PRACTICAL
SUPPORT & INFORMATION
CONTACT A FAMILY 0808 808 3555
Gives information and advice to families of disabled children and
encourages mutual support through a network of local and national
support groups Mon-Fri 9am-5.00pm.
FAMILY FUND TRUST 0845 130 45 42
York based organisation that helps families of disabled and seriously
ill children under the age of 16. Give grants eg holiday and
leisure,
and, information related to the care of the child such as benefits,
holidays and transport.
CENTRE FOR SEPARATED FAMILIES 01904 610268
(York) 07876498992(Harrogate) 07876 498998 (East Coast)
Advice on many issues such as benefits, housing and money to their
members.
PACT YORKSHIRE: 01904 639056
A wide-ranging programme of direct services and development
initiatives designed to support and empower children with disabilities
and their families. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
SPECIAL FAMILIES - YORK 01904 629640
SPECIAL FAMILIES - RYEDALE 01653 699000
Parent and family support group for families who have a disabled child
YOUNG CARERS SERVICE
YORK 01904 724466/SCARBOROUGH01723 378582
Offers advice information and support for young carers (under 18).
RYEDALEYOUTH SERVICE 01653 694122
Free and confidential information and support to young people (11-25)
in and around Malton.
YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (YES) 01904 623850
YES offers free and confidential information and support to young
people up to 25. Counselling in York by appointment.
YOUTH SERVICE AND ADULT EDUCATION 01653 694122
Free and confidential information and support to young people (11-25)
in and around Malton.
AGE
CONCERN
Selby 01757 704115/Scarborough and District 01723 3790580/
York 01904 627995 or 621020
Gives a wide variety of help, practical support and advice to older
people and their relatives.
OLDER CITIZENS ADVOCACY YORK 01904 676200
Advocacy and information to people over 60. Promotes the rights of
individuals experiencing disagreements or complaints about services
care treatment and other social or health related issues.
CARERS
UK
Carers UK help line 0808 808 7777 Information and support through a
nationwide network of groups.
CARERS’ CENTRE - YORK AND SELBY DISTRICT
Selby 01904 724314/York 01904 724466
Advice information and support for carers. Produces free newsletter and
organises courses. Works with carers carer groups and organisations to
improve services for carers. Offers a service to young carers (under
18).
COPMANTHORPE COMMUNICARE 07843012629
For locals in need of help with shopping transport to hospital clinics
library and so on. In an emergency can provide an emergency baby or
'granny' sitter. ( Caroline Kett )
CROSSROADS
Selby 01757 210013/York 01904 790200 and 01904 785158
Gives practical reliable support to the carers of children and adults
with care needs and to young carers. Trained support workers provide
support at home.
HUNTINGTON GOOD NEIGHBOURS' ASSOCIATION 01904 637009
A volunteer scheme for Huntington and Earswick residents in
case
of
emergency or for short-term basis. Services offered include visiting
shopping, transport and household jobs.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME AND DIRECT PAYMENTS
Harrogate/Craven 01765 605515 /Richmondshire/Hambleton
01423 323652/Scarborough 01723 500043/York 01904 427251
Advice on direct payments to disabled people to pay for community care
Personal Assistance Scheme gives support to disabled people aged over
18 requiring seven-plus hours per week personal assistance for
independent living in the community. Help/advice given in the
employment of personal assistants.
RYEDALE CARERS SUPPORT SCHEME 01751 472232
Supports those who are caring for an elderly or disabled person at
home. Runs groups in Pickering, Malton and Kirkbymoorside.
SCARBOROUGH AND RYEDALE CARERS RESOURCE
01751 473727
BRITISH
RED CROSS
Malton 01653 696188 /York 01904 691021
Often provide medical loan schemes e.g. wheelchairs and
commodes.
In
York also Transport (wheelchair accessible minibus) and home visiting
hand/shoulder massage.
YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL e.g. York 01904 613161
Contact point for council services including Occupational Therapy (who
can provide aids such as chair raisers to help you manage and housing
adaptations such as ramps) and other social service provision.
EQUIPMENT HIRE - OTHER. Some local disability organisations eg Whitby
DAG provide equipment for hire. Selby DIAL has some sma;;
items
which
can be purchased, and a short-term wheelchair hire service, as does
Shopmoblity York. (See addresses on page 1 and 3). Local
disability
organisations often provide RADAR keys for disabled toilets.
(£3.50)
(Also from RADAR website).
WILLIAM MERRITT DISABLED LIVING CENTRE 0113 305 5332
Information and advice on aids for disabled living from Leeds.
CALIBRE
01296 432 339
Free lending library of books on audiocassette, by post, to people with
difficulty reading.
ADVOCACY
ALLIANCE
01723 363910
For people who need in help in getting their voice heard Scarborough,
This document is available in large print
Filey, Whitby and Ryedale areas. Letter writing,
attending
meetings,
and put together complaints on health issues etc. Can home visit
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
For free general advice including welfare benefits. See phonebook.
(Also contact your local disability advice centre)
DISABILITY LAW SERVICE. 020 77919800
Free legal advice and representation service for disabled and
families
RADAR 020 7250 3222
Advice for disabled people on employment, education, home-care
community living assessments and other local authority services.
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