Local Health-Related Organisations

A Directory of national charities, support groups and self-help organisations in and the surrounding area.

Researched & Compiled by: Volunteers at Voluntary Action Rutland Contact: Rutland Volunteer Centre, Lands End Way, , LE15 6RB. Tel: 01572 722 622 Date: April 2014 Review date: Tbc

A directory of local health-related organisations Category Key This directory identifies local, not-for-profit, health-related organisations that Alzheimer's Disease Cancer serve Rutland and the surrounding area. Some other key organisations have Carers also been included. Chronic Conditions Diabetes We welcome any comments, feedback and suggestions about this directory. Digestive disorders Please contact Voluntary Action Rutland using the details below. We would be Domestic Violence particularly pleased to receive contact details and information about any Learning Disabilities relevant, local organisations not included in the directory. Mental Health Multiple Sclerosis Disclaimer: The information about organisations in this directory has been Older People compiled by volunteers at Voluntary Action Rutland for the benefit of patients Respiratory Sensory Impaired and users of Oakham Medical Practice. Voluntary Action Rutland cannot Sexual Health accept any liability for the accuracy or content of the directory, which has Stroke been compiled from a number of original sources. Users who rely on this Substance Misuse information do so at their own risk. Well-Being Young People Contact: Voluntary Action Rutland, Land’s End Way, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 There is also an appendix for 6RB 01572 722622 [email protected] Additional Support and Medical Equipment

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Local / Category Key Word 1 Name Description Main Contact Address Tel/Email/Website National Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Alzheimer's Society Local / Alzheimer's Society helps to support people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of Jan Lambert Alzheimer's Society, 5 Oak T: 0116 231 1111 Support National dementia, their families and carers by providing information and advice, and raising awareness Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, E: [email protected] W: Carer Support of the need for services. and Rutland has a befriending service, dementia , LE3 3AW www.alzheimers.org.uk support service, carer support groups and dementia cafés.

Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Rutland Reminders Local A local group of dedicated volunteers for people with dementia and their carers. We meet Diana Ellard T: 07779 413 889 Support monthly to sing old, well-loved songs and afterwards chat over tea the first and third Tuesdays E: [email protected] W: Carer Support of the month in Oakham (3.45pm - 5.45pm). The second Tuesday we visit care homes www.rutlandreminders.org.uk elsewhere in Rutland. Cancer Cancer Coping with Cancer Local Helps to empower sufferers, carers, families and friends to cope with the practical and Jo Swatland Helen Webb House, 35 T: 0116 223 0055 E: [email protected] (Leicestershire & emotional problems that can arise following a cancer diagnosis. Promotes self-help and offers Westleigh Road, Leicester, W: www.c-w-c.org.uk Rutland) Macmillan impartial information in confidence. Encourages a positive attitude, with emphasis on the LE3 0HH Cancer Support quality of life for each individual affected by cancer. Cancer Cancer PROSTaid Local A group of volunteers who have been affected by Prostate Cancer, offering local support, Rob Banner Manager 17 Torrington Close, T: 01162 888188 E: rob@.net W: Leicestershire, information, befriending and awareness of Prostate Cancer. Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2RY www.prostaid.co.uk Rutland & Cancer Cancer Rutland and Melton Local Provides emotional support, information, monthly newsletters, and informal coffee and lunch Marjorie Aylward Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 722311 E: Cancer Support meetings for sufferers, carers, family and friends. Does not give medical advice.Meets in Lands End Way, Oakham, [email protected] W: Group Oakham the second Weds of the month 7.30pm -9.00pm at Voluntary Action Rutland. LE15 6RB www.cancer-support.org.uk

Carers Advice & ADHD Group Local For families/carers of children with ADHD. Rotaract Rutland Oakham Café Primary Aiming High Team T: Information Family Centre School, Burley Road, 01572 722577 E:[email protected] Special ADHD Solutions available for help and advice. Oakham Education Needs Last Friday in the month but please note this is subject to change. Please ring to confirm the date before attending.

Carers Advice & Family Information Local A one-stop-shop for parents, carers and professionals working with children, young people and Rutland County W: Information Service families. Council www.fis.rutland.gov.uk/kb5/rutland/fsd/home.page Special Education Needs The website holds information about the many family services in and around Rutland - you can either use the links on the left hand side of this page, or search our database to find service details.

Carers Carer Support National Carers National For the National Carers Helpline call 0808 808 7777 on Wednesday and Thursday 10.00 am to National Carers W: www.carersuk.org Helpline midday and 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm or visit the website. http://www.carersuk.org/ Helpline

Carers Carer Support Rutland Carer Local An informal monthly social group for carers of older people. Friendship and support are given. Age UK Leicestershire T: 01572 770324 Support Group The group meet on the second Monday of every month. Contact Age UK Leicestershire and and Rutland Rutland for more information. Carers Carer Support Rutland County Local Carer Support Workers provide support, advice, information and Carer assessments for Rutland County Catmose Park Road, T: 01572 722 577 Council: Carer informal carers. The Carer Support Workers also promote the Rutland Carer Champion Council Oakham, LE15 6HP Support scheme. Assessments are useful as they can be used to identify a number of services that can be provided to carers.

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Carers Carer Support Rutland Parent Carer Local Represents a wide range of families and children, working alongside the local authority to put Jacqui Price T: 07777 635 353 E: Special Voice forward the views of parents and carers. Involved in discussions about important decisions that Chairperson [email protected] W: Educational affect children. "We are all parents ourselves, so we know what the pleasures and trials of www.rutlandsenfamilies.co.uk Needs having a child with special needs really are. As a collective voice we have more impact than as individuals." Carers Disability Rutland Sailability Local Offers sailing as an activity that can help give those with disabilities some freedom and social Alan Naylor Rutland Sailing Club, Gibbet T: 01162 719 170 E: [email protected] W: Support opportunities. Provides training, support and equipment to enable members to enjoy the Membership Lane, Edith Weston, Rutland, www.rutland-sailability.org Sport & Exercise challenge of a physical activity in a safe, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. LE15 8HJ

Carers Carer Support Siblings Group Local This is a fun group for siblings of children (8-13) who have additional needs. We play games, Rutland Family T: 01572 722577 E: Respite have outings, counselling sessions and lots of fun activities. Centre [email protected]

Based at the Rutland Rotaract Family Centre Wednesdays 6pm-8pm. Carers Carer Support Time out for us (Tofu) Local A club for young carers who look after parents or brothers/sisters. The aim of the club is to give Rutland County Jules One Stop, Melton Elaine Muir Respite the carers some time for themselves. Council Integrated Road, Oakham T: 01572 756655 E. [email protected] Youth Team W: http://raw4youth.com/ At Jules One-Stop. Monthly normally on a Saturday or Sunday. Chronic Conditions Arthritis Arthritis Care UK National They provide clear and accurate information about arthritis. Their helplines team offers Head Office E: [email protected] T: 020 7380 6500 practical and confidential support backed up by a wealth of useful publications. They run a range of self-management and personal development programmes that give people the confidence and skills to manage their arthritis and dramatically improve their quality of life. They put people with arthritis in touch with each other through their network of over 170 branches and groups. They campaign for greater awareness of the needs of everyone with arthritis, improved services and an end to discrimination and work closely with health professionals and other arthritis organisations in the UK and internationally.

Chronic Conditions Heart Disease British Heart Local / The BHF vision is a world where people don't die prematurely from heart disease. This is BHF T: 01773 822 302 E: [email protected] W: Foundation National achieved through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and www.bhf.org.uk (Derbyshire, support for everyone living with heart disease. Leicestershire & Rutland) Chronic Conditions Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Local Aims to provide information for sufferers, foster mutual support for them and their families, Alex Young-Allan 1 Andrewes Close , Leicester, T: 0116 224 6738 E: Leicester and Rutland and to advance education and promote a greater awareness and understanding of LE3 5PD [email protected] Empathy and Support Fibromyalgia Syndrome and its effects among the public and GPs. (FLARES)

Chronic Conditions ME/CFS Support Leicester Support for Local Provides information and support services to people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Shara McDonald E: [email protected] W: ME (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and their families, carers and friends. Facilitates social www.meassociation.org.uk contact and support through events, meetings, telephone calls, email & Facebook. Raises awareness locally through social networking, media and health organisations and campaigns for more recognition, understanding, research, health services and benefits for sufferers.

Chronic Conditions ME/CFS Support ME Positive (East Local / Provides a regular newsletter with details of helplines, social events, medical research and Carole Taylor 10 Pulteney Avenue, T: 01509 212 794 Mob: 07746 596 712 ) National treatments. Also endeavours to put local people with ME/CFS in touch with each other by , E: [email protected] phone or email. Organised social events are also a significant and enjoyable aspect of the Leicestershire, LE11 0NA W: www.mepositive.uk.net group, providing the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences in dealing with this disabling condition. Chronic Conditions Advice and Mosaic Local Recognises and challenges the prejudice, discrimination and social isolation that many disabled Dawood Paruk Head 2 Oak Spinney Park T: 0116 231 8720 / 0116 231 4425 information people face throughout their lives. The mission is to deliver a range of information and services of Administration E: [email protected] W: that disabled people want; services that promote inclusion, integration, independence, choice, www.mosaic1898.co.uk empowerment, respect and dignity. Chronic Conditions Parkinson's Parkinson's UK Local Offers information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and Howard Gowdridge Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 0116 277 2119 E: [email protected] W: (Rutland) carers. Also organises regular events and social activities. Meeting second Thursday of every Lands End Way, Oakham, www.parkinsons.org.uk month, 10am-12pm, in Oakham. LE15 6RB

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Chronic Conditions Sport & Exercise Riding for the Local Delivers opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities. The Pat Bishop Group Somerby Livery Centre, T: 0845 2426357 http://www.mountgrouprda.org.uk/ Disabled (Mount groups help people to take part in riding, carriage driving and vaulting activities. Each week fifty Organiser Oakham Road, Somerby, Group) riders join us for the pleasure and the opportunity of learning a new skill. LE14 2QF

Chronic Conditions Disability Rutland Access Group Local A local voluntary campaigning organisation that helps to improve physical access for everyone, Karen Mellor Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 812 808 E: Support including people with disabilities. Anyone with an interest may attend meetings or request Chairperson Lands End Way, Oakham, [email protected] Advice & assistance from the group. New members always welcome. The group carries out 1 major LE15 6RB Information access survey each year and liaises with the county council to improve access throughout Rutland. Meets 4 times a year to plan activities. Chronic Conditions Social Club Rutland Symbiotica Local A social community group for physical disabilities. The group meet regularly during the winter Rutland Symbiotica Contact Bob Mundie: Contact Bob Mundie T: 01572 722622 E: Outings for talks, friendship and support through reducing isolation. The group also arranges for wheel Rutland Symbiotica / Care Of [email protected] chair friendly day trips during the summer. Voluntary Action Rutland, Lands' End Way. Oakham Rutland. LE15 6QA.

Diabetes Diabetes Support Diabetes UK Support Local / There are plans in place for a group to meet once a month in the centre of Oakham on a day Christine Spark Oakham Town Centre T: 01572 771 667 E: [email protected] Group National and time to suit. Hopes that people with diabetes can talk and support each other over a very Group Organiser relaxed tea or coffee. Diabetes Diabetes Support Leicestershire Parents Local A voluntary group run by parents and carers of children with Type 1 diabetes. Strives to provide Rebecca Scoble Camp Charnwood, T: 07724 885 496 E: Support Group of opportunities for parents, carers and children to learn more about their diabetes and its Melton Area Beaumanor Hall, Beaumanor [email protected] Diabetes UK management, through our education events, roadshows and peer support groups. Camp Drive, Woodhouse, E: [email protected] Charnwood residential holiday takes place for one week in the summer for children with Type 1 Loughborough, LE12 8TX diabetes, which provides support to newly diagnosed children.

Digestive disorders Crohn's & Colitis Crohn's and Colitis UK Local / Provides the opportunity for anyone affected by IBD (sufferers, families, friends) to meet other Crohn's and Colitis Regional Branch T: 0845 130 6821 (Leics & Rutland) National people who understand the challenges of living with the conditions. Offers activities, events, UK National E: [email protected] W: and support accessing information from the national charity. Organisation www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk Domestic Violence Domestic Action against Local The Adam Project offers free, confidential support for men who are experiencing or who are at Outreach Worker PO Box 7067, Leicester, LE1 T: 0116 242 6440 Violence Domestic Abuse for risk from domestic abuse. Information and advocacy can be provided on issues such as: 7WB E: [email protected] Men (ADAM) relationship breakdown, safety planning, housing options, benefits, legal issues, budgeting, W: www.adamproject.co.uk tenancy sustainment, signposting and referrals to other agencies.

Domestic Violence Domestic Living Without Abuse Local Provides practical and emotional support to anyone experiencing domestic abuse, including Rosemary Measures PO Box 16, Loughborough, T: 01509 550 317 E: [email protected] W: Violence (LWA) men, women, children and young people. The services include support with the civil and LE11 3AX www.lwa.org.uk criminal law system, housing, safety planning and security measures, emotional support and counselling, photographing injuries for court, making reports to the police, health issues, and financial issues. Learning Disabilities Social Club Gateway Club Local A social club for adults with learning disabilities meets each Thursday evening from 7:30 to Jill Laucht Group Railway Inn, Station Road, Contact through Community Support Services 01572 Rutland 9:15pm in Oakham or Uppingham Organiser Oakham, LE15 6Q, 772588 UCC Road Uppingham L15 9TJ Learning Disabilities Rutland House Local Provides individually-designed quality services that promote opportunities for the development Julie Dawson Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 771 001 E: [email protected] Community Trust and self-fulfilment of adults with learning disabilities, including: residential care, domiciliary Operations Director Lands End Way, Oakham, care, and short breaks. LE15 6RB Mental Health Ataxia Support Ataxia UK (Leicester) Local / National organisation funding research into finding treatments and a cure for ataxia, and Claire Huggett The Stage Hotel, 299 T: 0116 284 8201 E: [email protected] W: (Leicestershire) National supporting people through a range of services, including grants, events, and a helpline (Mon- Leicester Road, Wigston, www.ataxia.org.uk Helpline Thurs 10.30am-2.30pm). Leicester support group meets quarterly at The Stage Hotel in Leicester, LE18 1JW T: 0845 644 0606 E: Wigston, for a friendly chat and coffee. [email protected]

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Mental Health Bipolar Support Bipolar UK Self-Help Local / Provides a range of services for individuals affected by bipolar, including a national network of Fiona Cooper Bishop Street Methodist T: 01270 230 260 E: [email protected] (Leicester) National self-help groups, a moderated 24/7 web-based support forum, information and advice, one-to- Church, 10a Bishop Street, W: bipolaruk.org.uk one and telephone mentoring and a youth service. Meeting second Weds of month, 7.30pm - Town Hall Square, Leicester, 9.00pm. Donation of £2 to meet meetings costs. LE1 6AF Mental Health Bipolar Support Bipolar UK Self-Help Local / Provides a range of services for individuals affected by bipolar, including a national network of Fiona Cooper Congregational Church T: 01270 230 260 E: [email protected] W: (Market Harborough) National self-help groups, a moderated 24/7 web-based support forum, information and advice, one-to- Centre, Bowden, Market bipolaruk.org.uk one and telephone mentoring and a youth service. Meeting first Weds of month, 7.00pm - Harbour, LE16 7JD 9.00pm. Mental Health Mental Health Community Mental Local Provides health and social care services for people living with mental health conditions. Naomi Edwards Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 756 032 Advice & Health Team Following assessment a number of different services are available, including: counselling; social Lands End Way, Oakham, Information peer groups and friendship groups; group-based activities and courses; information and LE15 6RB advice; help with obtaining recreation, employment, volunteering and education services; respite services; carer support and assessment.

Mental Health Epilepsy Epilepsy Action National Epilepsy Action is the UK’s leading epilepsy organisation and exists to improve the lives of Head Office T: 0113 210 8800 E: [email protected] everyone affected by the condition. As a member-led association, they are led by and represent people with epilepsy, their friends, families and healthcare professionals. Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age and from any walk of life, and globally over 50 million people have the condition. Epilepsy Action is here to support people every step of the way through living with the condition. Mental Health Brain Injury Headway Leicester, Local Gives help and support to people affected by brain injury. Offers a wide range of services, Headway House 4 Hospital Close, Leicester, T: 0116 273 9763 Leicestershire & including rehabilitation programmes, carer support, social re-integration, community outreach LE5 4WP E: [email protected] W: Rutland and respite care. www.headwayleicester.org.uk Mental Health Mental Health LAMP Direct Local Works for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to promote good mental health LAMP Leicester 65 Regent Road, Leicester, T: 0116 255 6286 E: [email protected] Advice and and to challenge the stigma and social exclusion often associated with mental health LE1 6YF W: www.lampdirect.org.uk Information conditions. Services include service development, information provision, mental health advocacy, carer advocacy, and training and forums for service users and carers.

Mental Health Mental Health Melton Mencap and Local Provides support for children and adults with learning disabilities, their families and carers Yvonne Iwanczuk Mencap Centre , Chapel T: 01664 564 237 E: Gateway residing or accessing services in borough and rural district. Provides leisure- Street, Melton Mowbray, [email protected] time activities and recreation throughout the year in gateway and youth clubs, children's LE13 1LZ Saturday clubs, a 4-week summer scheme and extended school sessions.

Mental Health Mental Health Rethink Carers Centre Local Works to help everyone affected by severe mental health conditions recover a better quality of Dave Barsby West End Neighbourhood T: 0116 251 7432 E: Carer Support (Leicester) life. Services include: carers information sessions involving one-to-one support, carers support Manager Centre, Andrews Street, [email protected] W: groups, and carers information programmes. Provides signposting to CETP (Carers Education Leicester, LE3 5PA www.rethink.org and Training Programme). Mental Health Mental Health Rutland Mental Local The forum holds a meeting every 2 months to provide an opportunity for the people of Rutland Naomi Edwards T: 01572 758412 E: Health Forum to meet with mental health professionals and learn about services and developments for [email protected] people with mental health conditions, or who are interested in the subject.

Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Multiple Sclerosis Local / Gives support, advice, and financial aid to people living in the Melton & Rutland area. Holds Joan Smith St. Joseph's Church, 34 T: 01664 858297 E: [email protected] Sclerosis (MS) Society (Melton National fundraising events, seated exercise sessions, and two or three social activities a year. Drop-in Station Road, Oakham, LE15 & Rutland Branch) session held third Tuesday of each month 11.00am - 1.00pm. 6QU

Older People Older People Age UK (Leicester Local The aim of Age UK is to promote the well being of older people and to make later life a fulfilling Landsdowne House 113 Princess Road East, T: 0116 299 2233 Support Shire & Rutland) experience. Age UK offers a wide range of services including befriending scheme, handyman Headquarters Leicester, LE1 7LA E: [email protected] W: service, legal services, respite care and general information, resources and advice. www.ageuk.org.uk/leics

Older People Older People Age UK (Oakham) Local The aim of Age UK is to promote the well being of older people and to make later life a fulfilling Lisa Jackson Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 722622 W: www.varutland.org.uk Support experience. Age UK offers a wide range of services including befriending scheme, handyman Lands End Way, Oakham, service, legal services, respite care and general information, resources and advice. LE15 6RB

Older People Older people Drop -in Centre Local Tea, coffee, meet friends and chat. Lunch at 12:45pm. Free internet access. Drop-in centre at Churches Together Oakham Congregational T: 01572 723051 during opening hours for Support Oakham Congregational Church Hall. Every Wednesday 10am - 4:00pm. Church Hall, High Street, information. Oakham

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Older People Sport & Exercise Health and Leisure Local Social group for anyone with a health condition, including arthritis, their carers and family. Davina Bates Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01664 454201 E: [email protected] Older People (Rutland & District) Meeting third Weds of the month 2.00pm - 4.00pm at Voluntary Action Rutland. Chairperson Lands End Way, Oakham, Support LE15 6RB Older People Sport & Exercise Oakham Healthy Local A social walking group, who meet every Monday for a low impact walk, disability friendly walk Active Rutland / St John & St Anne's, South For further information please contact: Walking Group around Oakham. 10.30am start. Walks are approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour long Out of Walking for Health. Street next to the Fire Glenys Laidler. 01572 724361 town walks are organised for the last Monday of each month. Walks go ahead whatever the Similar groups take Station. weather! New walkers are always welcome regardless of age or fitness levels. There is a social place in Ketton and element with refreshments available afterwards. other villages.

Older People Older people Royal British Legion Local The nation's ex-service charity, dedicated to caring for men and women who have served in the P W Baker Group Methodist Chapel, Main T: 01780 460 378 Support (Empingham) armed forces and their dependants. Organiser Street, Empingham, LE15 8PS

Older People Older people Royal British Legion Local The nation's ex-service charity, dedicated to caring for men and women who have served in the Michelle Green County Office, closed for T: 0116 261 6584 E: [email protected] Support Support (Leicestershire & armed forces and their dependants. Can also provide Poppy Care Phones - Emergency Alarms. relocation W: www.britishlegion.org.uk / Equipment Rutland) www.britishlegion.org.uk.can-we-help/care-and- support/in-home-services/care-phones Older People Older People Rutland Community Local Providing older people living in Rutland who may be isolated or lonely, with practical support Sue Renton Project Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 720 282 Mob: 07503 473 280 E: Support Spirit through local voluntary activities. Aims to address the vulnerability that elderly people may Officer Lands End Way, Oakham, [email protected] experience living in rural Rutland. Confidential and non-judgmental. LE15 6RB

Older People Transport Voluntary Action Local Provides transport for frail, elderly, disabled and vulnerable people who have difficulty in Jim Freeborough Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 724 705 E: Rutland Social Car travelling independently around the area. Transport Manager Lands End Way, Oakham, [email protected] W: and Community LE15 6RB www.varutland.org.uk Transport Scheme Older People Older People Age UK (Uppingham Local The aim of Age UK is to promote the well being of older people and to make later life a fulfilling Wendy Bye 13 High Street East, T: 01572 822171 E: Support & District) experience. Age UK offers a wide range of services including befriending scheme, handyman Project Officer Uppingham, LE15 9PY [email protected] W: service, legal services, respite care and general information, resources and advice. www.ageuk.org.uk/leics

Respiratory Asthma Asthma UK National Asthma UK want to live in a world where asthma is no longer a daily battle for some and where Head Office T: 020 7786 4900 W: no one dies from the condition. They’re working to make this happen through world-leading http://www.asthma.org.uk/Pages/Contact.aspx research, award-winning information and services, and life-changing campaigns.

Sensory Impaired Sensory Action Deafness National Aims to empower the deaf community to access services, employment and information. Works Action Deafness Peepul Centre, 1st Floor, T: 0844 593 8440 E: Impairment towards an inclusive society by offering, among other things: learning, communication and Orchardson [email protected] W: interpreting services as well as advocacy and mentoring. Avenue,Leicester, LE4 6DP www.actiondeafness.org.uk Sensory Impaired Sensory Deafblind UK National A national charity offering specialist services, including peer support and social groups, to UK Head Office for John and Lucille van Geest T: 01733 358 100 E: [email protected] Impairment deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout Deafblindness Place, Cygnet Road, W: www.deafblind.org.uk their lives. Hampton, Peterborough, PE7 8FD Sensory Impaired Sensory Vista Blind Local Vista provides services, support, advice and information to over 6000 registered blind and Cath Bayley Vista Resources Centre, T: 0116 249 8839, E: [email protected] Impairment partially sighted people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Vista's Social Groups are Gedding Road, Leicester, LE5 W: www.vistablind.org.uk designed for people who are a little more active and independent. They can help make new 5FU friends and find out about other social activities. Vista is a charity and can offer one free taster session. Sexual Health Sexual Health C.A.S.P.E.R sexual Local Sexual Heath and relationships is also really important and you will find information and useful Rutland County W: confidential C.A.S.P.E.R help number: 07500 051 016 Youth health services links about this on out C.A.S.P.E.R website and web app - this is also a web app that you can Council Integrated http://raw4youth.com/Healt or visit the C.A.S.P.E.R. web site and app: (Rutland) easily use on your phone. Youth Team h and Sexual Health.asp casper.raw4youth.com

All our Youth Service Youth clubs offer a CASPER (Contraception, Advice, Sex, Pregnancy, Educational Resources) Sexual Health Service and Jules One Stop offers a drop in 9 – 5pm Mon – Thursday and 9 – 4.30pm Fridays.

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Sexual Health Sexual Health GUM Service Local Free, confidential service offering a choice of walk-in or appointments to provide for your St Peter's Health Sparkenhoe Street, T: 0800 318 908 advice & (Leicester) sexual health needs including: STI testing (including HIV tests), a full range of contraception, Centre Leicester, LE2 0TA information management of complez contraception, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and onward referral, psychosexual services, post-exposure HIV prophylaxis, free condoms and lubricants. Sexual Health Sexual Leicester LGBT Centre Local Recognises that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people may face discrimination LGBT Centre 15 Wellington Street, T: 0116 254 7412 Helpline: 0116 255 0667 orientation and prejudice, which can affect the opportunities to be involved, included and valued in society Leicester,LE1 6HH W: www.leicesterlgbtcentre.org Mental Health as equals. The Centre exists to provide a safe social and support space, including: youth group, Sexual Health mature group, men's group, women's group, and two trans groups. Also delivers professional services, including a helpline with trained-to-listen volunteers, and information on mental and sexual health. Sexual Health HIV Support Leicestershire AIDS Local Support for people living with or affected by HIV in Leics and Rutland, including: individual Tom Robson The Michael Wood Centre, T: 0116 255 9995 E: [email protected] Support Services support, counselling and complimentary therapies, funds, drop-in service, social activities, Administrator 53 Regent Road, Leicester, W: www.lass.org.uk (LASS) information and advice. LE1 6YF Sexual Health Sexual Peterborough Area Local Seeks to provide support and information for people of all ages in Peterborough and PAT Alliance Peterborough T: 07906 388 371 E: [email protected] orientation Transgender Alliance surrounding areas who may be experiencing distress, uncertainty or isolation due to issues W: www.patalliance.org Mental Health (PATA) around their gender identity. PATA tries to offer support to individuals of all ages going through Sexual Health transition, whether undergoing gender reassignment surgery or not. Also tries to assist families and partners. Sexual Health Sexual health Relate Leicestershire Local / Provides non-judgmental therapy for a range of sexual problems, including: loss of desire for Relate Leicestershire 83 Aylestone Road, Leicester T: 0116 254 3011 E: [email protected] relationship National sex, erectile dysfunction, pain during intercourse, ejaculatory problems, or lack of orgasm. Also W: www.relateleicestershire.org.uk offers caring relationship counselling on issues such as: getting a relationship back on track, ending things amicably, and moving on after a break-up. Helps those in a relationship as well as single people. Counsellors are trained in cultural background and awareness, and are LGBT- friendly. Sexual Health Sexual Health Trade Sexual Health Local Works with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Leicester, Leicestershire Andrew Haughton 15 Wellington Street, T: 0116 254 1747 E: [email protected] and Rutland. Offers a range of free and confidential support and advice services around sexual Health Promotion & Leicester,LE1 6HH W: www.tradesexualhealth.com health and HIV information: one-to-one emotional and practical support; support in 'coming Outreach out', sexuality and relationships; rapid HIV testing; community-based men’s sexual health clinics; safer-sex packs for men and women; and a fully qualified counselling service.

Stroke Stroke Rutland Stroke Club Local / Offers you a chance to share experiences with others who understand what you are going Eileen Morgan Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 0303 3033 100 National through and take part in activities that can help with your ongoing recovery. Contact for Lands End Way, Oakham, meeting times and location. A Social Group meet first Thursday of the Monthly 2-4pm at LE15 6RB Voluntary Action Rutland , Oakham. Substance Misuse Alcohol & Drugs Alcoholics Local / Concerned with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individuals turn to AA for AA Oakham St Josephs RC Church, T: 0845 769 7555 Anonymous National help. Weekly meetings are held to give members an opportunity to relate their experiences Station Road, Oakham, LE15 E: [email protected] with one another on problems related to drinking patterns and attempts to achieve stable 6QU W: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk sobriety. 'Oakham As Bill Sees It' meetings on Saturdays at 8pm, St Josephs RC Church.

Substance Misuse Alcohol & Drugs Drug Advice Centre Local Information and drop-in advice about your own or someone else's drug problems. Also Young Drug Advice Centre 96 New Walk, Leicester, T: 0116 222 9555 (drugs), T: 0116 222 9545 (alcohol) (Leicester) Person's (under 19) Service. LE17 7EA Substance Misuse Alcohol & Drugs Stop Smoking Service Local Offers free, confidential advice and support, providing the best chance of quitting smoking and Stop Smoking Service Charnwood Mill, Barrow-on- T: 0845 045 2828, Text: 07717 420560 (NHS Leicestershire & staying a non-smoker. Specialist advice and prescription treatments are available. Local clinic: Soar, LE12 8LR Rutland) John Storer House, Loughborough. Weds am with appointment. Sat am drop-in session.

Substance Misuse Alcohol & Drugs Substance Misuse Local A website that provides information and support for adults and young people, including Public Health County Hall, G58, Glenfield, T: 0116 305 2680 E: [email protected] W: Partnership information on where to find local support in Rutland. Leicestershire County Leicester LE3 8TB www.drugs.org.uk (Leicestershire & Council Rutland) Well-Being Sport & Exercise Active Rutland Local A physical activity programme specifically for the residents of Rutland. The aim of the Sofie Suckley Rutland County Council, T: 01572 758 154 E: [email protected] programme is to get more people in Rutland taking part in regular activity. Rutland's Active Project Officer Catmose Park Road, W: www.activerutland.org.uk Recreation Team offer a variety of regular sessions and link in with sports and exercise clubs Oakham, LE15 6HP across the county from Athletics to Walking groups

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Well-Being Bereavement Cruse Melton & Local / A national organisation that aims to promote the well-being of people who are experiencing Leicestershire Area 34 Ashford Road, Melton T: 01664 500 802 E: [email protected] Rutland National bereavement and to enable anyone who has been bereaved by death to understand their grief, Mowbray, LE13 0HR W: www.cruse.org.uk cope with their loss, and emerge with a sense of purpose for their future.

Well-Being Suicide Papyrus UK National Aims to reduce stigma associated with suicide and increase awareness of young suicide and Papyrus Prevention 67 Bewsey Street, T: 01925 572 444 Helpline: 0800 068 41 41 Prevention how to help prevent it. Provides professional advice, whether online, via email, or by SMS. of Young Suicide Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 Text: 07786 209 697 E: [email protected] 'HopeLineUK' is a specialist telephone helpline service staffed by trained professionals who give 7JQ non-judgmental support, practical advice and information in confidence to children, teenagers and young people up to the age of 35 who are worried about themselves, or anyone who is concerned about a young person.

Well-Being Counselling Samaritans National Free and confidential helpline staffed by volunteers who are trained to listen and give people Samaritans National National T: 08457 909 090 W: www.samaritans.org Suicide time and space to talk. Helpline Prevention Young People Counselling Childline National ChildLine is a free and confidential helpline for children and young people up to the age of 19. Childline National T: 0800 11 11 W: www.childline.org.uk You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything - no problem is too big or too small. Call free, have a 1-2-1 chat online, or send an email. Young People Learning Family Centre Local Sunflowers is a friendly support group for parents with very young children ( 0 - 5 years ). Rutland Roteract E: [email protected] W: disabilities Sunflowers Group Children with additional needs, their siblings and family are all welcome every Thursday Family Support http://www.rutlandsenfamilies.co.uk/rutland-rotaract- Child Care morning from 9.45am. Centre family-support-centre Sports & Exercise T: 07867 897535 The group has fun with messy play, swimming and singing, with coffee time for parents/carers. Thursdays during term time 9:45am to 11:45am

Young People Parenting Home-Start (Melton Local A voluntary support organisation that offers support to families where there is at least one Sarah Marsh 45 Burton Street, Melton T: 01664 561 247 E: [email protected] Support & Rutland) child under the age of 5. Trained volunteers offer one-to-one support in the family's own Mowbray, Leicester, LE13 Advice & home. This can be practical and/or emotional. The family support group provides parents with 1AF Information an opportunity to meet other parents and find out information on other services likely to provide support. Young People Advice and National Society for National National organisation that works to end cruelty to children in the UK in a range of different Shirley Harris Rutland NSPCC Committee T: 0808 800 5000 W: www.nspcc.org.uk information the Prevention of ways, including: helplines, services for children and families, and advice for adults and Admin/Support Cruelty to Children professionals. (NSPCC) Young People Special Rotaract Family Local Aims to provide social, recreational, educational and therapeutic support for children and Caroline Abdul- Catmose Street, Oakham, T: 07867 897535 E: [email protected] Educational Support Centre young people (0 - 25) with disabilities and their families, including: swimming lessons, arts and Rahim LE15 6HP W: www.rutlandsenfamilies.co.uk Needs crafts sessions, film club, keep fit for carers, and counselling support. Chairperson Young People Advice & Rutland Family Local Organises outreach events and provides information on things to do and places to go, Team 1 People Rutland County Council, T: 01572 722 577 Fax: 01572 758 307 Information Information Service education services, family-friendly places to visit, disability and additional needs support, Directorate Catmose Park Road, E: [email protected] finding suitable childcare, clubs and classes, parenting support, money, childcare costs and Oakham, LE15 6HP W: www.rutland.gov.uk benefits, health services and staying healthy. Young People Special Rutland Mencap Local A friendly group set up to offer children and young people in Rutland with special educational Heidi/Amanda T: 01572 811385 T: 01572 770321 E: Educational needs various activities and experiences. Aims to provide a supportive environment where [email protected] W: Needs parents can meet and support each other. Plans a range of age-appropriate activities that www.mencap.org.uk appeal to a spectrum of children and young people, including those that might be more challenging by nature. Activities include family trips, for example to London or York, and activities for the young people only, with experienced carers provided by Mencap.

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Young People Advice & Rutland Rotaract Local The Family Centre is a charitable organisation that aims to provide social, recreational, Rotaract Rutland Oakham C of E Primary E: [email protected] W: information Family Centre educational and therapeutic support for children and young people (aged 0 – 25 years) with Family Centre School, Burley Road, http://www.rutlandsenfamilies.co.uk/rutland-rotaract- Special special educational needs or disabilities, and their families. Oakham family-support-centre Education Needs T: 07867 897535 A range of activities including swimming lessons, riding sessions, film club, keep fit for carers and counselling support. We also organise additional activities during Rutland school holidays.

Young People Learning Rutland Youth Chaos Local This is an inclusive supported youth group for young people age 11-25 with additional needs. Rutland County T: 01572 756655 / 07584 404787 disabilities The group runs predominantly from 2 - 4 pm on Saturdays from Greetham Community Centre, Council Integrated W: www.raw4youth.com Child Care however this can change depending on the planned programme so phoning in advance is Youth Team Sports & Exercise advised to avoid disappointment •Swimming •Achieve Accreditation •Fun Activities •Dance •Cooking

Young People Youth Services Rutland Youth Service Local Aims to make contact with young people aged 13-25 years, with a target age range of 13-19 Elaine Muir Jules One Stop, 40A Melton T: 01572 756 655 E: [email protected]. years, to promote and deliver opportunities that are challenging, supportive and fun. Road, Oakham, LE15 6AY W: www.raw4youth.com Involvement with the youth service will enable young people to learn, develop and achieve as individuals and as members of groups. Young People Parenting Visions Community Local Sure Start Children’s Centres are designed to help parents, families and carers with children up Alison Coates Visions Children's Centre, T: 01780 752 303 E: [email protected] Support and Children's Centre to the age of 5 years old. Provides activity sessions for children, family support services, child Ryhall Road, Great W: www.visionsccc.co.uk and family health services, active parental involvement, and effective links with Job Centre Casterton, PE9 4AT Catmose T: 01572 772 590 E:[email protected] Plus. Currently two different sites in the area at Great Casterton and Oakham. Campus, Oakham, LE15 6RP

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Additional Support Hospice Dove Cottage Day Local An independent organisation offering high quality palliative daycare to those people living in NE Dove Cottage Canal Lane, Stathern, Melton T: 01949 860 303 Fax: 01949 861 466 E: Hospice Leics, Rutland, and SE Notts, as well as offering vital respite to the main carer. Our aim to Mowbray, Leicester, LE14 [email protected] provide the best possible standard of physical, emotional, social and spiritual support for those 4EX W: www.dovecottage.org living with a life-threatening condition. Additional Support Fuel Poverty and Energy Action for Local Offers a helping hand to those residents in Rutland who are struggling to pay their energy bills, Voluntary Action Rutland Volunteer Centre, Contact Voluntary Action Rutland for more wider Rutland through the Rutland Energy Saving Advice Service. Register your interest in a free household Rutland Lands End Way, Oakham, information 01572 722622 determinants of energy visit from impartial experts by calling the contact number, hosted by Voluntary Action LE15 6RB health Rutland.

Additional Support Counselling Family Mediation Local Family mediation can help you if your relationship has broken down and you need to sort out Peterborough & District T. 01733 347353 E. Service practical issues such as arrangements for children, child maintenance payments, sharing Family Mediation Service 61 [email protected] (Peterborough and finances, dealing with any debts. Without going through the courts. Broadway, Peterborough, District) PE1 1SY Additional Support Older people Greetham Good Local Support and help for those living in Greetham, including: occasional transport, shopping in an Nicole Brown 26 Main Street, T: 07763 750499 E: [email protected] W: support Neighbour Scheme emergency, collection of prescription/pension, help with pets, a one-off tidy of your garden, Greetham,LE15 7NL www.greethamrutland.com Transport form filling (non legal), companionship, and practical support following injury.

Additional Support Respite holiday Opportunity Chalet Local Provides and assists in the provision of facilities in the interest of recreation, in the form of self- Christine Nowell Address Private Contact Voluntary Action Rutland for more facilities catering holidays for people in Melton and Rutland who are disadvantaged for socio-economic Trustee/Committee information 01572 722622 reasons or due to disabilities, with the object of improving quality of life. Member

Additional Support Hospice Rainbows Hospice for Local Dedicated respite hospice for children and young adults up to the age of 30 years suffering Geoff Ellis Lark Rise, Loughborough, T: 01509 638 000 Children and Young from life-limiting, life-threatening illnesses who reside in the . Aims to provide LE11 2HS People short breaks, palliative care, terminal care, bereavement support and counselling to parents, siblings, and extended families. Additional Support Advice & Rutland Citizens Local Helps people to resolve their problems through advice and policy change. Focuses on clients as Citizens Advice 56 High Street, Oakham, T: 0845 120 3705 W: www.rutlandcab.org.uk Information Advice Bureau individuals, and all help is free, confidential, impartial and independent. The legal information Bureau LE15 6AL W: www.adviceguide.org.uk W: Wider system covers a wide range of topics, including: debt, benefits, housing, employment and www.advice4me.org.uk Determinants of consumer problems. Health Additional Support Local Authority Rutland County Local Provides a wide range of services for the county. Contact for information about council Rutland County Catmose Park Road, T: 01572 722 577 Fax: 01572 758 307 Council services for the county of Rutland, including education, social services, health, and planning. Council Oakham, LE15 6HP E: [email protected] W: www.rutland.gov.uk Additional Support Advice & Rutland Local Provides information and enforces legislation in relation to environmental health and licensing. Rutland County Catmose Park Road, T: 01572 758 247 information Environmental Health Helps Rutland residents and visitors when they have consumer problems relating to Council Oakham, LE15 6HP environmental health or licensing matters. Additional Support Housing Spire Homes Local A community-focused housing provider with an aspiration to be the leading provider of quality Pam Smith/Catherine Gover Centre, Rutland T: 0300 123 6611 E: Association (Rutland) housing in Rutland. Understands the importance of putting tenants at the heart of everything. Lynch Housing Volunteer Centre, Lands End [email protected] Working in partnership with Rutland County Council to manage their social housing. Officers Way, Oakham, LE15 6RB W: www.spirehomes.org.uk

Additional Support Financial Support The Baldwin Trust Local Narrow boats for community action on Leicestershire waterways. Pleasure cruises for the Marie Johnson Raynsway Marina, Pinfold T: 0845 603 3695 W: www.baldwintrust.org.uk disabled, elderly, special needs and other community/family groups. Up to 12 passengers, Road, Thurmaston, including a maximum of 4 passengers remaining in wheelchairs. Two boats (first St Clare, Leicester, LE4 8AS second Dandelion) normally available for hire 7 days a week between April and October. Bishop Meadow Moorings, Operates under the supervision of qualified skippers and fully-trained crew, all unpaid Meadow Lane, volunteers dedicated to giving their passengers a safe and enjoyable time on board. Loughborough, LE11 1JN

Older People Transport Voluntary Action Local Provides transport for frail, elderly, disabled and vulnerable people who have difficulty in Jim Freeborough Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 724 705 E: Rutland Social Car travelling independently around the area. Transport Manager Lands End Way, Oakham, [email protected] W: and Community LE15 6RB www.varutland.org.uk Transport Scheme Additional Support Advice & Voluntary Action Local A local charity that provides signposting and support to members and the general public. Neil Moverley. Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 722622 E: [email protected] W: information Rutland Group support for charities and community groups and support volunteering Development Officer Lands End Way, Oakham, www.varutland.org.uk volunteering LE15 6RB

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Medical Equipment Medical British Red Cross Local / Helps people in a crisis, whoever and wherever they are. Part of a global network of volunteers, Unity House 22 Tollemache Road (South), T: 0845 054 7171 E: [email protected] Equipment (Leicestershire & National responding to natural disasters, conflicts and individual emergencies. Spittlegate Level, Grantham, W: www.redcross.org.uk Rutland) NG31 7UH Medical Equipment Medical Care and Repair Local Helps with repairs and adaptations for homeowners and private tenants aged 60 or over, or of Spire Homes 12 Beckworth Grove, T: 01780 460 032 E: Equipment Rutland any age with a disability. Offers advice on: home repairs, adaptations, welfare benefits, and Empingham LE15 9PL [email protected] W: Advice and energy efficiency measures. Can also provide Life line Emergency Alarms. www.spirehomes.org.uk information Medical Equipment Financial Support Karen Ball Fund Local In the two decades that the Fund has been active, it has evolved from being a small local Jim Bolton Secretary 2 Austhorpe Road, T: 01572 812 520 E: charity, concentrating on giving minor grants for items of equipment to help the sick and Cottesmore, Rutland LE15 [email protected] needy, into a major provider and supporter of palliative care in the community.

Medical Equipment Support Local Harborough Lifeline is an Emergency Alarm Service. Their purpose is to contact other people Market Harborough Customer Services W: Equipment Life Line (Covers or services to help you in an emergency. Once an alarm has been activated, the staff in the District Council Harborough District Council http://www.harborough.gov.uk/info/313/community_ Rutland) control centre will be alerted that you need help. The Symington Building alarm_services/439/lifeline_services T: Adam and Eve Street Lifeline Contact details: 01858 464499 (24hrs) Their computer screens will automatically tell them who you are and where you live so that Market Harborough they can arrange for help even if you are unable to speak to them. Leicestershire LE16 7AG

Medical Equipment Medical Remap (Leics & Local Custom-made equipment for people with disabilities. Helping people with disabilities to Graham Law 126 Leicester Road, T: 0116 236 5520 T: 0116 236 5520 W: Equipment Rutland) achieve independence and enjoyment of life's opportunities. Secretary Thurcaston, Leicester, LE7 www.remapleics.org.uk 7JJ Medical Equipment Medical Rutland Healthcare Local For hiring wheelchairs, commodes, walkers, and sale of other healthcare items. Opening hours: Susan Allen Rutland Volunteer Centre, T: 01572 720 420 Equipment Support 10am-12.30pm Monday to Friday. Lands End Way, Oakham, LE15 6RB Medical Equipment Lifelines Spire Homes Local Can provide alarms (at home and to be carried around) and installation of associated Spire Homes T: 0300 123 66 11 equipment. An Emergency Alarm Service. Their purpose is to contact other people or services to help you in an emergency. Once an alarm has been activated, the staff in the control centre will be alerted that you need help.

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