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If you would like information and advice on services available in angus you can visit the following websites
However, if you would prefer to speak to a member of staff you can contact First Contact via ACCESSLine on 01241 465274 or email FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk.
Loan Options
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have a range of equipment solutions available for loan (free of charge) from Independent Living Angus. Small adaptations can also be arranged once owner/ landlord permissions have been obtained, usually free of charge. There is a weekly cost associated with the community alarm and tele-care service.
It is very important that the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership know that the equipment they loan is suitable for both you, other household members and your home.
Private Purchase
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreed list of loan items however there are other providers who exist that also supply similar items. As we have not checked their products we are unable to advise on their suitability. The guidance below offers basic advice if you are purchasing products yourself privately.
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Angus Health and Social Care Partnership offers support to all residents of Angus with a visual impairment. They also provide information about the benefits of registering as blind or partially sighted. For further information, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk (01241 465274)
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
The RNIB also offer a talk and support service, which you can access by phoning on 0845 330 3723.
CAPABILITY provides services directly to around 1000 disabled people at over 25 locations around Scotland, supporting people at every stage of their lives and at home, work and school. Through the schools, early years and childcare services they support not only disabled children at crucial times in their life but their families and carers. They have many services which focus on giving disabled people the opportunity to live independent lives whether that is in their own homes, participating in their local or wider community, or finding employment. For those who would like we can also provide residential and respite services. Alexander Anderson Day Service (AADS) offers a range of activities including those which support people to develop everyday living skills such as cooking and baking; budgeting; or shopping; to more physical activities such as keep-fit. Developing IT skills without the need to attend college: AADS has links with a number of colleges in the area who offer classes within the centre; you can book a time in the Sensory room or with the Aromatherapist or Beauty Therapist. AADS is also the only facility in the area to offer people the opportunity to participate in Soundbeam or access hydrotherapy. Use of the hydrotherapy pool can be supported either by AADS staff or by users own staff/ carers. If support is wanted to access activities outside the centre, AADS have links with a range of agencies and support people which give the opportunity to attend activities such as Pather Art Works, IndepenDANCE, M&Ds bowling, local sport venues and Music Works. Support is also available to allow people to meet friends for dinner or a chat; visit places of local/ national interest; or attend the theatre or concerts. To find out more please visit www.capability-scotland.org.uk or call 0131 337 9876 for more information.
Angus Council have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with visual impairments, including advice on specialist equipment for use with computers. They are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and can be contacted using the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy offers free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and supports that are available in Angus. To find out more, please get in touch with First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
Staff at the Glenloch Centre (based at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre, Forfar) may be able to provide advice on specialist computer solutions. You may also be able to trial different accessories for your computer as well as different software packages before buying them.
To find out more, please use the information below.
Contact information
Email: Glenloch@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01307 475111
There is a range of equipment that can help you if you have low vision or a visual impairment.
Angus Council and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with visual impairments, including low vision aids. The service is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy offers free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and supports that are available in Angus. To find out more, please get in touch with First Contact Occupational Therapy using the following details.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
At some point in our lives, many of us will need some form of help and support with everyday things like getting washed, dressing or cooking a meal. This help and support is often called social care.
Asking for help is sometimes the hardest thing to do, but Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership can provide a range of social care services to suit people's needs. If you would like to talk to someone about the services that may be available, please liaise with the social work staff that you are already involved with.
Alternatively, you can also get in touch with First Contact by using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
There are other service providers available in Angus that you can liaise with.
Care About Angus is a large social enterprise that is registered with the care commission. They aim to personalise the input they provide to suit every individual. They are able to provide the following services:
- Shopping
- Laundry
- Cleaning
- Wellbeing visits
- Light meal preparation
- Prescription pick up
- Escort to local appointments
If you would like more information on the services that can be provided please phone 01241 797777 or visit www.careaboutangus.org.uk.
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Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with sight loss. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am tp 4pm and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information:
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004.
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and can refer you for a further assessment. To find out more, please use the details below.
Contact Information:
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
A bus pass, called a National Entitlement Card, is available if you are:
- blind
- deaf
- partially sighted
- without speech
You are also eligible if you have poor mobility, learning disabilities or have been refused a driving licence on medical grounds.
For further information, please call the AccessLine on 03452 777 778. Alternatively, you can also visit Angus Council's website by following the link www.angus.gov.uk/ and searching for concessionary travel.
If you would like further information about eye and sight conditions, NHS inform provides a coordinated, single source of quality assured health and care information for the people of Scotland. You can visit their website by following the link here.
Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with sight loss including information on eye conditions. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am tp 4pm and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information:
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and can refer you for a further assessment. To find out more, please use the details below.
Contact Information:
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
Angus Council have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with visual impairments, which includes advice on low vision aids, equipment solutions for day to day living tasks and using computers. The service is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy offers free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and supports that are available in Angus. To find out more, please get in touch with First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
A range of large print books are available at all of the libraries in Angus. There are library branches in every town in Angus, which are open 6 days a week. There is also a mobile library service which serves rural residents.
To find out more about your nearest library and the mobile library service, please contact the Accessline on 03452 777 778 or visit Angus Council's website: www.angus.gov.uk/.
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