(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
| DEAFNESS (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone
01695 585800 or Telephone 01695 651200 |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services, Greetby Buildings, Ormskirk L39 5ER Skelmersdale Social Services, Library Building, Skelmersdale WN8 6NL |
| Information: | The
Social Services Department employs specialist Social Workers trained to
assist people who are profoundly deaf or hard of hearing and families who
have children with hearing impairment. Advice can be obtained on aids available
and an interpreting service is offered to profoundly deaf and deafblind
people. If you or the person you are caring for experiences difficulty in
the ability to hear properly, and would benefit from the provision of specific
aids and support, then please contact your local Social Services Office.
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| DERBY DAY CENTRE | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone 01695 578452 |
| Address: | Derby Centre, Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 2BP |
| Hours: | Mon. to Fri. 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. |
| Information: | Day
Centre service for 60 older people to maintain them in the community as
long as possible. A variety of crafts and social activities are offered.
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| DIAL A RIDE ( WEST LANCS) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Co ordinator |
| Address: | The
Old Stables, Mill Lane, Burscough, Lancs L40 5TJ Telphone: 01704 893373 ( bookings) or 01704 896605 ( enquires and fax) |
| Hours: | 8.00
am - 8.00pm Monday - Friday. 9.00am - 6.00pm Saturday and Sunday. |
| Information: | For
anyone in the West Lancashire district who cannot use public transport because of disability. All vehicles are specially adapted for wheelchair passengers and their escorts, almost anywhere door to door. It is a pre-booking service, the rates are realistic. Users must become members. Lifetime membership is £1.00. Dial a ride accepts bus passes. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| DISABILITY Help Line | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Manager |
| Address: | 49
Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP Telephone: Freephone 0800 220676 Minicom (01695) 51512 both Freephone and minicom have 24 hour answer facilities. Email WLDH@wlancs.fsbusiness.co.uk |
| Hours: | Monday,Tuesday & Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm. Wednesday and Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm |
| Information: | Provides information, advice and support for disabled people and their carers.Covers equipment, benefits, holidays,welfare rights, mobility and much more. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| DONALD TOD REHAB CENTRE | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact : | Centre Manager |
| Address: | Donald
Tod Rehab. Centre, University Hospital, Aintree, Liverpool L9 7AL Telephone: (0151) 529 3033 |
| Hours: | 8.30 am. to 5.00pm Monday -Thursday. 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday. |
| Information: | We
are a wheelchair and artificial limb assessment centre, we can offer advice
and possibly point you in the right direction for help or support. Initial
referral for treatment is via GPÕs or Hospital staff. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| DOWNS SYNDROME ASSOCIATION | |
| Address: | 155
Mitcham Road, Tooting, London. SW17 9PG Telephone: 020 8682 4001 Fax: 020 8682 4012 Email : info@downs-syndrome.org.uk Website:www.dsa-uk.com |
| Information: | To
help people with Down’s Syndrome to live full and rewarding lives. Provide information, counselling and support for people with Down’s Syndrome, their families and carers. Champion the rights of people with Down’s Syndrome.Offer Support groups. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| DRUGLINE LANCASHIRE LTD. | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Project Manager |
| Address: | 2
Union Court, Union Street, Preston PR1 2HD Tel: 01772 825492 (Helpline); 01772 253840 |
| Hours: | 10.00am. - 9.30pm. Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Comprehensive
drug service for drug users and their carers. Legal and illegal drugs. Community development worker. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| EATING DISORDER SERVICE | |
| Address: | Bickerstaffe
House, Ormskirk & District General Hospital, Wigan Road. Ormskirk. L39 2JW Telephone: 019695 598263. |
| Hours: | 9.00 - 5.00pm Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Facilitates,
advocates and coordinates support for people suffering directly or indirectly from any eating disorder led by NHS Trust nurse. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| EMPLOYMENT
PLACEMENT and SUPPORT SERVICE (Social Services) |
|
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Employment Placement Officer |
| Address: | Greetby
Buildings, Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 3BS Telephone 01695 585841. Fax: 01695 585847 |
| Hours: | 9am to 5 pm. out of hours ansaphone |
| Information: | A
service to help people with learning and physical disabilities and people
with mental health problems move or return to work. The service includes
one to one support at work. Help is provided to enable people to enter paid
work and also voluntary/therapeutic work placements. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE FAMILY FUND TRUST | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Local
Social Services Department or P.O. Box 50, York, YO1 1UY. Telephone: 01904 621115 |
| Hours: | Office hours |
| Information: | The
purpose of the Family Trust is to ease the stress on families who care for
very severely disabled children under 16, by providing grants and information
related to the care of the child. The object is to complement, not replace
existing services and resources in meeting certain special needs. Help given
includes laundry equipment, family holidays, outings, driving lessons, clothing,
bedding, recreational and other items. Applications should state child's
full name, age, address, details of handicap and help required. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| FAMILY LINK SCHEME (Social Services)- CHILDREN | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone 01695 585800 |
| Address: | Greetby
Buildings, Derby Street Ormskirk L39 2BP |
| Information: | Through
the scheme, we offer children and young people with disabilities, short
breaks with specially recruited and approved Family Link Carers. The short
break is usually in the home of the carer(s) and an allowance is paid by
Lancashire County Council to the carer(s) for each visit. Carers are people
of all ages and differing life experiences who feel they have time and space
in their lives to care for children with disabilities. They are approved
in the same way as foster carers and therefore are assessed and a number
of statutory check are carried out. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| FIBROMYALGIA
SUPPORT GROUP (West Lancashire) |
|
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Group Leader. Melanie Rose |
| Address: | c/o
185 Long Lane, Aughton. Ormskirk. Lancs. L39 5BU Telephone: 01695 420 466. |
| Information: | Provides
a supportive and empathic network for people who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome as well as friends and family who wish to gain a greater understanding of this medical condition. a telephone helpline in place which operates three hours per day Monday to Friday. 5 - 8pm. It is a social outlet for people who may have become isolated by this debilitating condition. The support groups meet on the 2nd Monday of each month 7 - 9pm. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| FIBROMYALGIA ASSOCIATION UK | |
| Address: | P.O.Box
206 Stourbridge West Midlands. DY9 8YL Telephone: 0870 751 7329 Fax:0870 752 5118 Website: www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| GALLOWAY's SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Director |
| Address: | Howick
House, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0L5 Tel: 01772 744148 email: enquiries@galloways.org.uk |
| Hours: | 9a.m. to 5p.m. Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Supports
people within Lancashire with sight loss. Produces talking books, magazines and tapes. Operates holidays, training courses, and special interest groups. |
| GLAXO CENTRE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Information Officer |
| Address: | Norton
Street, Liverpool L3 8LR Tel: 0151 298 2999 |
| Hours: | 9a.m. to 5p.m. Monday to Friday |
| Informatiom: | The
Glaxo Centre welcomes any person who has neurological conditions, including,
brain injury, stroke, MS, etc. The help and advice is non-medical and
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| THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SUPPORT TEAM | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Angela
Bennett, Assistant Team Leader |
| Address: | 'Rosecroft',
Aughton Street, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 3BS Telephone 01695 578131 |
| Hours: | 9am - 5pm |
| Information: | The
Heights Community Support Team supports adults living in their own homes
in all aspects of ordinary life-styles. We also have a respite facility
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| HOIDAY CARE SERVICE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Manager |
| Address: | 7th
Floor, Sunley House, 4 Bedford Park, Croydon. Surrey. CR0 2AP Telephone: 08451249976 Minicom : 08451249976 Fax :0208 7600120 |
| Hours: | 9am
- 1pm Email : holiday.care@virgin.net Website: www.holidaycare.org.uk |
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| HOME CARE LINK | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Mr
Stephen Jones West Lancashire District Council, 52, Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 2DQ Telephone 0800 5666 66 |
| Hours: | 24 hours 365 days a year |
| Information: | Lifeline
alarm service provides peace of mind 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for
those who feel they need reassurance or help at the push of a button. You
are linked via a lifeline telephone to our control operators, just press
the button and help is at hand. Charges are made. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE INDEPENDENT LIVING 1993 FUND | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Admin Officers |
| Address: | Customer
Services P.O. Box 183, Nottingham NG8 3RD Telephone: 0845 6018815 Information helpline: 0115 945 0846 Fax: 0115 9473187 Email: funds@ilf.org.uk Website: www.ilf.org.uk |
| Hours: | 9am. - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am -4pm. Friday |
| Information: | The
fund supports long term independent living for severely disabled people(who fulfil certain criteria) in order from them to live at home instead of in residential care. The fund is set up and financed by central government. The fund is able to consider funding personal and/or domestic care in conjunction with a contribution for Local Authority. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| KILORAN TRUST | |
| Registered Charity | |
| Contact: | Kate Gibbs/Ralph Goulding |
| Address: | 157
Blythe Road, London W14 0HL Telphone : 020 7602 7404 Email : kiltrust@ao.com Website: www.kilorantrust.org.uk |
| Information: | The
Kiloran Trust is a registered Charity established to provide residential supportive breaks to those caring for sick,elderly, dependent relatives at home who feel the need for a break away. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| LANCASHIRE COLLEGE | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Carers Project Worker |
| Address: | Lancashire
College, Southport Road, Chorley PR7 1UA Teephonel: 01257 516083 |
| Information: | Lancashire
Adult Education Carers Project, can offer tailor made educational activities/courses
for groups of carers in their own area. They also run 24 hour and 48 hour
residential courses entitled 'Taking Care of the Carer a recharge for mind
and body'. A carers project worker is also available to speak to groups
to explain the work done by the College and discuss the group's requirements.
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| M.E. ASSOCIATION | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Information Officer |
| Local Contact: | Miss
S. Goth 6, Greenacre, Westhead, Ormskirk. L40 6HR. Telephone:01695 578258 |
| Hours: | 10a.m. to 12.30p.m. and 1.30p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Information: | The
M.E. Association, a registered charity founded in 1976, supports all those
affected by myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) by providng specialist information
and advice services, literature and self-help groups. It also promotes research
into cause, effect and treatment of the illness; increases public awareness
of ME; provides training for health & other professionals; raises funds
for research; and campaigns for appropriate high-quality services for sufferers.
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| MACMILLAN and MARIE CURIE SERVICE- (W.L. Palliative Care Team) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | via G.P., District Nurse, Consultant or Ward Nurse. |
| Address: | Old
Pharmacy Building |
| Hours: | 9a.m. to 10a.m. and 4p.m. to 5p.m. |
| Information: | Specialist
Nurses visit patients in their own homes offering support and advice together
with other members of the Primary Health Care Team. Responding to the needs
of Patients, Family, and Carers, who need specialist nursing due to complex
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| MAKING SPACE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Family Support Worker |
| Address: | 54a
Church Street, Ormskirk. Lancs. L39 3WW Telephone: 01695 581181 |
| Hours: | Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some evenings) |
| Information: | Support
to families of schizophrenia, manic depression, other psychotic disorders
and severe mental illness sufferers. Monthly carers group. Open referral.
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| MAKING SPACE DAY CENTRE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Address: | 102/108
Firbeck, Birch Green, Skelmersdale. WN8 6PW Telephone : 01695 729222 |
| Hours: | 9.00
- 5.00pm Monday to Friday. 9.00 - 3.00pm Sunday and Saturday |
| Information: | Self
help group catering for people who suffer or have suffered with mental illness and support for their families. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| MENCAP (West Lancs) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Development Worker |
| Address: | Develpment
Worker c/o Certas House 10/12 Westgate, Skelmersdale WN8 8AZ Telephone 01695 731010) |
| Information: | Organisaton
for people with learning disabilities (Mental Handicap) and their Carers.
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| MIDSTREAM (West Lancs)Ltd | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Manager |
| Address: | 2
Penrose Place, Skelmersdale WN8 9PR Telephone 01695 555316 Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Mon. to Fri. |
| Information: | Non
profit making registered charity, providing meaningful work activity and vocational training for people with special needs. Garden Centre open to the public for purchase of plants etc. |
| MOSS LEA CENTRE | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | The Manager |
| Address: | off
Aughton Street, Ormskirk L39 3BS. Tel: 01695 574544 |
| Hours: | Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 4.30pm Friday 9am - 3.15pm |
| Information: | Moss
Lea provides daytime support for people with a learning disability. There
is a wide range of facilities and a full programme of activities in this
homely and compact centre. Leisure activities include: archery, bowling,
swimming etc. Daily Living activities, looking good, shopping and cooking,
keeping safe. Self Advocacy: menÕs and womenÕs groups, assertion skills.
We also help with access to work experienced opportunities and a range of
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| MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Volunteer Visitor |
| Address: | 33
Mapplewell Crescent Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 1UT Telephone 01925 724062 |
| Information: | M.N.D.
Association was founded in 1979 to provide practical care and emotional
support for people living with the disease, their families and carers. Also
to carry out research to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure.
Branch Meetings are held every third Thursday in the month at Billinge Library,
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| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY (West Lancs) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: |
Hon. Secretary |
| Address: | 6,
Furness Avenue, Ormskirk L39 4TT Telephone 01695 575340 |
| Information: | We
work in the Local Community to provide care and support for families, one
of whom has M.S. We have a Welfare Officer and Social aspect. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| NUGENT CARE SOCIETY | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Publication and Appeals Officer |
| Address: | 99,
Edge Lane, Liverpool L7 2PE Telephone 0151 261 2000 |
| Hours: | 9am - 5pm. Monday to Friday. |
| Information: | The
Nugent Care Society is a Christian social welfare agency, founded in 1881
by Father James Nugent, a pioneer in child welfare. With an Ecumenical outlook,
the Society provides (regardless of race, sex, age or creed) a wide range
of services including fostering and adoption, residential care of older
people, - children and adults with learning disabilities, adults who need
help with physical and mental health care, children in care, - special education,
- services for people who are deaf, people with learning disabilities, homeless
people, and individuals and families on low incomes. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| ORMSKIRK & DISTRICT CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Chairperson |
| Address: | 20
Crescent Green, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 5DR Telephone 01695 422496 |
| Information; | Offers
support for people with heart problems and their carers/relatives. Holds
social events. offers a visiting service. Provides advice on physical activities
and rehabilitation programmes available. meeting every second Tuesday of
each month at 7.30 pm. at Bickerstaffe House, Ormskirk Hopsital.
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| ORMSKIRK HARD OF HEARING ASSOCIATION | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Secretary |
| Address: | "Delphside",
Quarry Drive, Aughton, Ormskirk L39 5BG Telephone 01695 423891 |
| Information: | Helps
the Hard of Hearing to overcome problems such as the isolation due to their
disability. Organises lip reading classes. Encourages confidence through
discussion. Outings and meeting members of similar organisations in the
area. Keeps members up to date with latest technology in aids for the Hard
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| PARENT CARERS GROUP (WEST LANCS) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Mrs
Rene Harding Telephone: 01695 732785 |
| Information: | A
small informal support
group for parents of sons/daughters with learning disabilites. Meeting monthly with occasional speakers. |
| PARKINSONS DISEASE SOCIETY, Ormskirk Branch | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Secretary |
| Address: | 61,
Marians Drive, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 1LG Telephone: 01695 575660 |
| Information: | Assists
and advises carers and sufferers. Monthly meetings on second Friday of the
month at 2p.m. in Ormskirk (Green Lane Guide H.Q.) with speakers. Telephone
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| PATIENT
ADVICE AND LIASON SERVICE (PALS) |
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| PALS
Manager West Lancashire Primary Care Trust Ormskirk and District General, Wigan Road, Ormskirk. L39 2JW Telephone: 0808 145 2001 |
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| Hours: | 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Provides
advice, support and information to patients, their families and carers.The service is available to anyone with a query or concern relating to health services in West Lancashire The service may be accessed in the following way: By the Freephone number 0808 145 2001, at the PALS desk situated in the main entrances of ODGH and Southport & Formby Hospital, or by writing in confidence to the above address. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| PENSION CREDIT RETIREMENT | |
| Local ffice 0845 6060265 | |
| Pension Credit Freephone 0800 99 1234 | |
| PEOPLE POWER ADVOCACY PROJECT | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The
Organiser Scarisbrick Centre, Ormskirk and District General Hospital Wigan Road, Ormskirk L39 2JW Telephone 01695 598485 |
| Hours: | 9am till 4pm Monday - Friday |
| Information: | Provide
a confidential in-hospital advocacy service to patients with mental health difficulties, ensuring that their voices are heard, and their views are respected. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| PONTVILLE (Non-maintained) SCHOOL | |
| Private Organisation | |
| Contact: | Head of Care Pontville School, |
| Address: | Black
Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 4TW Telephone 01695 578734 |
| Information: | Pontville
is a Day/Residential Special School for children with moderate learning
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| PRINCESS ROYAL TRUST FOR CARERS | |
| Contact: | Carers
Centre 49/65 Westgate Sandy Lane Centre Skelmersdale. Lancashire WN8 8LP Telephone : 01695 733737. Fax 01695 558073 Email carers@wlcvs.org |
| Hours: | 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday. |
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| RELATIVES AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION | |
| Voluntary
Organisation |
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| Address: | 24
The Ivories, 6 - 18 Northampton Street, London. N1 2HY Telephone: 020 7359 8148 Fax : 020 7226 6603 |
| Hours: | 10.00 - 5.00 Monday to Friday |
| Information: | Provides
information and support to the relatives and friends of older people in residential and nursing homes. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| SANDPIPER RESPITE CARE | |
| Southport
01704 438 388
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| SOUTH
LANCS HEAL (inc Lancashire Aids Line, Family & Friends Positive Support Group) |
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| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | The
Organiser Office No 3, The Ecumenical Centre Northway, Skelmersdale WN8 6PN Telephone 01695 720044 24 hour AIDS Line lowcall A.I.D.S. Line 0845 6000184 Opening hours: 10am - 3pm weekdays |
| Information: | Advice
on H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. Support Group for those affected by a H.I.V. Antibody positive diagnosis. Offers, help, advice and counselling. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE SAMARITANS OF SOUTHPORT & DISTRICT | |
| Voluntatry Organisation | |
| Contact: | 01704 538038 |
| Address: | 32
Union Street, Southport PR9 0QE |
| Hours: | By
personal visit 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. Telephone 24 hour service |
| Information: | The
Samaritans give a confidential, listening service 24 hours a day, every
day of the year. This service for those in despair or those feeling suicidal.
Volunteers are carefully selected and well trained with a good support system.
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| SHOPMOBILITY (West Lancahire) | |
| Contact: | Manager |
| Address: | Two
Saints Place, Ormskirk L39 3RN or The Concourse, Skelmersdale Telephone: 01695 570055 or 01695 550066 Fax : 01695 570072 Hours: 10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Saturday. Last Hire 3.00pm |
| Information: | Provides
scooters, manual and powered wheelchairs, Handy Walkers to anyone of any age group who has difficulty in walking around Ormskirk and Skelmersdale town centre. Disablility aids and radar keys also available. Membership is £5.00 per year with a refundable £2.00 key deposit. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |