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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
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.
Admiral Nurses 0800 888 6678 A dementia helpline. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 am to 9pm.. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org
Parkinson's Disease Society I 0800 800 0303 I www.parkinsons.org.uk
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
Rape Crisis
Alzheimer’s Society 0114 276 8414 Bamforth Building, 110 Burton St, Sheffield S6 2HH I www.alzheimers.org.uk I Sheffield-enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk.
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 - Sheffield Branch 2nd Floor, Alpha House, 10 Carver Street, Sheffield S1 4FS I www.cruse.org.uk I sheffield@cruse.org.uk
0114 249 3328
Disability Sheffield 0114 253 6750 The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW I info@disabilitysheffield.org.uk I www.disabilitysheffield.org.uk Disability Service Centre 0800 121 4433, textphone 0800 121 4493 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 0808 200 0247
E Electricity Northern Power Grid I www.northernpowergrid.com
0800 375675
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.housingcare.org/ I info@firststopadvice.org.uk 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.
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 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
S Samaritans I (Freephone) 116 123 I www.samaritans.org Sheffield Carers Centre 0114 272 8362 Ground Floor East, Concept House, 5 Young Street, Sheffield, S1 4UP I www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk 03444 113 111
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
0344 515 1515
Stroke Association Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk
0303 303 3100
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
V Victim Support
0300 303 1976
Y Yorkshire Water I www.yorkshire.com
M 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
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Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, S1 4FW
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Domestic Violence
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0808 808 4000
National Gas Emergency Service I www.nationalgridgas.com
0800 111 999
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
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