(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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| SOCIAL SERVICES | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Service Advisor |
| Address: | Greetby
Buildings, Derby Street, Ormskirk L39 2BP or Skelmersdale Library Buildings, Southway, Skelmersdale.WN8 6NL Telephone 01695 585800 or 01695 651200 |
| Hours: | 8.45am. - 5pm. |
| Information: | L.C.C.
Social Services Directorate have a Comments, Complaints and Compliments
procedure in operation for the Services they provide. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE
SOCIETY FOR MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDE DISEASES |
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| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Director |
| Address: | 46,
Woodside Road, Amersham, Bucks. HP6 6AJ Telephone: 01494 434156 |
| Hours: | 9am -5pm. with out of hours phone for emergency situations |
| Information: | Offers
a support network for individuals suffering from MPS, their families and
carers. Provides face to face advocacy in the local area including attendance
at multi-disciplinary meetings. Organises regional events in the North West
and funds research. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| SOUTHPORT
& ORMSKIRK HOSPITAL NHS TRUST - REHABILITATION |
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| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Director of Rehabilitation |
| Address: | Omskirk
General Hospital Wigan Road, Ormskirk L39 2AZ Telephone: 01695 656268 |
| Information: | Rehabilitation
by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists sets out to achieve the
maximum possible level of functional independence a person can achieve.
This may be achieved by giving new skills, by changing the way a task is
tackled, by providing splints, or by arranging for special equipment or
adaptations to the home to be provided. Carers should ask to be put in contact
with the department via the wards or ring direct if they have issues about
a person under hospital care. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| ST. JOSEPHS HOSPICE (Hettinga House) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Matron |
| Address | Hettinga
House, Dark Lane, Ormskirk, Lancs. L40 5TR Telephone 01695 578713 |
| Information: | Care
of chronic and terminally ill, all aspects of Palliative Care. Support for
family and friends. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| STEPPING STONES - CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Social Worker for Children with Disabilities |
| Address: | Child
Development Centre Ormskirk & District Hospital Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ Telephone 01695 598400 |
| Information: | Assessment
of children 0-5 years who are experiencing developmental delay. Provision
of therapy where appropriate. Advice and support to families. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| THE STROKE ASSOCIATION | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Jane Lewis Information/Education Service Organiser |
| Address: | 6th
Floor, St James’s House, Pendleton Way, Salford M6 5FW Telephone: 0161 745 9222. Fax: 0161 745 8181 Email : jlewis@stroke.org.uk |
| Hours: | Office Hours Monday to Friday answer machine at other times |
| Information: | The
Information and Education Service provides free and confidential information,
support and a listening ear to people who have had a stroke, their carers,
the general public and relevant professionals. The service provides information
on stroke and stroke related issues such as stroke prevention, aids and
adaptations, transport, holidays and community care. Free booklets and leaflets
are available on all aspects of stroke as well as details of relevant services
provided by local statutory and voluntary organisations. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| SURESTART | |
| Government Funded | |
| Contact: | Alan Johnstone (Programme Manager) |
| Address: | Bright
Beginnings Neighbourhood Nursery 90 Elmers Green Community Primary School Elmers Wood Skelmersdale. WN8 6SA Telephone : 01695 716189 or 01695 711930 |
| Information: | Government
funded programme for parents to be, parents and carers with a child aged from birth to 4 years who live in the Tanhouse, Digmoor and Moorside areas of Skelmersdale. The Aim of the organisation is to improve the lives of children and parents in the community by bringing together early education, childcare, health and family support. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| TARLETON
& HESKETH BANK COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME |
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| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Co-ordinator 01772 813424 |
| Information: | The
service provides car transport for residents in and around the Tarleton/Hesketh
Bank area at reasonable rates (bus passes may be used). For people who find
public transport difficult to use, whether this is due to age, disability
or special needs. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| TELEPHONES (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Telephone
01695 58500 or Telephone 01695 651200 Web Address: www.westlancsdc.gov.uk/Community |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Social Services, |
| Information: | Assistance
towards the costs of telephone installation and rental may be available
from your Social Services Department. This is provided where a chronically
sick or disabled person lives alone or is frequently left on their own;
where they suffer from a severe medical condition requiring at times urgent
medical attention; and where they have very limited mobility. If you are
caring for a person who may meet the above criteria, then please contact
your local Social Services Department. A financial assessment will be completed
in each case. A medical opinion may need to be obtained. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| TOURISM FOR ALL | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Administrator |
| Address: | Tourism
for All (UK), c/o Vitalise, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Kendal, Cumbria. L9 6NZ Telephone : 0845 124 9971 for information 0845 124 9973 for Reservations 0845 124 9974 for administration Fax : 01539 735567 Email : info@tourismforall.org.uk Website : www.tourismforall.org.uk Lines open daily form 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Information: | Tourism
for all (UK) incorporating Holiday Care is a national registered charity and is the UK’s central source of information for older and disabled people and their carers wishing to have a holiday break. They hold over 75 different information packs for people with special needs wanting to travel within the UK or abroad. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| TWINKLE HOUSE Multi Sensory Therapy | |
| Voluntary | |
| Contact: | The Co-ordinator |
| Address: | 126
Sandy Lane Centre,Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale. WN8 8LH Telephone: 01695 455625 Fax:01695 455627 Email: twinklehouse@tiscali.co.uk |
| Information: | Multi-sensory
therapy based on the three major concepts of stimulation, interaction and relaxation for children and adults with disabilities and learning disabilities. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| VICTIM SUPPORT - LANCASHIRE | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Manager
Skelmersdale Police Station, Southway, Skelmersdale, Lancs WN8 6NH Telephone 01695 728303 |
| Hours: | 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. |
| Information: | Provides
emotional support, advice and practical help to victims of crime.
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| VITALIS (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Manager |
| Address:: | Angel
House 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London EC1V 8AF Website: www.vitalise.org.uk |
| Information: | Vitalise is a national charity providing holidays for disabled and visually impaired people. Their aim is to offer choice through an enabling environment whilst providing essential breaks for carers and inspirational opportunities for volunteers. |
| Hours: | 9.00am
- 5.00pm Monday - Friday. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| VOLUNTEER CENTRE (WEST LANCS) | |
| Address: | 2
Church House, Park Road. Ormskirk.L39 3AG Telphone: 01695 580880 Fax: 01695 581888 Email :westlancsvb@care4free.net |
| Hours: | 9.00
- 3.00 Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 5.00 Friday |
| Information: | Recruits
and places volunteers with many different voluntary organisation in West Lancashire Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| WELFARE RIGHTS | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Address: |
2nd. Floor, Skelmersdale Library, Southway, Skelmersdale, Lancs. WN8 6NL Tele. 01695 51928 |
| Hours: | Mon. - Fri. 9a.m. to 1p.m. and 2p.m. to 5p.m. |
| Information: | Advice
and support on all Benefits, including Appeals. Home visits may be able
to be arranged. Produces leaflet on Carers Benefits. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| WEST LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE (WLAD) | |
| Voluntary Organisation | |
| Contact: | Chairman |
| Address: | CVS
Offices, Sandy Lane Centre, 49 Westgate, Skelmersdale. WN8 8LP Telephone: 01695 733737 |
| Information: | Brings
together local disabled people and representatives of organisations for
disabled people to improve the quality of life and develop awareness and
understanding of disability issues in the community. Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| WHEELCHAIR SERVICES | |
| Statutory Organisation (Long Term Loan) | |
| Address: | Unit
2 Pendle Place, |
| Information: | Your
G.P. can refer you for assessment. Repairs to long term loan wheelchairs are carried out by: I.C.R. Mobility North West Office 100, Derby Road, Bootle, L20 1BP Tel: 0151 933 6644 Home | A-Z Contents | A-Z by Resources | A-Z Page 1 | A-Z Page 2 | A-Z Page 3 |
| WHITELEDGE CENTRE (Social Services) | |
| Statutory Organisation | |
| Contact: | Manager |
| Address: | Whitleledge
Centre Spencers Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancs Telephone: 01695 723447 |
| Hours: | 9a.m. to 4.30p.m. (3.15p.m. Fridays) |
| Information: | The
Whiteledge Centre provides daytime support to adults with learning disabilities.
The service function is to be responsive to the needs of individuals and
to encourage development and growth in a positive way, so that each person
can reach their full potential. Outreach facilities enable individuals to
experience community integration in their own local area and develop everyday
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| WIGAN AND LEIGH CARERS HELPLINE | |
| Voluntary | |
| Contact: | Co-ordinators Alan McLeod & Norma Brown. |
| Address: | 27
Charles Street, Leigh, Lancashire.WN7 1DB Telephone/Fax: 01942 606086 Email: alanmcleod@pensionerslink.org.uk |
| Hours: | 1.00pm - 10.30pm 7days a week. |
| Information: | Support,information,help
and advice to carers resident in the borough of Wigan. |
| YOUNG CARERS PROJECT (WEST LANCS) | |
| Voluntary
Organisation |
|
| Contact: | Project co-ordinator |
| Address: | Ormskirk
Youth and Community Centre, West End School, Grimshaw Lane, Ormskirk, L39 1PA Telephone: 01695 579446 Fax: 01695 573235 Email: ycp@ormskirk.ndo.co.uk |
| Hours: | 9am
- 4.30pm Monday-Tuesday and 9am - 1pm Wednesday |
| Information: | To raise awareness in West Lancashire of Young Carers issues. Also to provide support to young carers which covers any young person up to the age of 18 who is caring for an adult who is ill, disabled or is a drug or alcohol user. |