General Support for Rutland residents
Below you will find a list of contacts that can help you to live well with a life-limiting illness or in in the later stages of life, including health services and more general, support services that can help you protect your quality of life.
There are a range of activities you can get involved in within the county. Joining an interest group can be a great opportunity to find like minded people. Below you will find a good cross sample of interest and activity groups which will help to get you started.
Health and Care Support - Rutland
Age UK
Promoting well being in later life with advice and information. For National enquiries: 0800 055 6112 or www.ageuk.org.uk. For Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland local enquiries: 0116 299 2233
Beating Addiction Together
Addiction treatment that promotes lifestyle changes. T. 0800 326 5559
Blue Badge Scheme
Parking permits for disabled residents
British Red Cross
The First Call Service provides free practical and emotional support with post-hospital discharge or assisting people to remain independent in their own homes. This free, time-limited service is invaluable in assisting people to build their self-confidence and their ability to cope. The support could be companionship, practical tasks such as shopping, attending medical appointments, regular telephone support and signposting to other organisations for additional long term support.
All services are delivered by trained staff and volunteers. Referrals can be accepted by individuals, family members, friends and neighbours, adult social care, hospitals and other health care and voluntary sector professionals.
Call 0845 0547171 or email firstcallrutland@redcross.org.uk
Carers UK
Making life better for carers. Useful information and fact sheet for carers
Carers UK, 20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LX
T. 020 7378 4999 Email. info@carersuk.org
Marie Curie
For people living with any terminal illness, and their families, Marie Curie offers expert care, guidance and support, free of charge, to help them get the most they can from life, in the time that they have left
Marie Curie Corby: 01536 400943
Pepper's
Pepper's offers a safe and welcoming space for anyone struggling with their mental health. They offer regular drop-in sessions and wellbeing activities, such as, Tai Chi, Art and Gardening.
email: info@peppersasafeplace.co.uk
Rutland Information Service
A directory of health and well being services for adults, children and families
01572 758495
Rutland Wellbeing Service
Advice and assistance service to help improve personal health and wellbeing
Financial Support - Rutland
Age UK
Benefits Advice
Gov.uk
Terminal illness benefits
Macmillan benefits advice
Benefits Advice
Marie Curie benefits advice
Benefits Entitlements Advice
Winter Fuel Payment
Support with home heating costs
Legal Support - Rutland
Citizens Advice
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on citizens’ rights and responsibilities e.g. benefits advice and sign posting to relevant local services
01572 723494
Transport Support - Rutland
Royal Voluntary Service
Supporting return home after a stay in hospital - 01572 823531
Home Delivery Support - Rutland
Cook Shop Stamford
Cook Shop Stamford - Frozen meals, either click and collect or delivered to your home. Call 01780 766051
Wiltshire Farm Foods
Wiltshire Farm Foods delivers frozen meals that you can heat yourself. They deliver once a week or once a fortnight. They cater for special diets (e.g. soft food, vegetarian, diabetic). Call 01509 642888
Finding local groups near you
For local groups, drop-ins and café chats see village/ parish magazines, local advertising, your library, dentist waiting rooms, and local news and radio stations. You will find wide ranging activities including allotments, art, choirs and music, chess and puzzle clubs, movement and dance groups, informal café coffee chats, badminton, bowls and other sports clubs.
Library Services
Help with computer access, information services, and books on medical conditions, health and wellbeing. There are libraries at Oakham, Uppingham, Ketton, and Rhyall and a mobile library service.
Oakham Library: 01572 722918
Men in Sheds (Age UK)
Men’s Sheds welcome older men who would like to use and share practical skills, tools and resources to work on projects of their own choosing. Whichever activities are pursued, the essence of a shed is not the building but the network of relationships between the members.
Call Brian Lee on 01572 720319 / 07540 413 805 or email brian.lee@ageukleics.org.uk
Oakham Catmose Sports Centre
Sports Centre with pool in the county of Rutland. Call 01572 490 030
Oakham School Leisure Club
Oakham School Leisure Club with pool. Call 01572 758754
Uppingham School Sports Centre
Sports Centre with pool in Rutland. call 01572 820830
Voluntary Action Rutland
Supports and promotes local voluntary action for social activities in Oakham, for example art, singing, and Tai Chi. Call 01572 722622
Walks in Rutland
Walking paths and trails in the county of Rutland