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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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There is a range of equipment that can help if you have problems with your hearing, all of which aim to reduce the impact your sensory loss has on your daily life.
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 hearing loss. They are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm and can be contacted using the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0845 27 12345 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 further assessment. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the following information.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
You can also speak to your GP if you are worried about your hearing and they may refer you onto audiology for further assessment.
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.
You have mentioned that you may be feeling stressed or anxious about your finances. There is help and advice available so please do not worry.
Angus Council also provide a Welfare rights service which provides free, independent and confidential advice on benefits and debt options for people living in Angus. The service includes:
- helping you to challenge benefit decisions
- completing forms
- helping you resolve benefit problems
- homelessness issues
- helping you to get all the benefits you are entitled to
- debt advice and options (including rent and mortgage arrears)
- providing advice on welfare reform issues
- assisting with charitable and benevolent fund applications
For further information about this service, please contact ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778 or use the online enquiry form found here.
The Welfare Rights Service can also provide training and informal talks to local groups and voluntary organisations in issues relating to benefits. The Welfare rights service also work in co-operation with Macmillan Cancer Support and the Scottish Legal Aid Board to provide benefit and debt advice.
First Contact can provide you with information and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information:
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274