Extra care allows you to retain your own tenancy and have care services delivered, ensuring that you can remain safely in your own self-contained
accommodation. For information on extra care housing in your region, contact your local Adult Social Care department. Details are on page 5.
Specialist services Learning disability If you are living with a learning disability in Nottinghamshire, you should contact your local council for support. They might be able to signpost you to local services and assess your needs in case they can help you. The council aims to keep people independent in their own homes wherever possible but, if you need to move somewhere with care and support, you might like to consider a housing with care scheme. See page 39. If your needs are such that you require support in a care home, this Directory contains a list of all care homes in Nottinghamshire. Any learning disability providers are denoted with LDA.
You may also find the organisations listed here useful. Mencap Supporting people with learning disabilities to feel valued equally, listened to and included. Tel: 0808 808 1111 Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk Web: www.mencap.org.uk Scope Offers free, impartial and expert information, advice and support to disabled people and their families. Tel: 0808 800 3333 Email: helpline@scope.org.uk Web: www.scope.org.uk
Mental health If you are worried about your mental health, it’s important to remember that you aren’t alone. Lots of people have issues with their mental health and there’s help and advice available in Nottinghamshire to support you. Your GP should be your first point of contact if you want confidential advice or services, or you can contact one of the organisations listed here for free help and support. Anxiety UK Supports those living with anxiety and anxietybased depression by providing information and services. Open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tel: 0344 477 5774 Text: 07537 416905 Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk Web: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) Helps you learn about the benefits of counselling and psychotherapy and provides a directory of UK counsellors and therapists. Web: www.bacp.co.uk Mind Information on mental health conditions, where to get help, medications and alternative treatments and advocacy. Open Monday to Friday (except bank holidays), 9.00am to 6.00pm. Tel: 0300 123 3393 • Email: info@mind.org.uk Web: www.mind.org.uk Rethink Mental Illness Provides expert accredited advice and information to people affected by mental illness, including carers and family. Web: www.rethink.org
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