Carers Information Contact Sheet

Service / Information / Contact Number
Action for Blind / Can provide aids on adaptations for the blind. / 01642 233439
Advocacy Service / Can speak on your behalf. / 01642 802285
Age Uk / Advice for the elderly regarding anything from financial issues to social outings. / 0800 169 6565
Ayresome Community Transport / (ACT) Annual Fee of £10 then £1.50 for door to door drop off. / 01642 253574
Barnados Middlesbrough Young Carer Project / Providing support for young carers and their family. / 01642 300774
Blue Badge / Parking benefits. / 01642 726004
Bridge Card / Extra assistance on public transport. / 01642 254545
Broker Team / Bookings for carer breaks and Holistic therapies. / 01642 729506/7
Can Do Carers Course / Free course designed for carers. / 07954625803
Carers Direct / National Helpline Advice and information. / 0808 8020202
Connect and Tele care / Aids and adaption’s for the home / 01642 726009
Cinema Card / Allows carer in cinema for free. / 0845 123 1292
Cleveland fire Brigade / Free home fire safety check. / 01429 874063
Council tax benefit / housing benefit / Help reduces the cost of living for people on low incomes. / 01642 726005
Crisis Team – Mental Health / Support in a crisis to people experiencing mental ill health. / 01642 835295
Disability Living Allowance/Attendance Allowance/Carers Allowance / Information and support on eligibility and requesting the relevant application forms. / 0800 882 200
Disabled persons rail card / Small cost then 3rd off most journeys. / 0845 605 0525
Hospital transport / Free service to from the hospital to allow you to attend appointments. Must meet eligibility criteria. / 0345 045 0160
ILOP - Independent living for older people / Shopping, transport, befriending and handyman service for over 50’sn. / 01642 228340
Independent Living Centre / Help with disability issues. / 01642 250749
Jobcentre / Supporting carers into work / 01642 398675
Memory Clinic / For people diagnosed with dementia. Requires referral from GP. / 01642 516666
Middlesbrough Live at Home Scheme / Befriending service, help with gardening, social groups and activities. / 01642 319537
Middlesbrough money advice community protection service / Service for multiple debt problems. / 01642 728448
Middlesbrough and Stockton MIND / Support if you care for someone with a mental health problem. / 01642 257020 (Middlesbrough), 01642 645655 (Stockton)
MIND Mental Health Carer Support Project / Providing information, support and advice for carers in the Middlesbrough area. / 01642 257020
Pension Credit / Check to see if your pension is protected. / 0800 99 1234
Police / Non Emergency / 01642 326326
Road Tax Exemption / If in receipt of higher level DLA and car is only used for the person been cared for. / 0870 240 0009
Sanctuary Supported Living Carers Outreach Service / Support for carers aged 18+, including emotional support, advice and information and advocacy. / 01642 223999
Social Care and Health / Referrals/ information / 01642 726004
Staying Put Agency / Financial support for essential home repairs and adaptations. / 01642 729159
TV Licensing / Check eligibility for free or reduced payments. / 0300 790 6131
Welfare Rights / Benefits check. / 01642 729242