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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.
From your answers you have indicated that you want you to stay in your own home but you are worried about how you are, or how you will manage.
At some point in our lives, many of us due to illness, disability or old age will need some form of support with everyday things like getting washed, dressing or cooking a meal. This help is often called social care.
Asking for help is sometimes the hardest thing to do, however, Angus Council / Angus Health and Social Care Partnership provide a range of social care services to suit the needs of everyone.
If you would like to talk to someone about the services that may be available, including the community meals service, 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
First Contact will also be able to give you information about the private providers who can deliver pre-prepared meals.
There are also services available that can assist with light meal provision. 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 support in relation to shopping, light meal preparation and well being visits.
You can contact them using the details below.
Contact Information:
Website: Care About Angus
Phone: 01241 797777
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
You will find lots of information about how to get aids and adaptations on the Independent Living Angus site.
NHS Choices can also provide advice on manual handling and how you can get training if you are required to physically assist or lift the person you care for, whether this is with or without equipment. It is important that you make sure you are looking after your own well being as well as that of the person you care for.
For more information visit www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/ or you can call the Carers Direct helpline on 0300 123 1053.
From your answers you have indicated that you do not have a means of reading product instructions.
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
If you are feeling lonely and it is affecting your life, there are different things you can try that may help.
Visit the following NHS websites for numerous suggestions on how you can try to overcome loneliness: www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/feeling-lonely/ or www.nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides
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