Sometimes you might find you need extra care and support to manage your life and the daily tasks in order to remain independent. This might be as you start to get older, or if you have a disability, illness, or suffer from mental health problems. This guide is here to offer some great information on the support that’s available for you in Wakefield, so you can stay independent, well, and active. The places to start Our Connect to Support and Live Well Wakefield websites are great places to start to discover really useful information on services, groups and activities available for you throughout the district. You can access Connect to Support at wakefield.connecttosupport.org or if you would prefer to talk to someone, call Social Care Direct 0345 8 503 503. You can also visit the Live Well Wakefield at livewellwakefield.nhs.uk or call 01924 255363 to speak to the team.
Well and active You can’t underestimate the benefits to staying active and keeping yourself busy to your all-round health. It doesn’t have to be formal exercise in a gym either, simply getting out in your local area and visiting people will really have a positive impact. If you are looking for advice on staying
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healthy, local and national NHS websites have lots of information on health topics like, weight and maintaining a balanced diet, diabetes, or help with stress, anxiety, and depression. To get started check out the NHS choices website at nhs.uk/live-well/ or find out local health services through wakefieldccg.nhs.uk.
Out and about It’s important to your wellbeing to make sure you continue to get out and about, meet with family and friends – both old and new – and be a part of your local community. If you’re looking for something new to take part in, you can find activities and groups near you on Connect to Support and Live Well Wakefield. Your local library is also on hand to help. Don’t forget if you need help travelling around, West Yorkshire Metro offers fantastic discounted and free passes, including help planning journeys: wymetro.com.
Caring for someone If you help take care for someone, or have a family member or friend who helps you with your care, there is support available through Carers Wakefield. Whether you’re looking for someone to simply listen and talk things over with, or gain advice on groups, services, and benefits that could help, the team is on hand. Call 01924 305544 or find more at carewakefield.org.uk.
Making life easier You might want to consider getting some help with cleaning and shopping, handypersons, alongside other trades. But be careful of bogus scams and check IDs to stay safe. A good way to be reassured is by sourcing someone through the government backed TrustMark at trustmark.org.uk or call 0333 555 1234. Age UK also has lots of useful information on their website ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/. Equipment and assistive technology can also help make life easier. Discover handy guides to help you decide what could benefit you on Connect to Support: wakefield. connecttosupport.org. The British Red Cross also have lots of options if you go to store. redcross.org.uk/category/assisted-dailyliving-products or call 0344 7288144. You can also see asksara.dlf.org.uk/. You may benefit from having meals delivered at home. There are a number of local and national organisations that offer this. • ICare cater for a range of dietary needs: Web icarecuisine.co.uk. Call 01977 696840 or on 0845 6 041 125. • Wiltshire Farm Foods: Web wiltshirefarmfoods.com/. Call 0800 077 3100.
