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Local clubs and associations for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people
The following service(s) provide support for those who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Support Groups from the Kirklees Community Directory
Service Description: For information on support groups for those who are blind or visually impaired please see our list in the Kirklees Community Directory.
Website: Support Groups from the Kirklees Community Directory
Address: Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU
Local groups that support and advise carers
The following service(s) provide help and support for Carers:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Kirklees Council Support for Carers
Website: Kirklees Council Support for Carers
Local help for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people
The following service(s) provide support for those who are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Support Groups from the Kirklees Community Directory
Service Description: For information on support groups for those who are blind or visually impaired please see our list in the Kirklees Community Directory.
Website: Support Groups from the Kirklees Community Directory
Address: Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU
Local help for those who may become confused or muddled when going out
You have suggested that you are at risk of getting confused or muddled when you go out and may not be able to find your way home. Often talking this over with an organisation or someone who understands this difficulty can allay your fears or give you advice on what to do.
The following service(s) are available to support you:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Dementia support in Kirklees
Email: kdh@commlinks.co.uk
Tel: 01422 252040 or 01484 535994
Website: Dementia support in Kirklees
Local help to make your home warmer/more energy efficient
The following service(s) can provide local advice on how to make your home warmer and more energy efficient:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Kirklees Council Warmer Homes
Website: Kirklees Council Warmer Homes
Local information and advice for people with low vision/visual impairment
The following service(s) can provide information and advice for those who are living with low vision or visual impairment:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Kirklees Sensory Service
Service Description: The Sensory team assess your sensory needs and then recommend or provide equipment, rehabilitation training, advice and support. Contact Gateway to care to access Sensory Services in Kirklees.
Email: gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk
Tel: 01484 414933
Website: Kirklees Sensory Service
Address: Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2YZ
Local information and help for stressful times
The following service(s) are available to support those who would like help to manage their mental health and well-being:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Kirklees IAPT
Service Description: Helping you to improve your well-being.
Email: IAPT.Admin@swyt.nhs.uk
Tel: 01484 343700
Website: Kirklees IAPT
Service Name: The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team
Service Description: The single Point of Access team receive all emergency, urgent, and routine referrals for Trust mental health services.
Email: customer.servicesSWYT@nhs.net
Tel: 01924 316830 or 0800 587 2108
Website: The Calderdale and Kirklees Single Point of Access team
Address: Beckside Court, 2nd Floor, 286 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 5PW
Local information for help with mobility when shopping
You have answered that you do not go out as often as you used to as you do not feel as steady or you cannot walk as far as you need to. You may find a shopmobility service which provides scooters and wheelchairs helpful.
The following service(s) provide support with mobility when shopping:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Calderdale & Kirklees Age UK
Email: enquiries@ageukck.org.uk
Tel: 01422 252040
Website: Calderdale & Kirklees Age UK
Local information on Specialist Shoe Suppliers
The following service(s) can provide useful advice on choosing footwear for problems like swollen feet, arthritis, diabetes, odd sized feet or cold feet:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Shoe Fitters UK
Service Description: Find a shoe fitter in your area.
Website: Shoe Fitters UK
Local Information: Access to Work
If you want to work, but have a disability that makes working a problem, you may be able to get help from the access to work scheme. The scheme provides practical advice and support to help you overcome work-related obstacles. It can also give you grants towards extra employment costs.
The following service(s) can support with Access to Work:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Service Name: Works Better
Tel: 01484 221000
Website: Works Better
Service Name: REAL
Service Description: Employment for adults with a learning disability. Help available in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
Email: RealEmployment@kirklees.gov.uk
Tel: 01484 221581
Address: Civic Centre 3, Market Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2YZ or Dewsbury Customer Service Centre, Walsh Building, Town Hall Way, Dewsbury, WF12 8EE
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