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Useful contacts
A Action on Elder Abuse 080 880 88141
We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults. Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box 60001, Streatham SW16 9BY I www.elderabuse.org.uk I enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk
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Admiral Nurses 0800 888 6678
This helpline has been set up to provide people with an opportunity to talk through their worries and concerns about themselves, friends or relatives with dementia. The lines are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 9pm. Callers can leave messages any time and request a call back. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org
Age UK Doncaster
Unit 1 Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster, DN4 5HX I Admin@AgeUKDoncaster.org.uk I www.ageuk.org.uk/doncaster
01302 812345
Alzheimer’s Society Doncaster 01709 580543 and Rotherham
Room G18, Mexborough Business Centre, College Road, Mexborough S64 9JP I doncaster@alzheimers.org.uk I www.alzheimers.org.uk
C Care Quality Commission (CQC)
National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA I www.cqc.org.uk I enquiries@cqc.org.uk
03000 616161
Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough 0344 499 4137
5 Queensgate Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 3JN I www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/doncaster-borough/
Community Practitioner Alliance CiC 0330 043 4358
Gresley House, Ten Pound Walk, Doncaster, DN4 5HX I hello@cpa.healthcare
Cruse Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677
Cruse Bereavement Care is here to support you after the death of someone close. I www.cruse.org.uk I helpline@cruse.org.uk
D Dial Doncaster 01302 327800
Unit 9, Shaw Wood Business Park, Shaw Wood Way, Doncaster DN2 5TB I advice@dialdoncaster.co.uk I www.dialdoncaster.co.uk
Disability Service Centre
Get advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. I www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline
Doncaster Clinical Commissioning 01302 566300 Group (CCG)
NHS Doncaster CCG, Sovereign House, Heavens Walk, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5HZ I Donccg.enquiries@nhs.net
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Octagon Design & Marketing Ltd. ©2020. Hawks Nest Cottage, Great North Road, Bawtry, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10 6AB. Telephone: 01302 714528 D Doncaster Community Equipment Service 0300 100 0243 – NRS Healthcare
Unit 16 Delta Court, Sky Business Park, Doncaster DN9 3GN I enquiries@doncaster.nrs-uk.net
Doncaster Partnership for Carers (DPfC) 01302 637566
The Carers House, 2 Regent Terrace, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2EE I dpfc@doncastercarers.org.uk I www.doncastercarers.org.uk
E Elderly Accommodation Counsel 0800 377 7070
Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. I www.eac.org.uk I info@firststopadvice.org.uk
M Mind (National Association for Mental Health) 0300 123 3393
The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. I www.mind.org.uk I info@mind.org.uk
N National Rheumatoid 0800 298 7650 Arthritis Society (NRAS) or 0845 458 3969
Provide information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk
NHS 111 111 P Parkinson's Disease Society 0800 800 0303
I www.parkinsons.org.uk
R Royal Osteoporosis Society 0808 800 0035
Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.theros.org.uk
Royal Voluntary Service 0330 555 0310
A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain. We support older people by giving time and practical help to help them get the best from life. Royal Voluntary Service, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
S Stroke Association 0303 3033 100
Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk
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The Department of Work and Pensions I www.dwp.gov.uk The Pension Service I www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service
V Voiceability Doncaster 01302 319052
VoiceAbility Doncaster Advocacy Services, Rear Of Carcroft Social Club, Chestnut Avenue, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8AG I doncaster@voiceability.org I Twitter: @AdvocacyDonnie
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Albany House
Residential Home for the Elderly including Specialist Dementia Unit
Albany House is situated in the centre of Woodlands village, north of Doncaster, within a short walking distance of all amenities and bus route to Doncaster Town Centre.
Albany House provides a comfortable environment with 24 hour care from highly skilled and motivated staff. The majority of accommodation is on the ground floor with easy access to secure well tended gardens at the rear. Within Albany House we have a specialist facility:
Albany Court, offering quality dementia care. 5 Woodlands Road, Woodlands, Doncaster DN6 7JX Tel: 01302 723203 www.albanycare.co.uk
ROSE FARM CARE HOME Styrrup
A Quality Care Home for the Elderly
24 Hour care by our trained staff in a friendly, homely atmosphere in which the resident truly feels “at home”
At Rose Farm we offer Residential care in a truly outstanding location. In addition within our ‘Garden Wing’ we cater specifically for Dementia related illnesses, all within a purpose built unit.
15 minutes from Worksop, Retford or Doncaster
Tel: (01302) 744664 www.rosefarmhome.co.uk
Victoria Homecare Ltd is a family run business and we aim to lead the way in Elderly Care by providing a professional, quality service offering choice, reliability, and sensitivity to meet the needs of each service user. Our care and support is personally tailored to meet individual needs, putting the service user and their families at the centre of service delivery. The overall aim of all our services is to ensure that people of all ages can continue to live independently and safely in the environment of their choice. We believe that this promotes a quality of life based on privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment. Our care workers are trained to the highest standards thereby equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver the very best in care standards. We aim to be both accessible and responsive to service users and staff alike as we believe open dialogue enhances and promotes good practice. We provide the following services: • Personal Care & Support • Washing and ironing • Getting up or going to bed • Cleaning your home • Care following hospital discharge • Companionship • Escorting to appointments/ • Leisure activities social activities • Assisting with medication • Sitting services/Carer respite • 24 hour and overnight care • Preparing meals of your choice
