Wycombe Locality Profile

Wycombe Locality Profile

Prevention Matters Priorities

The Community Links Officer (CLO) has identified a number of key Prevention Matters priorities for the locality that will form the focus of the work over the next few months. These priorities also help to determine the sort of services and projects where Prevention Matters grants can be targeted.

The priorities have been identified using the data provided by the Community Practice Workers (CPW) in terms of successful referrals and unmet demand (gaps where there are no appropriate services available), consultation with district council officers, town and parish councils, other statutory and voluntary sector organisations and also through the in depth knowledge of the cohort and the locality that the CLO has gained.

The CLO has also worked with the other CLOs across the county to identify some key countywide priorities which affect all localities.

Countywide Priorities Befriending Community Transport

Wycombe Locality Priorities Gardening Services Handy man/general maintenance Services Art Groups Affordable Dementia Respite Learning IT Skills

Background data

Physical Area

Wycombe locality is the second largest of the seven Bucks GP localities with approximately 87,000 registered patients. The physical area for this locality is 13.247mi²(34.31km²).

The majority of the Wycombe Locality area falls into the jurisdiction of Wycombe District Council and a small proportion within Chiltern District Council. There are 3 Local Area Forums (LAFs) that cover this area: Wycombe LAF, Missenden LAF and South West Chilterns and Marlow LAF. As the Majority of High Wycombe is not divided into parishes, I have chosen to present this report dividing the Wycombe Locality into wards.

Population

The population is younger than the Bucks average, with a smaller proportion of people aged 65+ (12.9% vs 16.1%) and a larger proportion of people aged 20-39 (30.8% vs 24.1%) (2011). As a whole the locality is more deprived than the Bucks average and is more ethnically diverse than the Bucks average. Almost a quarter of people overall (24% in 2001) and more than half of pupils (51.3%) in maintained schools were from a black and minority ethnic group in 2011.

According to information supplied by Chiltern’s Clinical Commissioning Group (CCCG), the Wycombe locality of 9 GP practices serves the following population:

AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE 0-4 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54

6,172 5,528 5,557 5,802 6,507 6,717 7,048 6,366 6,485 6,265 5,336

AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE AGE TOTAL 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-99 100+

4,569 3,961 3,595 2,768 2,407 1,617 944 403 114 18 88,179

According to statistics in the 2011 Census the population of this CCG locality is:

Ward Households People Density (No. of people per hectare) Abbey 3520 10365 22.7 Booker and Cressex 2091 4974 19.0 Bowerdean 1861 5574 75.1 Disraeli 2195 5891 27.6 Downley and Plomer Hill 1954 5278 13.8 Holmer Green including Little Missenden and 1632 6506 6.2 Beacond End (Chiltern DC) Micklefield 2315 5807 32.7 Oakridge and Castlefield 3075 9406 84.6 Ryemead 3177 7188 20.5 Sands (includes west Wycombe) 2445 6214 18.4 Terriers and Amersham Hill 3679 9182 33.2 Totteridge 2657 6562 54.0

Total 30,601 82,947

The disparity in numbers would suggest that the Wycombe CCG is serving people outside of its area.

The following page provides a breakdown of ages within the wards.

90 Ward All 10- 30- 35- 40- 45- 50- 55- 60- 65- 70- 75- 80- 85- plu Name: Ages 0-4 5-9 14 15-19 20-24 25-29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 79 84 89 s

Abbey 10,365 587 507 781 1,092 1,139 909 748 646 678 593 569 497 441 332 279 243 165 102 57

Booker and Cressex 4,974 265 224 278 278 266 303 320 364 366 329 298 300 310 243 235 229 172 110 84

Bowerdean 5,574 420 413 415 460 501 478 494 422 380 382 327 256 159 144 133 103 48 29 10

Disraeli 5,891 415 389 349 517 560 481 513 468 379 405 289 272 268 237 143 121 46 21 18

Downley and Plomer Hill 5,278 373 389 320 340 203 232 294 396 481 433 323 286 339 296 195 165 93 81 39

Micklefield 5,807 492 464 372 392 362 462 494 436 476 394 298 302 218 181 167 122 107 51 17

Oakridge and Castlefield 9,406 914 742 620 693 1,033 1,003 925 733 599 440 408 384 207 171 201 171 94 48 20

Ryemead 7,188 638 412 310 336 581 859 761 577 561 464 332 278 296 323 144 122 89 70 35

Sands 6,214 513 382 377 368 480 564 579 533 516 411 312 315 281 162 153 133 68 48 19

Terriers & Amersham Hill 9,181 576 490 592 588 939 769 768 642 619 605 566 505 415 365 245 230 134 98 35

Totteridge 6,562 549 434 406 369 481 575 589 479 481 428 324 279 263 238 205 189 130 103 40

Holmer Green 4,039 189 219 278 260 173 125 141 200 275 355 321 305 314 274 211 174 126 67 32

Little Missenden 2,468 125 182 180 153 79 60 64 104 187 195 212 196 211 183 121 73 55 52 36

Total 82,947 6,056 5,247 5,278 5,846 6,797 6,820 6,690 6,000 5,998 5,434 4,579 4,175 3,722 3,149 2,432 2,075 1,327 880 442

Health

Identified health issues compared to Bucks and the other Bucks localities include:

Early years: Statistically higher rates for: (a) fertility; (b) low birth weight – highest locality rate; (c) emergency admissions for those aged 0-4 years – highest locality rate, 42% higher than the Bucks average. Children in Wycombe also have lower foundation stage profile results, an assessment of rounded levels of development at the age of 5.

Smoking: Higher prevalence than Bucks

Alcohol: Alcohol specific admissions statistically higher than Bucks

Cervical cancer screening: Uptake lower than Bucks and below target

Long term conditions:

Diabetes: Prevalence higher than Bucks average; lower blood sugar and cholesterol control levels

Cardiovascular: Statistically higher emergency admission rates (all cardiovascular conditions, heart failure, acute coronary syndrome

Respiratory conditions: Higher prevalence of asthma; statistically higher emergency admissions rates (all conditions, asthma, pneumonia)

Mental health: Higher depression incidence; higher prevalence of severe mental illness; statistically higher emergency admissions for adults of working age

All Elective admissions: Rates lower than Bucks average, but statistically similar

Elective angioplasty rates: Statistically lower than Bucks (but similar to national average for 2010/11)

A&E attendances: Statistically higher than Bucks average and highest locality in Bucks Emergency hospital admissions: Rates statistically higher for: (a) all ages (highest locality rate); (b) those aged 0-4 years;(c) those aged 65+ Early death rates: From all causes and circulatory disease are statistically higher than Bucks. Wycombe had the highest early death rates of the Bucks

Breakdown of Local Geographic Areas – By Ward

Abbey

Abbey ward is at the centre of High Wycombe with a population of 10,365 people. 62% of the Abbey ward population identify themselves as White and 16.2% identify themselves as Asian/Asian British; Pakistani. 21.6% of households have no adults in employment. 5.4% of the population is aged over 75 with 19.5% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Abbey ward is home to two shopping centres, High Street shops, Wycombe District Council, Police Station, Library, the Swan Theatre, the fire Station, bus station, the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Connexions, Youth Offending Service, The Environment Centre and Wycombe Mind (IAPT). The railway station and bus station are also in this ward.

There are 8 dentists within this ward, 4 pharmacies and 2 GP Practices. Wycombe General Hospital is also within Abbey ward. The hospital is undergoing (and undergone) some major changes. It has transferred its maternity unit and accident and emergency (A&E) department to Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Wycombe Hospital has a Cardiology unit and a Stroke unit. The minor injuries unit is in place of A&E; however, as the name suggests, very few cases are dealt with here and most emergencies are taken to Stoke Mandeville Hospital. There is a bus (300) which operates regularly from the bus station to Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

The Sports Centre is also within this area. Wycombe 50 Plus Group use the centre on a Monday and Friday to encourage physical activity in those who are aged over 50. The group is very vibrant and has over x members.

There are a number of community buildings within this ward including:  The Reggie Goves Centre which runs coffee mornings for the elderly.  The Guildhall from where the Elderly Asian Gentleman’s Club is facilitated from.  Arts4every1 which runs various activities including Movers and Shakers.  The Town Hall holds various functions throughout the year.

The British Red Cross runs a mobility equipment loan centre from this area. There is also a number of social clubs – The British Legion, The Liberal Club and The Salvation Army.

There is a Gurdwara in the area which I am yet to visit. There are also 4 churches within this area:

The Trinity Church where Movers and Shakers and Talk Back run sessions. The Dorcas Project is also facilitated from this church; this project provides clothing to children under the age of 5 for families who are currently suffering hardship.

The Wesley Church is one of the hubs for the One Can Project and also runs coffee mornings and a luncheon club.

All Saints church is just off of the High Street and runs various religious gatherings. The Hub Baptist Church runs a luncheon club and other activities and is also used as a hire venue by various organisations.

St Andrews Church in Totteridge has a café on Castle Street – this is due to close soon as unfortunately the café is not able to meet the increasing running costs. There are several charity shops including: Central Aid, Oxfam, Power, Save the Children, Scope, Cancer Research UK, Sue Ryder, South Bucks Hospice and British Heart Foundation.

Gateway a social club which operates on a Tuesday evening for people with special needs runs from St Michaels School. Step in Café on Desborough road is a café which provides work experience for people with learning difficulties – generally they receive their referrals from social care.

Beamond End

Beamond End is a small village south of Holmer Green. It has 30 houses and farms. It has a residents association which was set up in 2002. The village is surrounded by green belt and areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). There is a bus service connecting Wycombe, Holmer Green, Amersham and Chesham. There is no gas supply to the village. Two businesses operate from the village: The Studio (a dental laboratory) and The Old Paintworks.

The nearest GP and pharmacy is in Holmer Green. Although a good bus service runs to Holmer Green I believe this area would benefit with a volunteer car scheme.

Booker and Cressex

Booker and Cressex have a population of 4,974. 74.8% of the population identify themselves as white 35.9% of households have no adults in employment. 12.0% of the population are aged over 75 with 27.2% of this area’s population has 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

The area is served well by amenities with 3 supermarkets (one housing a post office), a bank, a pharmacy, a cinema and a dentist.

There are 3 Community Centre’s in this area:

Hilltop Community Centre (Wycombe Multi Cultural Organisation) which undertook an asset transfer to African Carribean Community Forum.

Cressex Community Centre and Social Club runs bingo and quiz nights

Judo Club

Hillcrest (part of Southern day services) is situated in the Industrial Estate. This is a day centre for young adults with special needs. Also within the Industrial Estate is the Resource Centre run by WDC .

Cressex has recently witnessed the building of a new purpose build for St Birinus and St John’s Church. The building has only recently opened so I am as yet to visit. There is also a church in Booker – Our Lady of Grace Church.

The area is served by a community newsletter/magazine called The Link.

Bowerdean

Bowerdean has a population of 5,574. 46.1% of the population identify themselves as white and 32.4% as Asian/Asian British; Pakistani. 20.4% of households having no adults in employment. 3,4% of the population are aged over 75 with 21.2% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Disreali

The Disraeli area is populated with 86.5% of people who identify themselves as White. 24.4% of households have no adults in employment. 3.5% of the population is aged over 75 with 19.5% of this area’s population has 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Disraeli falls one of the 30% of the most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Lower levels of education, skills and training is a major driver in making this area fall into the 30% most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Health and Disability deprivation is also higher in Disraeli.

The Heart of the Community is an initiative derived by the Pastures Church which is in consultation with local residents and worshippers for a new build for the church. The Disraeli area has a parade of shops housing a post office. The area has a primary school and a children’s centre also.

Downley and Plomer Hill

The Downley and Plomer Hill has a population of 5,278 of which 86.5% of people identify themselves as White. 23.4% of households have no adults in employment. 6.2% of the population is aged over 75 with 18.9% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Downley falls within the Wycombe LAF area. Downley is served by its own Parish council whereas the remainder of the Wycombe LAF area is un-parished. The Downley area is home to 2 community centres:

The Downley Community Centre which runs an Art Club, Patchwork Club, various exercise classes, Bridge Club, Wine and Beer Club, Lace Makers, line dancing, Tai-chi and the WI. It is also a starting point for one of the Simply Walk’s walks.

The War Memorial runs a day nursery and runs various activities. Both centres are accessible once attendees have overcome the two hills either side of Downley that enter one into the Parish. There are 2 churches in the area – St James Church and Sunny Bank Methodist Church.

There is a pharmacy within the area, a mobility shop, a Tesco Express and 3 convenience stores. Downley is currently home to Assistive Technology’s iflat, however, there are talks that it will soon be moving. I have active dialogue with the Parish Council Clerk who is very keen to support any unmet needs that are identified.

The Downley Common hosts an annual fete called Downley Day. The Parish also has a Community Led Plan (CLP) devised in 2010 which bought about the Parish’s pharmacy. There is no post office that serves Downley. The neighbouring area of Disraeli has a post office; however, the residents of Downley are not able to easily access this as there is no bus route to the post office. There is no doctors or dentists that serve this area and residents have raised this as a concern in the CLP.

The area is served by a community newsletter/magazine called The Downley News.

Holmer Green

Holmer Green has a population of 4,039. 98% of Holmer Green’s population identify themselves as being white. Holmer Green falls into the Chiltern District. It is one of four villages that form part of the Little Missenden Parish Council. It has 3 schools, a mini supermarket, a small industrial area, one doctor’s surgery, a dentist, a pharmacy and an Ian Rennie Hospice charity shop. It is served well by 3 bus routes.

The common at Holmer Green holds a fete twice a year in May and September. There are 2 community centres in this area:

The Common Centre/Village Hall hosts The Lantern Club; a social club run by volunteers which operates on a Monday from 10am – 2pm. The club was initiated by community mental health nurses who identified a need for a social club for older people with dementia. The village hall also hosts WI meetings, a number of exercise classes and a flower club.

Rossetti Hall is a community hall - home to the Parish Council. It is available to hire and currently hosts a scrabble club and Breathe Easy a social and support group run by the British Lung Foundation.

There are 3 churches in this area that run a number of activities:

Christ Church which runs ‘Link Up’ a bereavement group, a stroke club, various dances and lunches.

The Baptist Church which runs a pop in lunch and hosts a walk for Simply Walk.

Methodist Church which runs various religious activities, a choir and a Crafts Group.

The Holmer Green British legion holds bingo sessions Sunday evenings and runs an OAP club Sunday afternoons providing a hot meal. Holmer Green Sports Association runs various activities including racket ball, cricket, squash, football and bowls; the venue is also available for hall hire.

Cherry Garth Care home (Fremantle Trust) is situated on Orchard Way in Holmer Green. It is a care home for older people with dementia – the home can provide residence for up to 60 people.

There are 2 allotments in Holmer Green. Holmer Green Village Produce Association (VPA) is Holmer Green’s gardening club established since 1944.

There is a GP practice within this area, a pharmacy and a dentist which are easily accessible.

Little Missenden

Little Missenden has a population of 2,048. Little Missenden falls into the Chiltern District; it is one of four villages that form part of the Little Missenden Parish Council. It has 1 infant school and a play area for which the Parish Council has recently invested £20,000. There are 2 pubs in this small village and a village hall.

Residents of this area access the GP surgeries in neighbouring Holmer Green. The village borders the A413 which allows ease of access to Amersham hospital for those able to drive.

Micklefield

Micklefield has a population of 5,807. 28.3% of households in Micklefield have no adults in employment. 70.9% of the population of Micklefield identify themselves as White and 8.7% as Asian/Asian British; Pakistani and 9.8% identifying themselves as Black/African/Caribbean/Black British; other. 5.1% of the population is aged over 75 with 25.1% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Micklefield falls into one of the 30 % of the most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Lower levels of education, skills and training is a major driver in making this area fall into the 30% most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire.

Micklefield has a community centre which hosts Southern day Services for the elderly. It also is a start-up point for Simply Walk. Near the community centre is a community library.

There are 3 churches within this area:

The Elim Church runs a food bank and hosts a tea session for those who attend the Simply Walk’s walk.

St Peter’s and St Anne’s Church runs community café called cuppas which runs on a Monday morning – the café is run by volunteers. The church also hosts WOW an exercise group for the over 50s. St Peter’s also runs a job club.

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Lance way in Micklefield has social housing provided by Homegroup. It is currently undergoing some major redevelopment work. There is sheltered accommodation that is run by Red Kite within the Micklefield area also.

Oakridge and Castlefield

The Oakridge and Castlefield ward has a population of 9,406. 27% of households within this area have no adults in employment. 42% of the Oakridge and Castlefield population identify themselves as Asian/Asian British; Pakistani. 7.3% of the population is aged over 75 with 20% of this area’s population have 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Oakridge and Castlefield falls one of the 30 % of the most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Lower levels of education, skills and training is a major driver in making this area fall into the 30% most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire.

There are 2 community centres that serve the area:

Castlefield Community Centre which is currently undergoing a Community Asset Transfer to Karima Foundation. The Centre houses a Sure start centre and runs various activities from classes to sporting activities; however these are mainly geared towards young people and adults. I am unaware of any activities running specifically for older people or vulnerable adults.

Green Street Youth and Community Centre (also known as Youth Space). This centre also runs sessions predominantly aimed at young people. However, on a Wednesday and Thursday there is a social club called Social link that runs all day for people with special needs and learning difficulties. The sessions are very popular and are currently running at capacity. Social Link is looking to start a session on a Friday also. (arts for everyone which area?)

There are 3 Mosques and 4 churches within this area. The Mosques predominantly cater for religious activities aimed at all ages; however, nothing specific is run for vulnerable adults.

The 4 churches run luncheon clubs and various activities for the elderly the churches are:

The Baptist Church on Oakridge Road which has a community hall available for hire

The Methodist Church on Rutland Avenue which also has a community hall available for hire.

St Mary & St George on Dashwood Avenue

Church on Shaftesbury Street

The area is served well by a bus route; although the town centre is within walking distance for the well and able. There are many small grocery shops all within walking distance of one another. There is a post office in this area also.

The Castlefield Library is currently housed in the Castlefield Primary School. There are 2 GP surgeries and 2 pharmacies within this area all within close proximity of one another. Simply walks operated from this area on a Friday morning. Due to poor take-up the walk came to an end. I have suggested that the walk re-start on a different day and have put forward two volunteers to run this walk.

Ryemead

Ryemead has a population of 7,188. 79% of the Ryemead population identify themselves as white 21.4% of households have no adults in employment. 4.5% of the population is aged over 75 with 16.9% of this area’s population has 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Currently Ryemead does not have a community centre. However, HORCA – The Heart of Ryemead Community Association was founded 3 years ago by church groups, local Councillors and residents. Their objective is to secure a community facility for the residents of Ryemead. It has been confirmed that there is a need for a community building within Ryemead in an audit conducted by WDC. Land has been identified

at the rear of the Retail Park to construct this building. HORCA are looking for local residents to get involved with the project and help fundraise.

Within Ryemead there is a Bowls Club, The Rye Park, Wycombe Lido (swimming), a Cricket Club and a retail park. One Can Trust (food bank) also operates from this area using Big Yellow for storage of food donations. St John ambulance also runs a club Monday evenings.

Terriers and Amersham Hill

Terriers and Amersham Hill has a population of 9,181. 74.8% of the population of Terriers ad Amersham Hill identify themselves as White. 5.5% of the population is aged over 75 with 17.7% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

The Hairoun Day Centre is situated within this area; operating 4 days a week providing activities and a hot meal. Some service users are dropped off by family members; however, the centre has its own mini bus which is used to transport service users to and from the centre. Currently this area hosts Wycombe Museum which is in the process of moving its premises to the Abbey area of High Wycombe.

There are 2 churches within this area:

St Francis of Assisi Church at the top of Amersham Hill runs many activities including Tai Chi, Toga, Keep for older people, tea dances, a choir, ballroom dancing and a bread and cheese lunch. The Church also runs a befriending service for worshippers who are not able to attend the church.

St Augustine’s Church has a community hall attached to available for hire.

Terriers and Amersham Hill is the neighbouring ward to Abbey; although all amenities are within walking distance the Amersham Hill proves a challenge for the not so able.

Totteridge

The Totteridge ward has a population of 6,562. 28.8% of household in this area have no adults in employment. 70.1% of the population of Totteridge identify themselves as White and 11.7% as Asian/Asian British; Pakistani. 7.1% of the population is aged over 75 with 22.1% of this area’s population having 1 adult with a long term health problem or disability.

Totteridge falls one of the 30 % of the most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Lower levels of education, skills and training is a major driver in making this area fall into the 30% most deprived areas in Buckinghamshire. Health and Disability deprivation is also higher in Totteridge.

Totteridge is in the east side of High Wycombe and surrounded by several hills. It has a Community Centre which runs a coffee morning for older people on a Thursday the community centre is on the same road as Red Kite sheltered homes for older people?

There are 3 mosques within the area and 3 churches:

Totteridge Baptist which runs a coffee morning for the elderly on the 1st Wednesday of each month.

St Wulstan’s facilitates religious gatherings.

St Andrew’s runs a bereavement group and a lunch club on a Wednesday.

The area is served by Totteridge and Terriers News - a local newsletter.

Local Area Forums (LAF)

There are 3 LAFs which cover the Wycombe locality. The table below shows figures taken from the Local Area Profile/Plan (LAP) demonstrating the percentage of people that fall into the 30% most deprived areas within the LAFs.

Wycombe LAF Missenden LAF South West Chilterns and Marlow LAF Population in the 30% most deprived areas Deprivation 14% 0% 0% Overall Deprivation 37% 0% 0% Income 7% 0% 0% Employment 7% 0% 0% Children’s Education 36% 0% 14% Adult Qualifications 16% 0% 4% Health and Disability 9% 0% 0% Crime 54% 0% 4%

The Table below shows the ethnicity makeup of the LAFs and also the percentage of pensioners within the LAF areas.

Wycombe LAF Missenden LAF South West Chilterns and Marlow LA Ethnicity Percentage of Population White 65.3% 96.4% 94.1%

Mixed 4.0% 1.5% 1.9%

Asian 23.5% 1.5% 2.6%

Black 6.5% 0.4% 1.1%

Other 0.7% 0.2% 0.4% 3.6% Black / Minority Ethnic 34.7% 5.9%

Pensioners 15% 28% 23%

Priorities pertinent to Prevention Matters identified in the LAP for the Wycombe LAF are:  Need for more local day opportunities or better transportation to those further away as older people can feel isolated.

Priorities pertinent to Prevention Matters identified in the LAP for South West Chilterns and Marlow

LAF are:  Public transport particularly in rural areas. Development of a rural transport scheme.  Maintenance and upgrading of village halls and community centres.  Help with recruiting, training and supporting volunteers.  Access to funding for the core running costs of community/volunteer-run services.  Access to Hospital and Health services - concern at the lack of some services at Wycombe hospital in addition to the difficulties in accessing health services for those without their own transport. The distance to services from some areas is also an issue.

Priorities pertinent to Prevention Matters identified in the LAP for South West Chilterns and Marlow LAF are:  Older or vulnerable people - reduce isolation of older or vulnerable people in communities through stimulation/activities/friendship groups  More support to voluntary organisations  There is lack of affordable decent housing and starter homes/smaller units for first time buyers, local workers or downsizing.  Concerns about difficulty and high cost of accessing hospital based services.  Need to ensure effective public or community transport links. The need for local community transport plan  Making the village more pedestrian and cyclist friendly

Unmet Need and Volunteering

From the information received thus far from the Community Practice Workers (CPWs) it is evident that there is a huge demand for befriending services; however existing services like Age UK have put a hold on taking referrals as their service is under immense pressure.

The organisations I have met thus far have all presented a need for volunteers; a pressing concern across the County. I have put the varying organisations in touch with the local university for work experience students to meet some of this demand.

Public Transport / Community Transport

Buses High Wycombe's bus station is located on Bridge Street in the town centre. Arriva and Carousel are the main bus operators in the High Wycombe area, with routes serving all of the major urban and rural areas. Other bus operators also serve areas of the district.

Travel across the town centre is for free on the distinctive green liveried Park & Ride Route 100 buses that operate every 15 minutes travelling anti-clockwise round the town centre. (http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/station/high-wycombe/bus-information)

Rail High Wycombe is served by a train station on Amersham Hill with lines travelling to Birmingham and Landon Marylebone. Holmer Green, Little Missenden and Beamond End can access rail via High Wycombe, Chesham or Amersham.

British Red Cross Ambulance Centre Type of Service: Dual purpose ambulance Times: Monday - Sunday 0900 to 1700. By arrangement Notice: 48 hours; 7 days for long distance Area Covered: Long distance can be arranged Accessibility: Passenger lift, wheelchair spaces, stretcher space Eligibility: General public Other: Medical appointments only Contact: Cyndy Thomas Address: 20 Stephenson Close, Bellfield Estate, High Wycombe. Bucks HP13 5SY Tel: 01494/531239/525351 Web: www.redcross.org.uk

Wycombe Dial-a-Ride Type of Service: Dial-a-Ride; Group hire service Times: Daytime between 0800 and 1700. Notice: 72 hours minimum, up to one week in advance Area Covered: Wycombe District Council area Accessibility: Passenger lift and ramp, low step, wheelchair space Eligibility: Registered members (also guide dogs and companions/carers) Contact: Steve Reed Address: Desborough Pavillion, Fryers Lane, High Wycombe. Bucks Tel: 01494 441818

Hazlemere and Wider End Good Neighbourhood Scheme This scheme serves Hazlemere (although out of the Wycombe Locality) serves the wider Wycombe community also. It is a scheme providing local residents who require some extra help with transport and cannot use regular forms of public transport.

Type of Service: Volunteer Driver Scheme Times: Daytime only. Notice: none Area Covered: Wycombe District Council area Accessibility: Private cars and one ambulance Eligibility: Pensioners, wheelchair users, companions/carers and others such as young mothers etc. Contact: Alan Kenyon Address: 28 Hayfield Drive, Hazlemere, Bucks, HP15 7TB Tel: 01494 81442

Social Housing

Red Kite Non Sheltered Housing Schemes: Newmer Road - Cressex Onslow Gardens - Micklefield Micklefield Road – Micklefield

Red Kite Sheltered Housing Schemes:

Archdale Rutland Street, High Wycombe. HP11 2JR 01494 476100

BarrowCroft* 56 Mead Way, High Wycombe. HP11 1RH 01494 521666

Chichester Bowerdean Road, High Wycombe. HP13 6AU 01494 529141 Close Edgewood Chestnut Avenue, High Wycombe. HP11 1DH 01494 448984

Havenfield Havenfield Rd, High Wycombe. HP12 4ST 01494 446116

Hicks Farm Hicks Farm Rise, Micklefield, High Wycombe. HP13 7SY 01494 439133 Rise* Hollis Road Hollis Rd, High Wycombe. HP13 7UN 01494 441003

Kennet Close Kennet Close, High Wycombe. HP13 5AP 01494 532424

Laburnam Road* Laburnam Road, Castlefield, High Wycombe. HP12 3LP 01494 476100

Nancy Hall Court The Homestead, Cressex, High Wycombe. HP12 4NZ 01494 451655

New Road New Rd, High Wycombe. HP15 7UF 01494 437835 Gardens Park Street Park Street, London Road. High Wycombe. HP11 1DF 01494 437756

Parsonage Close Parsonage Close, London Road, High Wycombe. HP13 01494 440840 6DT

The Pastures Downley, High Wycombe. HP13 5RT 01494 476100

Queensmead Queensmead Road, High Wycombe. HP10 9XB 01494 439497 House Totteridge Drive Totteridge Drive, Totteridge, High Wycombe. HP13 6JJ 01494 451449

Westwood Holmers Farm Way, High Wycombe. HP12 4XF 01494 445326

GP Practices

The Wycombe CCG is served by 9 GP practices, with a total registered population of 87,282 (2011):

Carrington House Chiltern House Medical Centre Holmer Green 45-47 Temple End, High Wycombe High Wycombe HP13 5DN 0844 4996988 0844 477 1848

Cressex Health Centre Desborough Surgery Hanover House 65 Desborough Avenure Coronation Road High Wycombe High Wycombe HP11 2SD HP12 3PP

01494 534143 01494 526006

Kingswood Surgery Priory Surgery Hollis Road 24 Priory Avenue Totteridge High Wycombe High Wycombe HP13 6SH 01494 474783 01494 448132

Riverside Surgery Tower House Surgery

George Street 169 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe High Wycombe HP11 2RZ HP12 3AF 01494 526500 01494 526840

Wye Valley Surgery

2 Desborough Avenue

High Wycombe

HP11 2RN

01494 521044

Hospitals

Hospitals within the Wycombe Locality:

BMI The Shelburne Hospital (Private Hospital) Wycombe Hospital Queen Alexandra Road Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe High Wycombe Buckinghamshire Buckinghamshire HP11 2TR HP11 2TT

Mid & South Buckinghamshire Diagnostic Shrublands Day Hospital NHS Centre C/O Care Uk, Unit 2 Queen's Road Merlin Centre, Lancaster Road High Wycombe Cressex Business Park Buckinghamshire High Wycombe HP13 7PT Buckinghamshire HP12 3QL

Harlow House Day Hospital South Bucks Hospice (mental health) Palliative Care Harlow Road Pusey House High Wycombe 9 Amersham Road Buckinghamshire High Wycombe HP13 6AA

Dentists

Dentists serving the Wycombe Locality:

Amersham Hill Dental Clinic Chiltern Dental Care 13, AMERSHAM HILL 28 West Wycombe Road HIGH WYCOMBE High Wycombe HP13 6NR HP11 2LP

Confident Dental Surgery Conway Dental Practice 11a Crendon Street 218 West Wycombe Road High Wycombe High Wycombe Bucks HP12 3AR HP13 6LE

Crendon Dental Centre Holmer Green Dental practice 7A Crendon Street 22 Wycombe Road HIGH WYCOMBE Holmer Green Buckinghamshire High Wycombe HP13 6LE HP15 6RY

JAGDEV, Amarjit Singh JD Dental Care DENTAL SURGERY 32, HIGH STREET 11A HIGH WYCOMBE CRENDON STREET HP11 2AG HIGH WYCOMBE HP13 6LE

Mill House Dental Practice (2.1km) Octagon Orthodontics The Mill House 31-33 Amersham Hill London Road HIGH WYCOMBE Loudwater Buckinghamshire Bucks HP13 6NU HP10 9TJ

Scantic Dental Care Wycombe Dental Care The Clock House 264, Desborough Road Frogmore High Wycombe High Wycombe HP11 2QR HP13 5DL

Wycombe Dental Centre Wycombe Dental Care Centre (2.1km) 20A High Street 15 Amersham Hill High Wycombe High Wycombe HP11 2BE Bucks HP13 6NR

Wohukau Wanambwa Dental Practice 7A Queen Victoria Road

High Wycombe HP11 1BA

Dentists

Opticians serving the Wycombe Locality:

A R Salter Boots Opticians 65 Bridge Street 27 Eden Walk High Wycombe Eden Centre HP11 2EL High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2AU

David Williams Optometrist Dollond & Aitchison 7 Queen Victoria Road 17-19 Eden Walk High Wycombe Eden HP11 1BA High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2AU

Optician Express Scrivens Opticians Suite 6, Old Bank House 18 Queen Square High Wycombe High Wycombe HP11 2AG Buckinghamshire HP11 2DF

Vision Express (UK) Specsavers Opticians Ltd 27/31 White Hart Street 29 Newland Street High Wycombe Eden Shopping Centre Buckinghamshire High Wycombe HP11 2HL HP11 2BY