www.cqc.org.uk I enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Carers UK – East Riding 01482 396500

Prevents carers from becoming emotionally drained, and from forgetting to take care of themselves. 18 Wednesday Market, Beverly HU17 0DX I www.carersuk.org I ercarers@eastriding.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Hull & East Riding 03444 111 444

Hull Office – The Wilson Centre, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AG Bridlington Office – 5a Prospect Arcade, Prospect Street, YO15 2AL Goole Office – 80 Pasture Road, Goole, DN14 6HD Beverley Office – 100 Lairgate (opp Tiger Inn), Beverley, HU17 8JQ I www.hullandeastridingcab.org.uk/

Connect Well Hull 01482 217 670

Offers advice, support, and provides links to community groups, services, and activities that could help you make positive changes or just improve how you feel. I www.connectwellhull.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677

Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. I www.cruse.org.uk I helpline@cruse.org.uk

Disability Service Centre

Get advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. I www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline

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Elderly Accommodation Counsel 0800 377 7070

Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. I www.eac.org.uk I info@firststopadvice.org.uk

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Mind (National Association for Mental Health) 0300 123 3393

The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. I www.mind.org.uk I info@mind.org.uk

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National Rheumatoid Arthritis

0800 298 7650 Society (NRAS) or 0845 458 3969

Provide information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk

NHS 111 111 P

Parkinson's Disease Society

I www.parkinsons.org.uk

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0800 800 0303

Royal Osteoporosis Society 0808 800 0035

Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.theros.org.uk

Royal Voluntary Service 0330 555 0310

A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain. We support older people by giving time and practical help to help them get the best from life. Royal Voluntary Service, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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Stroke Association 0303 3033 100

Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk

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The Department of Work and Pensions I www.dwp.gov.uk The Pension Service I www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

North Ferriby Nursing Home

Ferriby House, 5 High Street, North Ferriby HU14 3JZ

Providing nursing, residential and respite care for the elderly and disabled

Please give us a ring to chat about your needs on Telephone (01482) 634782 or 631301

www.northferribynursinghome.co.uk

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