OLDER PEOPLE

CROSSROAD CARE STROUD

Contact NameLiz West

AddressUnit 4, St James Court, 285 Barton Street, Glos GL1 4JE

Tel. No.T: 01452 529682 M: 07442506611

Dedicated Referral Line 01453 768836

A Case that the service has helped with

A wife who cared for her husband, who had dementia, was able to carry on caring for him longer due to the three days a week respite we provided to her.

CARERS GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Contact NameMo Attoh, Tracy Tocknell and Zoe Hart

Address2nd Floor Messenger House, 35 St Michaels Square, Gloucester GL1 1HX

Tel. No.01452 386283

A Case that the service has helped with

Ms W was struggling with the financial, physical and emotional pressure of caring for her autistic son and elderly parents and with Carers Gloucestershire help benefits were applied for and the household income was increased, referrals for respite activity and breaks were made and Ms W was able to access our counselling service, local support groups and carer breaks, leaving her feeling less isolated and more supported and informed.

VILLAGE AGENTS

Contact NameClare Huckett, Manager. Also a list of all the Village Agents in Stroud and Berkeley Vale is included in the delegate pack.

AddressVillage & Community Agents Manager, GRCC, Community House, 15 College Green Glos GL1 2LZ

Email

Tel. No.01452 528491

A Case that the service has helped with

Mrs. B has very limited mobility with arthritis and ulcers on the balls of her feet. Over time I've managed to get a seat putin localbus shelter, handrail for her back door, a blue badge,Attendance Allowance (which allows her to pay for help in house and garden), a trolley with wheels for balance and carrying, a lightweight wheelchair and finally astair lift (no downstairs lavatory and was going up stairs on hands and knees).

SEE THE DELEGATE PACK FOR A FULL LIST OF VILLAGE AGENTS COVERING STROUD AND BERKELEY VALE

CARELINE

Contact NameCareline

AddressCommunity Safety Section, Stroud District Council,Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB

Tel. No.01453 754149

A Case that the service has helped with

I came across a lady from Nailsworth who lived in a isolated property and had never asked for an help in her life, we provided her with a Careline to reassure the family, helped her claim for Attendance Allowance, Council Tax Benefit and also assisted her in applying for a re housing due to property being unsuitable.

AGE UK

Contact Name Jan Perkin,Information Services Manager

AddressAgeUK Gloucestershire,Bleak House, 26 StationRoad,Gloucester GL1 1EW

Email

Tel. No.01452 422660

A Case that the service has helped with

We provided information, advice and practical help to an elderly couple to apply for benefits to maximize their income enabling them to remain at home.

INDEPENDENCE TRUST

Contact NameBeverley Polson

AddressSt Peter’s House, 4-6 College Street, Gloucester GL1 2NE

Tel. No.0845 863 8323

A Case that the service has helped with

Supported long term alcohol client living out of main Stroud centre unable to access alcohol service to access GP for supported home detoxification