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- ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England: acre@northantsacre.org.uk Rural Wellbeing Service, advice and support for Village & Community Halls, bulk oil buying scheme called Olive, assisting with Neighbourhood Planning and advice on Funding & Grants.
- Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) – support for hearing impaired people 0808 808 0123
- Age UK Northamptonshire Reception: 01604 611200. Service advice 0845 677 2220. Lifetime courses 01604 629595
- Anglian Water customer helpline 0345 791 9155
- Beavers … for boys and girls from age 6
- Blind Society South Lincs Blind Society helps blind and partially sighted people to live as independently as possible by providing advice, emotional support, equipment and information on different eye conditions 01476 592775
- British Red Cross – dial a wheelchair service 01604 678500
– first call service 0345 054 7171 (getting your independence back when you come out of hospital) - Call Connect – the bus you can book now visits Corby, Oakham and Oundle as well as Stamford.
- Care & Repair (Corby) 01536 447960
- Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Advice Guide for expert information 24/7, and a Web Form for more complicated advice. 0844 855 2122. Local contact numbers.
- Cubs … for boys and girls from age 8
- Dementia Care – helpline 0845 3000 336. Kettering/Corby 0771 748 5045
- East Northamptonshire Council (the District Council) Who’s Who page
- First for Wellbeing If you are after support with your wellbeing, or know someone who needs support, but you are not sure where to start, visit www.firstforwellbeing.co.uk/wellbeing-assessment and take our free online assessment. This is an innovative an exciting service from the County Council.
- Gas 0800 111 999
- Electricity 0800 056 8090
- Medical Community Transport for essential medical appointments, dentist, optician, or to visit people in hospital or residential care. Call 01832 275433.
- MIND – support for people with mental health issues 01604 230748
- Member of Parliament Tom Pursglove – his website is here.
- Pension Service 0845 606 0265
- Police 03000 111 222 or dial 101 – and always 999 in an emergency
- RNIB – support for visually impaired people 0303 123 9999
- Scouts … for boys and girls from age 10
- Spire Homes – and here’s their latest Performance Report
- Stroke Association – 01604 687727
- Victim Support 01604 603477
- Volunteer Action Befriending Scheme offering one-to-one support and companionship for the elderly. Call the Befriending Co-ordinator on 01832 275433.
- When They Get Older – practical tips and free helpful guides for people caring for elderly relatives or friends.
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