(CARERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is now known as CARERS UK)
West
Lancashire Branch Carers Centre,
Hillside Health Centre,
Tanhouse Road,
Skelmersdale. WN8 6DS
Tel / Fax: (01695) 735420. E-Mail:centre@westlancscarers.co.uk
UPDATED 2007
West
Lancs Carers Helpline: 0800 174 877
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| ABBEYFIELDS SOCIETY | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Secretary |
| Address: | 7
Ruff Lane, Ormskirk. L39 Telephone: 01695 576890 |
| Information: |
To provide Care in Housing for the Elderly. To provide accommodation where
residents can have their own room.Two cooked meals a day and help with washing.
Residents retain their own independence. |
| ACCESS MATTERS | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Pam McDonald, Administrator, |
| Address: | 83,
Elmers Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6SG Telephone: 01695 733428 |
| Hours: | 10am - 3pm |
| Information: | To
promote and organise activities, to encourage, develop and improve facilities
and opportunities for access and mobility for the benefit of the general
public and in particular disabled persons and older people. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| ADVOCACY WEST LANCS | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Co-ordinator |
| Address: | 4
Church House, Park Road, Ormskirk L39 3AJ Telephone: 01695 579666 |
| Information | Provides
advocacy support to people in West Lancs. The project includes Mental Health Advocacy, citizen Advocacy for people with learning difficulties. Advocacy is free and confidential. Advocates are available on a one to one basis to help people access information, services, translate jargon and talk to professionals, Service available to adults in the West Lancashire. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| AGE CONCERN (ORMSKIRK) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Chief Officer |
| Address: | The
Seniors Club Moorgate Ormskirk, L39 4RY. Telephone: 01695 571522 |
| Hours: | 10 am. - 4 pm. |
| Information: | To
provide services for elderly people, (i.e. Day Centres, Lunch Clubs, Keep
Fit and Coffee Mornings) and represent the needs of locally elderly people. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| AIDS AND ADAPTATIONS | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone: Ormskirk 585800 |
| Hours: | 8.45 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services, Greetby Buildings, Ormskirk L39 5ER |
| Information: | Aids
to assist a disabled person with daily living are supplied by the Social
Services Department. These include bath aids, walking aids, toilet aids,
high seat chairs and kitchen aids. Wheelchairs can be provided on short
term loan. An adaptation to your home may be required. These include minor
items such as additional stair rails or more major work such as the installation
of stair lifts, ramps or extension work. Aids are available on loan or they
can be purchased. Aids which have a nursing application are provided by
the Health Authority. These include incontinence pads, aids for the bed
and commodes. Please contact your doctor, district nurse or health visitor
for advice on these aids. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Administrator |
| Address: | 18
Stanley Street, Southport PR9 0BX Telephone: 01704 539967 |
| Hours: | Monat
- Friday 9.30 - 2.30 Ring for information on Drop-ins for Carers and those with Alzheimers. |
| Information: | The
Alzheimer's Society is a national registered charity providing information
and support to those looking after people with Alzheimer's Disease and other
forms of dementia. People from West Lancs area are welcome to join our support
group, as there is no group at present in West Lancs. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| ANOREXIA & BULIMIA CARE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Address: | PO
Box 173, Letchworth. Hertforshire SG6 1XQ Telphone: 01462 423351 Email : anorexiabulimiacare@ntlworld.com Website: www.anorexiabulimia.co.uk |
| Information: | A
Christian based charity offering support and self-help resources to sufferers
of eating disorders and those caring for them. Manual for Teachers and Youth
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| ARTHRITIS CARE SELF HELP GROUP | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Ann
Heaton (chair) |
| Address: | 57
Edinburgh Drive, Pemberton, Wigan, Lancs. WN5 9EU Tel: Ann 01942 732542 or Judith 01942 205640. Email: annheaton@hotmail.com |
| Information: | To support all Arthritis suffers and their families.The group meets every 2 months on the last Thursday of the month at Wrightington Hospital in the conference centre at 7.30pm. All are welcome from newly diagnosed,young people of simply young at heart. If you are inable to make the meetings and just wish to speak to someone, call Ann on the above number and arrangements can be made to meet at a mutually convenient time at the hospital. |
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| ARTHRITIS CARE (Wrightington Hospital) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Rheumatology Nurse Specialist |
| Address: | Wrightington
Hospital Trust, Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan Telephone: 01257 256242 |
| Hours: | 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday |
| Information | Education,
advice, support and counselling for patients with arthritic diseases and
their partners or relatives. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| ARTHROGRYPOSIS GROUP | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | North West Contact |
| Address: | 9,
Maple Avenue, Burscough, Lancs. L40 5SL Telephone: 01695 893350 |
| Information: | Through
listening and sharing experiences offers support and advice to sufferers
of Arthrogryposis. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| AUGHTON SUPPORT GROUP (Carers UK) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Organisor Miss A. Laird Telephone: 01695 423302 |
| Information: | Offers
support in an informal atmosphere. Enables carers and ex-carers to meet together for self-help and support. Meetings every two weeks (Telephone for details.) Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| AUTISM INITIATIVES | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Director of Services |
| Address: | 7,
Chesterfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool L23 9XL Telephone: 0151 330 9500 |
| Hours: | Reception 9-5 |
| Information: | Providing
residential and day care for autistic adults, and with a residential school
for autistic children. Also offers support for autistic people and their
parents/carers in their own homes. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BEACON RESOURCE CENTRE (Lancashire County Council) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Team Leader |
| Address: | Beacon
Resource Centre Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale WN8 8PW Telephone: 01695 558431 |
| Hours: | Mon, Wed, Fri 9.00-5.00 p.m. |
| Information: | This
is a service for people with a physical disability and/or sensory impairment,
aged 16-64 years old, and who are living in the West Lancs area. The aim
of the centre is to support disabled people in the planning and developing
of interests and activities of their choice that will enable them to live
as independantly as possible in the community. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BEACONVIEW HOME FOR THE ELDERLY (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Ormskirk
Social Services Tel. 01695 573971 & Skelmersdale Social Services Tel. 01695 51200 |
| Address: | Kiln Lane, Skelmersdale. |
| Information: | Beaconview
is a 50 bedded home run by Lancashire County Council in Old Skelmersdale.
It is divided into 4 separate living areas and offers day care and short
term care to frail and confused elderly people living on their own or with
a carer, and permanent residential care for those people who can no longer
manage in their own homes. If you are caring for an elderly person who would
benefit from these services then please contact your local Social Services
Office. A financial assessment will be completed for short term respite
care and permanent residential care applications. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING SERVICES (West Lancashire) | |
| Address: | 48
Southport Road, Ormskirk. Lancashire. L39 1QR Telephone/Fax: 01695 570729 |
| Hours: | 9.00 - 2.00pm |
| Information: | Provides
counselling and support to anyone who is affected as a result of bereavement.Counselling
is available by home visit or an afternoon appisointment at the office.
There are no limit on the number of counselling sessions. |
| BICKERSTAFFE DAY UNIT (W.Lancs NHS Trust) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Charge Nurse, Bickerstaffe Day Unit |
| Address: | Ormskirk
and District General Hospital Wigan Road, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 2AZ Telephone: 01695 583843 24 hour ansaphone |
| Hours: | 08.30 to 16.30 |
| Information: | Bickerstaffe
Day Unit caters for the older adult with mental health problems. All referrals
to the Unit are via a G.P. we cater for both functional and organic clients.
Functional clients i.e. those with anxiety, depression, or long standing
mental health problems attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Organic clients i.e. those with Alzheimer's disease or any dementia type illness attend Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We also offer an advice service for carers experiencing problems. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BICKERSTAFFE DAY UNIT CARERS SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Support Group Co-ordinator |
| Address: | B.D.U.,
Ormskirk & District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ Telephone: 01695 656655 |
| Information: | Help, Support and Advice on an informal basis with guest speakers providing information on various matters ranging from legal issues to diet and medication. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m. in the B.D.U. If you wish to go on our mailing list, please telephone. |
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| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Tel.
Ormskirk 585800 |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services Greetby Buildings
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| Hours: | 8.45am to 5.00pm |
| Information: | People
whose sight is impaired may be registered after medical diagnosis, as blind,
or partially sighted. Registration is entirely voluntary, but eligibility
for registration necessary to qualify for some benefits such as travel concessions,
reduced T.V. licences, talking books and special aids to assist with everyday
tasks. Appointments with Consultant Opthalmologists for registration purposes
can be arranged through your General Practitioner. Social Workers can assist
with many problems arising as a result of visual impairment. Social Service
Departments also employ Rehabilitation Officers who can advise and offer
instruction on self care and domestic skills, braille, and typing, and independent
mobility and travel skills. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BREATH
EASY SUPPORT GROUP (West Lancashire & Southport) |
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| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Group Secretary |
| Address: | 59
Bellfield, Skelmersdale. Lancs. WN8 9HQ Telephone 01695 723898 |
| Information: | The
self help group is for people,and their carers living with lung disorders, giving vital social interaction support. The group hold regular monthly meetings and issues quarterly newsletter. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| BRIGHTER
FUTURE WORKSHOP (Service & Repair to Mobility Equipment |
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| Local Charity | |
| Address: | Unit 35 Greenhey Place. Gillibrands Industrial Estate, Skelmersdale WN8 9SA |
| Contact: | Telephone
01695 724361 Website: www.bfworkshop.com Email: service@bfworkshop.com |
| Information: | Offering a first class, quality and cost effective service to repair and maintain mobility equipment for people with disabilities. Offering emergency “Get you home service” Also sales of used refurbished mobility equipment |
| BUS PASSES (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone
01695 585800 or Telephone 01695 651200 |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services, Greetby Buildings, Skelmersdale
Social Services, Library Buildings, |
| Information: | Bus
passes are available for some disabled people under pensionable age, who
experience difficulty in walking and for blind and partially sighted people
who experience difficulty in walking. Application must be made in person
to your local Social Services Office. If you or the person you are caring
for is blind, partially sighted or disabled and under pensionable age and
has difficulty in getting about, then please contact your local Social Services
Office. Concessionary travel for senior citizens is offered by West Lancashire
District Council. If you or the person you are caring for is of pensionable
age, then please contact West Lancashire District Council, 52 Derby Street,
Ormskirk, Tel. Ormskirk 577177. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CAR BADGES (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone
01695 585800 or Telephone 01695 651200 |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services, Greetby Buildings, Skelmersdale
Social Services, Library Buildings, |
| Information: | Orange
car badges are supplied by the Social Services Department and may be available
where the driver or passenger experiences permanent and substantial problems
with mobility or blindness. They are also available for organisations where
vehicles carry disabled people. This scheme enables the car badge holder
to park their vehicle in close proximity to the place they wish to visit.
There is a charge of £2 for the car badge, the expiry date of which will
be 3 years from the date of issue. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Telephone:
01695 422496 24hr answerphone |
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| Information: | Support
group for people with Cardiac Problems and their carers/relatives. SUpport groups meet 2nd Tuesday in every month at 7.30pm in Church House Ormskirk. |
| CARERS
SITTING IN SERVICE (West Lancahire) |
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| Address: | 49
Westgate, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale. WN8 8LP Telephone:01695 726162 |
| Hours: | 9.00
- 5.00pm 24hour answering service Fax: 01695 558073 |
| Information: | A
free service to carers of any age, a caring neighbour service to elderly or disabled people living alone support for young carers and their families. following prompt assessment a volunteer to match your needs will visit to enable cover for a break to be taken, or to assist elderly disabled people at home. Accompanied shopping and leisure trips. |
| CARERS UK Northern Office | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Development Officer |
| Address: | 23
New Mount Street, Manchester, M4 4DE. Telephone : 0161 953 4233 Fax: 0161 953 4092 E mail: info@carersnorth.demon.co.uk |
| Information: | Supporting
Carers and assisting Local Branches. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CARERS UK West Lancs Branch | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Chairwoman |
| Address: | The
West Lancs Branch Carers Centre Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale, Lancs WN8 6DS Telephone/Fax: 01695 735420 Email: centre@westlancscarers.co.uk www.westlancscarers.co.uk |
| 24 Hour Helpline 0800 174877 | |
| CentreHours | 9.15 - 2.15 Monday - Thursday |
| Information: | We
support all Carers. We act as a lobby for carers to all Statutory Bodies.
We enable Carers to meet other Carers and ex-Carers. We encourage Carers
to voice their views, problems and needs. Our aim is also to make contact
with "Hidden Carers" and rural Carers. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CARING TOGETHER SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Contact: | Jayne Brown/Jo Hunter. Nursery Offficer’s |
| Address: | Stepping
Stones Child Development Centre Ormskirk District General Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk. L39 2JW Telephone: 01695 598402 |
| Hours: | 8.30 - 4.30 |
| Information: | A
committee of parents/carers and two nursery officers from Stepping stones
child development centre, plan and organise activities and events for children
with additional needs and their families. Children can stay on their mailing
list until 10 years. Most activities occur during school holidays,in addition they offer a sibling club who meet 4 times per year for 5-11 year olds. Monthly support groups for parents including guest speakers,meals out etc. Two drop in play sessions for children with additional needs Play session 1) 1 - 3pm in Ormskirk Child development on Wednesdays 2) 1 - 2.30pm The sure start building, Digmoor Parade. term time only on Mondays. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CHILD BRAIN INJURY TRUST - CBIT | |
| Head Office: | The
Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford.OX2 6HE Telephone : 01865 552467 Helpline: 0845 601 4939 out of hours helpline : 01865 552 467 24 hr answermachine Email : info@cbituk.org or helpline@cbituk.org Web: www.cbituk.org |
| Opening: | Tuesday
3pm - 5pm, Wednesday 12pm - 2pm, Friday 10am - 12pm |
| Information: | Family
& Children support groups, Sibling activity Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CHILD & FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE | |
| Address: | The
Westgate Centre, Sandy Lane , Skelmersdale. WN8 8LH |
| Telephone: | 01695 50719 Fax : 01695 550369 |
| Information: | Multi
disciplinary team trained to work with families and young people up to the age of sixteen. Help families where specialist help is required, usually because of behavioural,emotional or relationship difficulties. offer a range of therapies. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CHILD LINE | |
| Telephone: | 0800 1111 24 Hours help line |
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| CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Bureau Manager |
| Address: | 128
Westgate, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale. WN8 8LH |
| Telephone: | 01695 723110 |
| Hours: | Mon, Tue, Wed, 10-3pm; Friday 10 - 2 pm. |
| Information: | Advice
and information regarding benefits, assist in claiming benefits, appeal
against refusals, back date claims etc. General/Specific information on
almost any subject. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM - Ormskirk | |
| 128
Liverpool Road, Aughton Ormskirk. L39 3LW Telephone 01695 421001 Fax 01695 421104128 Liverpool Road, Aughton Ormskirk. L39 3LW Telephone 01695 421001 Fax 01695 421104 |
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| Information: | Provides
one to one and group support to people with severe and enduriing mental
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| COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM - Skemersdale | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Address: | Daniels Lane, Skelmersdale. Lancashire.
WN8 9NH Telephone 01695 50457 Fax 01695 555464 |
| Open: | Office hours Monday - Friday. Emergency cover only at weekends. |
| Information: | Provides intensive support to service
users who are experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, support aims to insure individuals can live independently in the community and aims to enhance the quality of life. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| COMMUNITY
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT TEAM - CENTRAL SECTOR |
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| Address: | Scarisbrick
Centre, Ormskirk & District General Hospital. Wigan Road, Ormskirk. L39 2JW Information Helpline 01695 50406 |
| Open: | Office hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Provide
assessment , care and treatment for clients experiencing severe mental illness and clients with common mental health problems, delivered in a multidisciplinary team from health and social services. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| COMMUNITY
TEAM FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. |
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| Address: | Greetby
Buildings, Derby St, Ormskirk. L39 2BP Telephone 01695 585845/6 |
| Open: | Office hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Supporting
people with learning disabilites to live independently as possible in the local community. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CONTACT-A-FAMILY | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Regional
Development Officer |
| Address: | 8th.
Floor, St. James House, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW Telephone: 0161 743 0700 |
| Hours: | 9am - 5pm. 24 hour ansaphone. |
| Information: | Regional
Branch of National Charity. Information for families caring for a disabled
child 0-19 years, on a wide range of topics. Free regional newsletter and
other publications. Workshops. Linking for families whose children have
rare conditions through our national database. Help in starting or developing
support groups. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CONTINENCE ADVISORY SERVICE N.H.S. TRUST | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Sandra
McDonald, Continence Advisor |
| Address: | North
Sefton & West Lancs Community NHS Trust Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk L39 2JW Telephone 01695 598454/598453 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 9 am. to 5 pm. (24 hour ansaphone) |
| Information: | Provide
help in residential care. Visit and advise clients in their own homes. Visit
and support in residential care. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| CROSSROADS
CARE ATTENDANT SCHEME (West Lancs) |
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| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Scheme Manager |
| Address: | Ormskirk
& District Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk. Lancs L39 2AZ Telephone: 01695 576967 |
| Hours: | 9.00am
- 5.00pm Monday - Thursday |
| Information: | Enables
Carers of people with physical and/or mental disabilites or learning disabilites to have a break from caring by providing a trained care attendant. |