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.
General Support in Rutland
Age UK
Promoting well being in later life with advice and information
National enquiries: 0800 055 6112 or www.ageuk.org.uk
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland local enquiries: 0116 299 2233 or www.ageuk.org.uk/leics
NHS services
What to expect from end of life care
www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care
Rutland Information Service
A directory of health and well being services for adults, children and families
01572 758495
www.ris.rutland.gov.uk/kb5/rutland/directory/results.action?familychannel=6&sr=50&nh=10
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
www.community.mariecurie.org.uk
British Red Cross
Hire or borrow equipment
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
Blue Badge Scheme
www.rutland.gov.uk/my-community/parking/blue-badge-permits/apply-for-a-blue-badge/
Rutland County Council
01572 722577
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
Rutland Information Service
Online directory of health and wellbeing services for adults, children and families, including chiropody, gardening, frozen meals delivery, mobility aids, and personal alarms
01572 758495
www.ris.rutland.gov.uk/kb5/rutland/directory/home.page
Voluntary Action Rutland
Supports and promotes local voluntary action for social activities in Oakham, for example art, singing, and Tai Chi.
01572 722622
Rutland County Council
01572 722577
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
Spiritual and religious support
Please refer to our page on spiritual and religious support for useful contacts of organisations that can assist with spiritual care.
Transport and home delivery services
Supporting return home after a stay in hospital
01572 823531
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/services/2452-good+neighbours
Support with home heating costs
www.ris.rutland.gov.uk/kb5/rutland/directory/service.page?id=hDodaxAU-0Y
Wiltshire Farm Food, Loughborough
Frozen ready meals delivered to your home
01509 642888
Frozen meals, either click and collect or delivered to your home
01780 766051
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
Advice and assistance service to help improve personal health and wellbeing
01572 725805
Help with benefits
Gov.uk
Rutland County Council
www.rutland.gov.uk/my-services/benefits/
Citizens Advice Rutland
Age UK
www.ageuk.org.uk/leics/our-services/information-and-advice/benefits-advice/
Community and Law Service
Macmillan benefits advice
Marie Curie benefits advice
www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/benefits-entitlements
Where can I get exercise and social company to maintain my wellbeing?
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.
Walks in Rutland
www.walkingbritain.co.uk/Rutland-walks-list
Oakham Catmose Sports Centre with pool
01572 490 030
Uppingham School Sports Centre with pool
01572 820830
www.sportscentre.uppingham.co.uk
Oakham School Leisure Club with pool
01572 758754
www.oakhamschoolenterprises.co.uk/leisureclub
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