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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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Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use aids to help you get on and off your chair, bed or toilet.
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 (01241 465274)
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 www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.
Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use aids to help you get in/out of the bath.
First Contact Occupational Therapy provide free, impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and rails 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 require assistance with dressing or self care, then First Contact can also provide information about this.
To find out more, please get in touch by using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk (01241 465274)
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 times or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.
Your answers have indicated that you might benefit from being shown how to use aids to help you eat and/or drink.
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 (01241 465274)
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 www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.
You may also want to consider trialling a hydration system. This is available for a loan period of up to 4 weeks and helps with fluid intake and dehydration concerns. The hydration system prompts people to take regular drinks via friendly voice messages and reminder light settings. A nightlight function is also available which allows the user to easily locate their drink during the night.
If you would like further information on this system, please contact your community care worker or phone the AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
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 visit www.nhsinform.scot/campaigns/falls for 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 might benefit from further advice on solutions that may be available to you.
First Contact provide free and impartial information about a wide range of assistive equipment. They may also be able to offer advice on where you could trial equipment items. You can contact First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
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 www.ilda.scot/ for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.
Age UK and Age Scotland are dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Age Scotland can provide you with a range of information resources.
They also are working in partnership with Silver Line Scotland to provide a national helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
You can find out more about this helpline by phoning 0800 4708090.
For other general enquiries about the services and supports available through Age Scotland, you can get in contact by using the information below.
Contact information
Website: Age UK
Phone: 0333 3232400
To find out information about 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 details below.
Contact information
Email: achppatientcourses.tayside@nhs.net
Phone: 01307 474889
First Contact can also provide advice and information on services available in Angus. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the following information.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
There are also a range of supports available for Carers who provide unpaid, 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 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 or would like a carer’s assessment you can either contact a care manager, call the ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778 or contact the Angus Carers Centre using the details below.
Contact information
Email: enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk
Phone: 01241 439157
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
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: 01241 465274
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.
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