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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.
- Age UK Northamptonshire Reception: 01604 611200. Service advice 0845 677 2220. Lifetime courses 01604 629595
- 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.
- Dementia Care – helpline 0845 3000 336. Kettering/Corby 0771 748 5045
- East Northamptonshire Council (the District Council) Who’s Who page
- 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
- RNID – support for hearing impaired people 0808 808 0123
- 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.
- Water 08457 145 145
- When They Get Older – practical tips and free helpful guides for people caring for elderly relatives or friends.
