Useful contacts

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

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

Alzheimer’s Society 0114 276 8414

Bamforth Building, 110 Burton St, Sheffield S6 2HH I www.alzheimers.org.uk I helpline@alzheimers.org.uk

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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 0808 808 1677

I www.cruse.org.uk I sheffield@cruse.org.uk

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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 0808 808 2241 E

Electricity Northern Power Grid 0800 375675

To report a power cut call 105. (open 24 hours, 7 days a week). I www.northernpowergrid.com

Elderly Accommodation Counsel www.housingcare.org

A national charity that helps older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.

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.

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

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 Debtline 0808 808 4000

I www.nationaldebtline.org

Gas Emergency Service 0800 111 999

I www.nationalgrid.com/uk/gas-transmission/safety-and-emergencies

National Rail Enquiries 03457 484950

I www.nationalrail.co.uk

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

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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.

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Parkinson's Disease Society I 0800 800 0303 I www.parkinsons.org.uk

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Rape Crisis

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

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Samaritans I (Freephone) 116 123 I www.samaritans.org

Sheffield Carers Centre 0114 272 8362

Dearing House, Young Street, Sheffield S1 4UP I www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk

Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau 0808 278 7820

The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW I www.citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk Sheffield City Council I 0114 273 4567 I www.sheffield.gov.uk

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

Shelter 0808 800 4444

Stroke Association

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

0303 303 3100

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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 Traveline I www.traveline.info

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Victim Support Y

Yorkshire Water I www.yorkshirewater.com

0300 303 1976

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