Angus Council provide a Community Alarm Service. They can fit an alarm unit in your home that operates through your phone line. If the alarm is activated, a member of their call centre will contact you and assistance can be provided from community alarm teams who are based in Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie and Forfar.

The Community Alarm Service provide a 24-hour service, every day of the year, at a weekly charge of £4.90. A community alarm can be provided if you have an illness, are frail or have a disability which limits your ability to live at home alone, have been in hospital and need some extra support when you come home, or have someone caring for you who needs extra support.

A range of accessories can also be provided with your community alarm system, such as a falls detector.  A falls detector will raise an automatic call to the monitoring centre, who in turn will arrange assistance through a responder. There is an additional charge of £1.00 per week for accessories.

There are also a few items which you can trial for a period of 4 weeks if you are not sure whether they will be suitable for you - ie an Echo dot, remote control plugs, night lights.

To request a community alarm or to find out our more about the accessories or equipment items available to trial, you can discuss this with your community care worker or contact the the ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.

If you have fallen, or are worried about falling, you can contact the Falls Service in Angus for information and advice on 01356 666 085.

You have indicated that you have fallen in your home and you are worried about having more falls. There can be a variety of reasons for why you might have fallen, so it is important to consider these to try and reduce further falls from occurring. Please click here further information from NHS inform.

In Angus there is a falls service, which you can contact for advice and information on 01356 665170.

Alternatively, you can email Tay-UHB.angusfallsservice@nhs.net. The falls service can provide a full assessment of your situation and make recommendations that may help you reduce the risks of falls. They can also refer you on to other services that may be able to assist.

Your answers have indicated that you would benefit from further information on choosing footwear for problems like swollen feet, arthritis, diabetes, odd sized feet or cold feet.

You can find out more on the NHS Inform website, which you can visit by following the link here.

Alternatively, there is also a lot of information on foot care available on the Society of Podiatrists and Chiropodists website, please click here to visit their website.

Mobility shops in Angus may stock a range of footwear to suit people with problems such as oedema, corns and bunions and very wide feet.

If you have a problem with your feet that you cannot address with self-help, please contact your doctor for medical advice.

People may lose interest in going out for a whole variety of reasons including illness, bereavement or an unexpected life event.

If you are worried about this you can speak to your GP for advice and support, as well as whether there are any local support groups in Angus.

To find out further information about anxiety or stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit NHS Inform by clicking here. For advice and support, you can also visit their self help website Moodjuice by following the link here.

You can also find out information on mental health issues by contacting The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) by using the details below.

Contact information
Website: SAMH
Email: enquire@samh.org.uk
Phone: 0141 530 1000

Volunteer driver services are available to help you access support services and appointments in and around Angus.

Voluntary Action Angus may be able to provide you with a volunteer driver and have premises in Arbroath and Forfar. If you'd like to get in contact with them, please phone on 01241 875525 or 01307 466113.

There are also a number of local taxi firms which may be able to assist you.

Care About Angus is a large social enterprise who are registered with the care commission. They aim to personalise the input they provide to suit every individual. They offer support  to people to attend local appointments. You can contact them on 01241 797777 for further information or visit their website by clicking here.

If you rely on a walking aid and it is in need of maintenance, please contact the health or social care department who issued the equipment originally.

A commode can be used as an alternative if you are unable to get to your toilet safely. There are different types of commodes available so it is important to ensure that you get one that is suitable for you.

Various commodes can be loaned to you following an assessment of your needs. First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment that may be able to assist you. You may also be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them. Angus Council do not fund items under £50.

If you would like to speak to someone about the options available, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.

Contact Information

Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around.

You can also visit the website here for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631. If you would like further information about continence management, you can phone the Continence Advisory and Treatment Service (CATS) on 01307 468383. There are also a number of clinics held throughout Angus. Alternatively, if you are housebound or would refer to discuss this with someone else, please contact your GP.

You have indicated that you are having problems with incontinence.

You can find out information from NHS Inform, simply click here and search for incontinence.

If you would like further information about continence management, you can phone the Continence Advisory and Treatment Service (CATS) on 01307 468383.

If you are having difficulty getting to the toilet in time, there are equipment items available like a commode which might assist you. There are different types of commodes available, so it is important to consider these to ensure you get one that is suitable for you.

First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment that may be able to assist you. You may also be able to trial some of these items before purchasing them. Angus Council do not fund items under £50.

If you would like to speak to someone about the options available, please contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.

Contact Information:

Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk

Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778

Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these time or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit the website by clicking here for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.

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.