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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 are a range of supports available for carers who provide unpaid and regular care for a relative or friend. You may be eligible for a carers assessment if:
- you regularly provide a lot of care to a relative or friend who is disabled, frail, ill, has a mental-health problem or a drug or alcohol problem
- you are planning to provide care in the future, for example, for someone who is about to leave hospital
- the needs of the person you are caring for have changed, either because they need more help or you feel that you are not able to manage
Angus Carers Centre can provide information, advice and a range of services to carers located in Angus. The services include:
- carers support groups
- counselling
- newsletters
- a home sitting service
Angus Young Carers can also provide support to someone aged 18 or under who helps to look after or support a member of their family due to:
- physical or learning disability
- mental illness
- physical illness
- drug or alcohol problems
- chronic or terminal illness
If you would like to find out more about services for carers and the person you support has a care manager or case holder, speak to them about what is available. If they don’t have a worker, or for additional information, contact Angus Carers Centre on 01241 439157, email: enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk or go to www.anguscarers.org.uk.
If you are a young carer, you can also visit www.angusyoungcarers.org.uk for more information.
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From your answers you have indicated that you would like more information about dementia and alzheimer's disease.
You can find out information from NHS Inform by visiting www.nhsinform.co.uk and searching for dementia and alzheimer's disease.
Alternatively, you can also contact Alzheimer Scotland by using the information below.
Contact information
Website: Alzheimer Scotland
Email: info@alzscot.org
Phone: 0808 808 3000
To find out about the local groups that are supported in Angus, Alzheimer Scotland can help with this as well. Their local office in Angus is based in Abroath. The team provide the following services:
- singing and dancing cafes
- monthly peer support groups
- pool and snooker groups
- football groups
- golf groups
- reminiscence groups
- carers groups
You can contact them on 01241 431770 for further information.
First Contact are another organisation that can provide information about the services and support that are available from Angus Council and private providers. To get in touch, please use the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
If you want to know more about the different community supports in Angus and Scotland, please visit www.aliss.org/ and type your post code into the search bar.
If you have an enquiry about a long term condition, please contact the Primary Care Development Team by using the following details.
Contact information
Email: achppatientcourses.tayside@nhs.net
Phone: 01307 474889
We are also trying to raise awareness in relation to Purple Alert. Purple Alert is a free mobile phone app designed by people living with dementia and their carers with Alzheimer’s Scotland, Police Scotland, Social Work, Dementia Friends, Dementia Friends Scotland, Health and Social Care Partnerships and telecare services. The app allows carers to share the person living with dementia’s profile (with consent) if they lose their way and allows for eyes and ears on the ground immediately helping to find them. Purple Alert is the first app of its kind in the UK and it is available for free download to iOS and Android smartphones. You can find out more about Purple Alert by visiting purplealert.org.uk/
You have suggested that you are at risk of getting confused or muddled when you go out and may not be able to find your way home.
Often talking this over with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay your fears or give you advice on what to do.
Alternatively, Angus Council provide a community alarm service, as well as additional items like GPS locators, that can keep you safe in your home or community. For further information about this service, please contact your community care worker or phone ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.
You can also get in touch with Alzheimer's Scotland for advice by using the details below.
Contact information
Website: Alzheimer's Scotland
Phone: 0808 808 3000
We are also trying to raise awareness in relation to Purple Alert. Purple Alert is a free mobile phone app designed by people living with dementia and their carers with Alzheimer’s Scotland, Police Scotland, Social Work, Dementia Friends, Dementia Friends Scotland, Health and Social Care Partnerships and telecare services.
The app allows carers to share the person living with dementia’s profile (with consent) if they lose their way and allows for eyes and ears on the ground immediately helping to find them. Purple Alert is the first app of its kind in the UK and it is available for free download to iOS and Android smartphones. You can find out more about Purple Alert by visiting purplealert.org.uk.
We also have a few items available for trial for up to 4 weeks which includes a Ownfone. This is a very simple, bespoke mobile phone that allows you to make calls. It is a credit card size item with a lanyard. It only allows you to make phone calls to people you choose (3 numbers can be programmed). if you decide to purchase your Ownfone you can add up to 12 numbers and add pictures to personalise people you might phone.
If you would like more information on this item, please contact your community care worker. Alternatively, please contact the AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
You have indicated that you do not go out as much as you used to because you don’t feel as comfortable talking to people.
Often discussing this with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay your fears or give you advice on what to do. This person could be your GP or your social worker.
To find out further information about anxiety or stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/. For further advice and support, you can also visit their self help website www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/.
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Scarf is a vibrant and value-driven social enterprise, headquartered in Aberdeen, delivering services across the north east of Scotland, including Angus.
Scarf aim to make a practical difference to people living in fuel poverty and provide a range of services that focus on fuel poverty, energy efficiency, sustainable living and carbon reduction.
Scarf deliver energy advice programmes, such as Home Energy Scotland (funded by the Scottish Government and managed by the Energy Saving Trust). This programme provides free, impartial advice on energy efficiency, affordable warmth, all types of renewable energy, sustainable transport and water efficiency.
Angus HEAT (Home Energy Advice Team) is Scarf's in-home, in-depth energy service which provides advice on energy efficiency, as well as advocacy and assistance on dealing with tariffs, fuel debt and metering issues.
For further information about the services and support Scarf provide, please contact them using the details below.
Contact information
Email: info@scarf.org.uk
Phone: 01224 213005
You should always check with the owner of your property or landlord prior to any works being completed to ensure you have their permission.
You have indicated that you may have lost interest in the things you once enjoyed or that you are feeling stressed or anxious at this time.
You may find that exercising or participating in group activities could help. If you don't feel confident, we have found going with someone you know might help.
There are a variety of exercise opportunities run by Angus Alive. These are available at the leisure centres, sports centres and local swimming pools across Angus. For more information on programmes and charges, please contact your local leisure facility or AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
To find out information about anxiety or stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/.
For further advice, you can also try their self help service www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/.
You can also speak to your GP for advice and support or to find out whether there are any local support groups in Angus.
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You have mentioned that you may be feeling stressed, anxious or low.
To find out information about anxiety or stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/. For further advice, you can also visit their self help website www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/.
You can also speak to your GP for advice and support or to find out whether there are any local support groups in Angus.
If you are looking for information about services that may be available through Angus Council/ Angus Health and Social Care Partnership, please contact AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
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 are able to provide well being visits to people living at home.
If you would like more information on the services that can be provided please use the details below.
Contact Information:
Website: Care About Angus
Phone: 01241 797777
You have answered that you don't go out as often as you used to because you don't feel as steady and you cannot walk as far as you need to.
You may find that a wheelchair or a scooter may allow you to get out and about more. There a range of wheelchairs and scooters available, so it is important to consider your options fully before buying one.
First Contact provides independent advice on purchasing, storing, charging and maintaining wheelchairs or scooters. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
If you have a long term need for a wheelchair, you should discuss this with your GP as they may be able to refer you to the NHS Wheelchair service.
Shopmobility is a service that helps all people who consider themselves to have mobility problems (whether through disability, illness or injury) to continue to get around city and town centres independently.
To find out more information, please visit www.nfsuk.org/about-the-national-federation-of-shopmobility.
You can also purchase a RADAR key from the Access offices located throughout Angus, as this gives you access to disabled toilets. The cost of buying a key is £4.50. You can find out more information about this by visiting your local Access office or contacting AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
You have mentioned that you would like more information on organisations that are available when you are feeling stressed, anxious of low in mood.
You could try talking to your family, friends or to someone outside of your situation, like your GP, who will listen or talk to you about possible solutions.
To find out further information about anxiety and stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/ and searching for anxiety and stress.You can also visit the self help website www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/mildmoderate/entry.asp.
You can find out information on mental health issues by contacting The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). If you'd like to get in touch, please use the details below.
Contact information
Website: SAMH
Email: enquire@samh.org.uk
Phone: 0141 530 1000
There are a community of mental health teams in Angus and you can self refer to them by contacting Accessline on 03452 777 778 or liaising with your GP.
If you need out of hours support, you can contact NHS 24 on 111 or access their self-help guide by visiting www.nhs24.scot/ and searching for stress, anxiety or low mood.
You can also contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org/.
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The Tayside Substance Misuse Services (TSMS) provide recovery orientated treatment for individuals experiencing serious problems with drugs and alcohol in Tayside.
The offices are open 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and can be contacted using the information below.
Contact information
Phone: 01241 435820
Address: Gowanlea, 12-14 Seaton Road, Arbroath, DD11 5DT
You can find out more information about services and supports available to people in Angus by visiting www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/index.htm.