Independent Living
If you need help and support to enable you to remain in your home, you'll find details of organisations and services that can help on this page.
Age UK
Age UK is the new charity formed by the merging of Age Concern and Help the Aged. They provide advice and practical support for older people across the country that can enable them to remain in their own homes. They provide a number of services within Worcestershire and you can find details on their website below.
Malvern Gate,
Bromwich Road,
Worcester,
WR2 4BN
Tel: 0800 0086077
National Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Local Website: www.achw.org.uk
Email: ageconcern@achw.org.uk
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Association for Rehabilitation of Communication and Oral Skills (ARCOS)
ARCOS work with children and adults who have communication and eating and swallowing difficulties, their families, carers and others involved. They provide information, advice, practical help, specialist therapy and training.
Whitbourne Lodge,
137 Church Street,
Malvern,
WR14 2AN
Tel: 01684 576795
Website: www.arcos.org.uk
Email: arcos@globalnet.co.uk
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Deaf Direct
For assistance with hearing impairment contact Deaf Direct
The Bradbury Centre,
2 Sansome Walk,
Worcester,
WR1 1LH
Tel: 01905 746301
Website: www.deafdirect.org.uk
Email: info@deafdirect.org.uk
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Onside Avocacy
Onside is a Worcestershire based charity based on the belief that everyone has the right to be a valued human being and to be treated in a just and fair manner. As such, they provide a range of support and services to ensure fairness and equality for adults who may be vulnerable, disadvantaged, or discriminated against. This includes people experiencing mental and physical ill health, sensory impairment, learning disability, drug and alcohol issues, old age, and their carers.
If you need support to get your point across or with a particular issue you're facing, they may be able to help. Contact them using the details below:
Williamson House,
14 Charles Street,
Worcester,
WR1 2AQ
Tel: 01905 27525
Website: www.onside-advocacy.org.uk
Email: info@onside-advocacy.org.uk
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Penderels Trust
The Penderels Trust work to enable anyone who requires personal care in order to live independently to achieve their goal. They assist service-users with all aspects of independent living by helping them prepare for an assessment, providing annual cost of care, accessing funding sources, assisting people to recruit and train their own staff and liaising with other services and professionals.
Unit 327,
Hartlebury Trading Estate,
Hartlebury,
Kidderminster,
DY10 4JB
Tel: 01299 253225
Website: www.penderelstrust.org.uk
Email: worcester@penderelstrust.org.uk
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Promoting Independence
The Promoting Independence service is provided by Worcestershire County Council to help you regain or learn new skills to live your everyday life and stay within your community. It will also give you time to regain confidence in your own abilities and understand what you need to do to stay safe and well. You can contact them using the details below or via referral from your GP or Social Worker
3rd Floor Bridgewater House,
Blackpole Rd,
Worcester,
WR4 9GG
Tel: 01905 734207
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Promoting Independence
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Radar National Key Scheme
The National Key Scheme (NKS) offers disabled people independent access to locked public toilets around the country. Toilets fitted with National Key Scheme (NKS) locks can now be found in shopping centres, pubs, cafés, department stores, bus and train stations and many other locations in most parts of the country.
Tel: 020 7250 3222
Website: www.radar-shop.org.uk/Radar Key
Email: radar@radar.org.uk
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Red Cross - Home from Hospital Service
If you or someone you know is in hospital and may need some support to return home, the Red Cross - Home from Hospital service could help. They provide assistance with shopping or domestic tasks while you are recovering.
Discharge Support Services,
Worcestershire Royal Hospital,
Charles Hastings Way,
Worcester,
WR5 1DD
Tel: 01905 760504
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Sight Concern Worcestershire
Sight Concern has a large display of aids and equipment which can greatly improve the quality of life of someone who has sight problems.
The Bradbury Centre,
2 Sansome Walk,
Worcester,
WR1 1LH
Tel: 01905 723245
Website: www.sightconcern.co.uk/aidsandequipment
Email: info@sightconcern.co.uk
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Support at Home - Festival Housing
Support at Home is a service from Festival Housing available to anyone over the age of 55, providing advice, support and help to stay healthy and independent; be involved in the community and have a good social life; keep your home secure; and manage your money and claim any benefits you may be entitled to.
Contact:
Hilary Deakin
Tel: 01684 579625
Website: www.festivalhousing.org/Supportathome
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Worcester Association of Service Users
WASU aims to break down the barriers which stop people remaining in control of their own lives and to change people’s ways of thinking about, and working with, people who use services.
University of Worcester,
Bredon Room 102,
Henwick Grove,
Worcester,
WR2 6AJ
Tel: 01905 542054
Website: www.wasu.org.uk
Email: z.collins@worc.ac.uk
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Worcestershire Health and Social Care Services
Worcestershire County Council can provide a range of services to support people with a range of needs in the county.
Social Care,
PO Box 585,
Worcester,
WR4 4AD
Access Centre Tel: 0845 607 2000
Website: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/Health and Social Care
Email: socialcare@worcestershire.gov.uk
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Worcestershire Lifestyles
Worcestershire Lifestyles offer support and assistance to disabled people who wish to be in control of their own life.
The Gatehouse,
Berkeley's Court,
The Foregate,
Worcester,
WR1 3QG
Tel: 01905 756067
Website: www.worcestershire-lifestyles.org.uk
Email: info@worcestershire-lifestyles.co.uk
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Worcestershire Telecare
Worcestershire Telecare provide services that offer you immediate assistance if you need it at home or at work such as a pendant alarm.
