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 a message any time and request a call back. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK Mid Mersey 01744 752 644

The Mansion House (Head Office): The Mansion House, Victoria Park, St Helens, WA10 2UE. I Tel: 01744 752 644 I Email: enquiries@aukmm.org.uk Runcorn Office: 44 Church St, Runcorn, WA7 1LR. I Tel: 01928 575 400 I Email: enquiries@aukmm.org.uk I www.ageuk.org.uk/midmersey

Alzheimer’s Society – Warrington 0151 420 8010

Second Floor Office, Tannery Court, Tanners Ln, Warrington WA2 7NR I www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Halton Clinics:

Beaconsfield Primary Care Centre – Bevan Way, Peelhouse Lane, Widnes WA8 6TR Tel 0151 424 3986; Castlefields Health Centre – The Village Square, Castlefields, Runcorn WA7 2ST Tel: 01928 566671; Chapelfield Clinic – Wilsden Road, Off Liverpool Road, Widnes WA8 7XS Tel: 0151 495 5200; Hallwood Health Centre – East Lane, Hallwood, Runcorn WA7 2UT Tel: 01928 593402; Halton Independent Living Centre – Collier St, Runcorn WA7 1HB Tel: 01928 582920; Health Care Resource Centre Widnes – Oaks Place, off Caldwell Rd, Widnes WA8 7GD Tel: 0151 495 5000; Mill Brow Health Centre – Millbrow, Widnes WA8 6RT Tel: 0151 495 5264; Murdishaw Health Centre – Gorsewood Lane, Runcorn WA7 6ES Tel: 01928 842829; St Pauls Health Centre – High Street, Runcorn WA7 1AB Tel: 01928 564612; Widnes Urgent Care Centre – Health Care Resource Centre Widnes, Oaks Place, off Caldwell Rd, Widnes WA8 7GD Tel: 0151 495 5000.

Warrington Clinics:

Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre – Legh Street, Warrington WA1 1UG Tel: 01925 843853; Birchwood Clinic – Spencer House, 81a Dewhurst Road, Birchwood, WA3 7PG Tel: 01925 843864; Culcheth Clinic – Jackson Ave, Culcheth WA3 4DZ Tel: 01925 843684; Grappenhall Clinic – Springfield Avenue, Grappenhall WA4 2NW Tel: 01925 867830: Orford Jubilee Park – Jubilee Drive, Orford WA2 8HE Tel: 01925 251463; Penketh Health Centre – Honiton Way, Penketh WA5 2EY Tel: 01925 867930; Westbrook Clinic – Westbrook Medical Centre, 301 – 302 Westbrook Centre, WA5 8UF Tel: 01925 645152; Woolston Clinic – Holes Lane, Woolston WA1 4LS Tel: 01925 867900; Health Services at Wolves – Martin Dawes Stand, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Winwick Rd, WA2 7NE Tel: 01925 251300; Wheelchair Service – 226 Europa Boulevard, Callands, WA5 7TN Tel: 01925 251447

Citizens Advice Bureau – Halton 0344 477 2121

Widnes Office: Unit 3, Victoria Buildings, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, Cheshire WA8 6DJ Runcorn Office: Ground Floor, Grosvenor House, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2HF I www.haltoncab.org.uk I advice@citizensadvicehalton.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau – Warrington 0300 3309 091 (calls charged at local rate)

The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington WA1 1SR I www.warrington-advice.co.uk I admin@warringtoncabnet.org.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

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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

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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

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

0303 3033 100

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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

Warrington Borough Council 01925 443322

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Contact Warrington, 26-30 Horsemarket Street, WA1 1XL I contact@warrington.gov.uk I www.warrington.gov.uk

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Day Care Centre

We provide flexible packages of care in our day centre for people with dementia. You can visit Mon – Fri for a two hour trial and someone will be available to answer any questions that you have. We are open to Local Authority and Privately funded clients. Transport and meals can be provided and access can be made to the chiropodist and hairdresser who visit. • Group activities • Meals • Hairdressing • Personalised • Outings • Health Checks activities • Chiropody • Bathing Service • Transport Packages can be tailored to need and prices accordingly

Rated Good by CQC

Brampton Lodge provides quality care for our residents.

We provide long term care in three units: • for thirty people with dementia who have residential or nursing needs • for fifteen people with general nursing needs • for fourteen people who are having their needs assessed through intermediate care. • Specialist dementia care • Highly trained staff • End of life care • Single rooms, all en-suite

For further information please contact Debbie Davison on 01925 606 780 or email debbie@careconcepts.co.uk