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Admiral Nurses (Dementia support) 0800 888 6678 A free dementia helpline. Open Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm and Sat 9 am to 5pm. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org
NHS 111 111 A 24 hour service to get medical help when it’s not a 999 emergency and if you’re not sure whether to visit A&E. Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.
Age UK Sheffield 0114 250 2850 South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, 197 Eyre St, Sheffield S1 3FG I www.ageuk.org.uk/sheffield/ I enquiries@ageuksheffield.org.uk
Parkinson's Disease Society I 0800 800 0303 I www.parkinsons.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society Bamforth Building, 110 Burton St, Sheffield S6 2HH I www.alzheimers.org.uk I helpline@alzheimers.org.uk
Rape Crisis
0114 276 8414
C 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 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 Give information about any crime without giving your name or details Cruse Bereavement Care I www.cruse.org.uk I sheffield@cruse.org.uk
0808 808 1677
D Disability Sheffield 0114 253 6750 The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW I www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk I info@disabilitysheffield.org.uk Disability Service Centre Get advice on a claim for Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance. I www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline
P R 0808 802 9999
Royal Osteoporosis Society 0808 800 0035 Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.theros.org.uk Royal Voluntary Service 0800 196 3646 Supports older people by giving time and practical help so they can get the best from life. I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
S Samaritans I (Freephone) 116 123 I www.samaritans.org Sheffield Carers Centre Dearing House, Young Street, Sheffield S1 4UP I www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk
0114 272 8362
Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW I www.citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk
0808 278 7820
Sheffield City Council I 0114 273 4567 I www.sheffield.gov.uk
0808 808 2241
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Sheffield MENCAP 0114 276 7757 Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road, Sheffield S2 3QF I www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk I mencapoffice@sheffieldmencap.org.uk Sheffield MIND 0114 258 4489 110 Sharrow Lane, Sheffield S11 8AL I www.sheffieldmind.co.uk I info@sheffieldmind.co.uk
Electricity Northern Power Grid 0800 375675 To report a power cut call 105. (open 24 hours, 7 days a week). I www.northernpowergrid.com
Shelter
0808 800 4444
Elderly Accommodation Counsel www.housingcare.org A national charity that helps older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
Stroke Association Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk
0303 303 3100
Emergency services: ambulance, fire and police
999
101 a 24 hour number to contact the police about community safety issues including anti- social behaviour and non-emergency crimes.
T The Department of Work and Pensions I www.dwp.gov.uk The Pension Service I www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service Traveline I www.traveline.info
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Hourglass (was Action on Elder Abuse) 0808 808 8141 We work to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older adults. I www.wearehourglass.org I helpline@wearehourglass.org
Victim Support
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Yorkshire Water I www.yorkshirewater.com
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
N National Debtline I www.nationaldebtline.org
0808 808 4000
Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999 I www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas-transmission/safety-and-emergencies National Rail Enquiries I www.nationalrail.co.uk
03457 484950
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) 0800 298 7650 Provide information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk I helpline@nras.org.uk
0300 303 1976
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