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ORGANISATION |
FUNCTION |
TELEPHONE NUMBER |
WEBSITE |
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NHS Direct |
Provides information on your health and
your choices |
0845 4647 |
www.nhs.uk |
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Broomfield Hospital |
Main
Switchboard |
0844 822 0002 |
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St. Peters Hospital - Maldon |
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Age Concern (Chelmsford) |
For information about Aid Call, Energy
Services, Funeral Plan, and Holidays |
01245 264 499 |
www.ageconcernessex.co.uk |
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Age Concern (Chelmsford) |
For ALL other issues affecting older people |
01245 346106 |
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Alzheimers Society (Mid Essex) |
Works to improve the quality of life of people
affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. |
01245 260911 |
www.alzheimers.org.uk |
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Arthritis Society |
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0808 800 4050 |
www.arc.org.uk |
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Breast Screening (Chelmsford and
Colchester) |
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01206 744 749 |
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British Red Cross |
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01245 490 090 |
www.redcross.org.uk |
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Cancer Backup |
Website has over 6,500
pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and
support for cancer patients, their families and carers. |
0808 800 1234 |
www.cancerbackup.org.uk |
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CHANGES – Previously known as Community
Drug and Alcohol team |
The aim of Changes service is to provide an
opportunity for those suffering from mental distress to move
from isolation, withdrawal and dependency to becoming active
and contributing members of their immediate and wider
community |
01245 318 580 |
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CHARMS (Multiple Sclerosis Support) |
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01245 461 212 |
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Childline |
ChildLine is the free helpline for
children and young people in the UK. Children and young people
can call us on
0800 1111
to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to
help you sort it out. |
0800 1111 |
www.childline.org.uk |
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Citizens Advice Bureau
(Maldon office) |
The online CAB service
provides independent advice on your rights -
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practical,
up-to-date information on a wide range of topics, including
benefits and housing, employment rights and discrimination,
debt and tax issues
|
01621 841 195 |
www. adviceguide.org.uk |
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Crossroads
(for Carers) |
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01245 491 348 |
www.crossroads.org.uk |
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Dementia – Living with Dementia team |
Will provide information and a helpcard for
sufferers |
07841 368 624 |
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Diabetes |
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Disability Helpline |
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01245 287 177 |
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Free Home Eye Tests |
For the house bound |
01245 352 803 |
www.broomfieldopticians.co.uk
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Healthcare Abroad |
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www.dh.gov.uk/travellers
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Macmillan Cancerline |
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0808 808 2020
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www.macmillan.org.uk |
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Macmillan Cancer Support Essex (Careline) |
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01245 345 280 |
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Mencap |
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01245 262 412 |
www.mencap.org.uk |
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Samaritans |
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01245 357 357 |
www.samaritans.org |
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(The) Stroke Association |
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01245 442 053 |
www.stroke.org.uk |
