Explore Local Services

A

• Avoiding rogue traders

C

• Concerned about memory loss - these groups may help

D

• Delivery of pre-prepared meals
• Demand Responsive Transport

E

• Energy Saving Trust Scotland

F

• Fire Safety in the Home - Self Assessment

G

• Groups that can help with maintaining a healthy weight
• Groups that support people with mental health issues

H

• Help for those who often forget mealtimes
• Help for those with financial strain or worries
• Help with loneliness
• Home security check

I

• Improving security for victims of burglary
• Improving the security of your home
• Independent sources of help and advice for older people
• Independent sources of help and advice for those with a disability
• Information on renting commodes in your area

L

• Lifeline
• Living Life
• Local groups that support and advise carers
• Local groups that support people with alzheimers disease or dementia
• Local help for those who may become confused or muddled when going out
• Local help for those who may have stopped going out or find if difficult to talk to people
• Local help to make your home warmer and more energy efficient
• Local information - Independent sources for help and advice
• Local information - Ways to help with stress and anxiety
• Local information and help for stressful times
• Local information for help with mobility when shopping
• Local information on specialist shoe suppliers
• Local organisations to talk to when feeling stressed, anxious or low due to a recent life event
• Local support and advice about alcohol
• Local support to help with low mood or loss of interest

M

• Mental health and well-being services
• Mobility and a sight impairment

N

• National Entitlement Card

P

• Pet Fostering Service Scotland

R

• RECOMMENDED - We would advise that you arrange a Fire Safety Check

S

• Scottish Association for Mental Health

T

• Trying equipment for putting on socks or tights

U

• Upwards and Onwards - What to do if you fall

W

• Wheelchair taxi services
• When I go out locally I find it difficult to walk far or use a wheelchair and would like to know what facilities are available
• Where to be shown how to use a dressing stick