Holidays

Holidays Can Be Done
T: 020 8907 2400
Holidays for disabled people

Holidays for Disabled People Ltd
T: 01252 332452
E: disholspw@aol.com
PO Box 164, Totton
Southampton SO40 9WZ
A registered charity providing holidays for physically disabled people over the age of 18. Preferred contact by post with a stamped addressed envelope
www.holidaysfordisabled.com

Holidays Uncovered
50,000 reports on hotels by other holidaymakers. Can provide useful information on problems for the disabled, suitability for the elderly or the young.
www.holidays-uncovered.co.uk

Mencap National Centre
T: 0207 454 0454
123 Golden Lane,
London, EC1Y 0RT
Mencap Holiday Service Guide
www.mencap.org.uk

Princess Royal Trust for Carers provide useful information on their website for Carers arranging holidays
www.carers.org/taking-a-holiday

Tourism for All UK
T: 0845 124 9971 (information)
T: 0845 1249973 (reservations)
E: info@tourismforall.org.uk
(formerly Holiday Care Service)
The Hawkins Suite, Enham Place
Enham Alamein, Andover SP11 6JS
UK's central source of holiday and travel information for disabled people and their carers. Information on accessible holidays, accessible attractions, accessible transport, holidays for children with disabilities, respite care establishments, source of holiday funding and accessible overseas destinations.
www.tourismforall.org.uk

Vitalise
Essential breaks for disabled people and carers.
www.vitalise.org.uk

Additional Holiday Information
Further details of holidays for families, children under 16 with a disability and lone parents with a child under 18 can be found on the West Lancs PA website
www.lancs-pa.org

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Hospitals

Royal Preston Hospital
T: 01772 716565 Switchboard
T: 01772 522408 / 9 A & E Reception
T: 01772 522363 Discharge Co-ordinator
T: 01772 522852 Occupational Therapy
T: 01772 522919 Patient Discharge Lounge
T: 01772 522876 Physiotherapy
T: 01772 245210 Social Workers
E: customercare@lthtr.nhs.uk
Royal Preston Hospital,
Sharoe Green Lane North,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT
www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk

Longridge Community Hospital
T: 01772 781100
St Wilfrid's Terrace, Longridge, PR3 3WQ

Ribbleton Hospital
T: 01772 401600
Miller Road, Ribbleton,
Preston, PR2 6LS

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Learning Disabilities

Integrate Preston & Chorley
T: 01772 333800
E: enquiries@integratepreston.org.uk
112-116 Tulketh Brow
Preston, PR2 2SJ
Support for adults and young people (age 14+) who have learning disabilities and/or mental health needs to live independent and valued lives. This can range from 24 hour support to occasional visits depending on the individual's need..
www.integratepreston.org.uk

L'arche Community - Preston
T: 01772 251113
F: 01772 251116
E: preston@larche.org.uk
3 Moor Park Avenue,
Preston, PR1 6AS
Shared community life for adults over 18years who have a learning disability to live with assistants in ordinary houses in the community.
www.larche.org.uk

Learning Disability Helpline
T: 0808 808 111 freephone
F: 0121 7073019
E: help@mencap.org.uk
Information, advice and support on housing, jobs, benefits and local services. for people with a disability, their carers and professionals
www.mencap.org.uk

Adult Learning Disability Service
T: 01772 401200
93 Garstang Road, Preston, PR1 1LD
Provides support and practical assistance to those with learning disabilities including parenting groups and individual sessions to support parents

Supported Living
- Child & Parent Team
T: 01772 777425
19 Stanleyfield Road, Preston

Supported Living
T:01772 777533
19 Stanleyfield Road, Preston

FX Project
T: 01772 201587
Bannister House,
23/25 Sedgewick Street, Preston,
For adults with learning disabilities.

Preston & District People First
T: 01772 744222 or 01772 744050
A voice for people with learning difficulties.
www.peoplefirstltd.com

Shared Approach
T: 01995 601701
Provides support to adults with learning disabilities in a community housing network in Garstang and Preston

Spire - Preston Supported Housing
T: 01772 524567
Sharoe Green Building,
Bhailok Square, Watling Street Road,
Fulwood, Preston PR2 8DY
A parent led organisation for Supported Housing and independent living for people with learning disabilities. www.spirepreston.org.uk

see also Preston Advocacy

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Mental Health

Community Psychiatric Nurses can be contacted through your doctor, consultant or health visitor or you can contact the Community Mental Health Team direct:

Community Mental Health Team
(previously located at Bow Lane, Preston, Avondale Unit & Prescott House)
T: 01772 773400
F: 01772 822195
West Strand House
Block C, West Strand
Ashton,
Preston PR1 8UY

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
T: 01772 777344
F: 01772 885517
Ellen House, 1-3 Ellen Court,
Preston, PR1 7RH

Greenbank Day Centre
T:01772 401080
Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7LY
Older People's Mental Health Services

Making Space
T: 01772 823720
Preston West CMHT
West Strand House
Block C, West Strand
Ashton,
Preston PR1 8UY They also run a Carers Support Group which meets at the Aspire Centre (formerly Connolly Centre) on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm.

Lancashire Care NHS
Mental Health Helpline
T: 0500 639000 freephone
Provides a confidential information & listening service for people experiencing mental health problems - stress, sleep problem, panic attacks, depression, eating disorder, phobias, self harm, loneliness..
Mon - Fri - 7pm - 11pm Sat & Sun - 12 noon - 12 midnight
www.lancs-mentalhealthhelpline.nhs.uk

Sane-line
T: 0845 7678000
A help line for people coping with Mental illness. Lines open 1.00pm to 11pm

Mental Health Carers & Service Users Network Meeting
T: 01772 752525
E: pmhf1@ukonline.co.uk
Preston Service User Development Worker,
Lancashire Advocacy, Galloways,
Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham,
Preston PR1 0LS
meetings
Informal friendly meeting with guest speakers on issues of importance to mental health service users and carers held on the last Wednesday of each month at the CVS/Carers Office, 78 Towngate, Leyland (next to Tesco).

see also Preston Advocacy

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Nursing Services

District nurses are attached to medical practices and work alongside doctors and their teams. The district nursing teams are based in clinics and health centres (see Health Centres and Clinics) and can be contacted between 1.30pm and 2.30pm and messages left at other times.

Evening and Night Nursing Service
A team of district nurses attend to patients in the evening
T: 01772 401176 between 6pm-11p.m
T: 01772 788058 between 10pm to 8am
Saul Street Clinic, Saul Street,
Preston, PR1 2QU

Home Support Service
T: 01772 401326
Fulwood Clinic, Lytham Rd,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 4JB
Provides short periods of respite to carers with long term illnesses, patients requiring palliative care and the frail elderly. District Nurse assessment and referral.

Home Support Services (Social Services)
Service for people with Mental Health problems, Alzheimers, Dementia, Vascular Dementia. Clients must be known to Ribbleton Hospital and are referred by Social Services. The care is provided to help and support clients needs enabling them to remain in their own homes and live as independently as possible.

Primary Care Service
T: 01772 788058
On call service provided when the Health Centres and Clinics are closed

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Occupational Therapy

Greenbank Therapy Services
T: 01772 401087
Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7LY
Children's occupational therapy services

Moorfield Clinic
T: 01772 401695
Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 3AB

Ribbleton Medical Centre
T: 01772 795476
243 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6HT

Royal Preston Hospital
T: 01772 522852
Sharoe Green Lane North,
Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT

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Older People

Age Concern Preston & South Ribble District
T: 01772 552850
T: 01772 552876 Access to health
F: 01772 552866
E: info@55plus.org.uk
Arkwright House, Stoneygate,
Preston, PR1 3XT
Provides a wide range of quality services to meet the needs of older people and their carers. Runs a drop-in centre, advice and information service, community links scheme, foot care service, home support service and supported shopping service.
Age Concern also run Carers Access to Health scheme which helps carers to attend health appointments within the Preston area

Help the Aged
T: 0808 8006565 Senior line
Textphone: 0800 269626
T: 0207 2781114 London HQ
E: info@helptheaged.org.uk
A general Advice service, help line and leaflets for older people and their carers. Helpful leaflets on being a carer - financial advice, housing, pensions and tax.
Free monthly newsletter
www.helptheaged.org.uk

Cinnamon Trust
T: 01736 757900
E: admin@cinnamon.org.uk
10 Market Square, Hayle,
Cornwall TR27 4HE
The only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved companion animals. A network of 16,000 volunteers help owners to provide vital loving care for their pets, e.g. dog walking for a housebound owner, fostering pets when owners need hospital care, etc
www.cinnamon.org.uk

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Physiotherapy

Contact through a GP, each clinic (see Health Centres and Clinics) has physio sessions.

Children's Community Paediatric Physio
T: 01772 401090

Ribbleton Clinic
T: 01772 401845 / 401846
Pope Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6HT

Royal Preston Hospital
T: 01772 522876
Sharoe Green Lane North,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

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Residential/Nursing & Home Care Service

The local authority is responsible for arranging services for the most vulnerable members of the community. Such services range from care in the person's own home or at Day Centres to care in residential and nursing homes. In order to qualify for such services the person will need to be assessed by the local authority. If the local authority agrees that certain services should be provided then you should be given a care plan outlining what the local authority will organise.

Only the person going into care will be assessed for the amount they can contribute towards the cost of their care.

If the local authority assesses the person as needing residential or nursing home care they may suggest a number of homes or provide a list for the person to select from.

Residential Homes are inspected by the Care Quality Commission . Since April 2006 all services are assessed according to their quality and safety. The assessment of an adult service will lead to a decision about how often it is inspected and what kind of inspection will be done. This is reviewed once a year.

Inspections for children's services are the responsiblity of OFSTED

Care Quality Commission
formerly Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) T: 01772 730100
www.cqc.org.uk,

CareSeeker (Lancashire) a website which assists those seeking care services to work their way through the maze of provision and find a service which best suits their needs, and lists all care provider organisations within Lancashire. The site also links to the Care Quality Commission Inspection Reports.
www.careseeker.co.uk,

NHS Funded Nursing Care Co-ordinator
(Central Lancashire NHS)
T: 01772 645515

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Respite Care

Adult & Continuing Education Services - Carers Project
T: 01772 799128
Central Zone Offices, Fishwick Parade,
Preston, PR1 4QJ

Evening Nursing Service
See Nursing Services section

Frank Gardham House
T: 01772 406951
Whittingham Hospital, Preston
Offers respite care for sufferers of Huntingdon's Disease

Lancashire College
T: 01257 516325 / 0845 6001331
Southport Road, Chorley,
Lancs, PR7 1NB
Lancashire College offers 24-48 hours short breaks for carers and local courses available ranging from Computing to Body Massage etc.

LCC - Volunteer Services - Adults
T: 01257 248118
Bungalow 1, Weldbank House,
Weldbank Lane Chorley, PR7 3NW
Volunteering with the elderly, physically disabled, Learning disability, mental health and carer support

Respite Homes
T: 01772 716252
The Bungalow, 82a Blackbull Lane,
Fulwood, Preston
Respite for children

Sue Ryder Foundation
T: 01772 627374
F: 01772 629290
Cuerden Hall, Shady Lane,
Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AZ
Cuerden Hall provides specialist long term nursing care for people with life threatening neurological conditions and illnesses such as Huntington's disease, Parkinson's Disease, acquired brain injuries, MS and Stroke.. Also provides respite and day care services

Tender Nursing Care
T: 01772 335136 after 2pm
Ryan Medical Centre, St. Mary's Road,
Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 2ST
A relief night care service for people suffering terminal illness

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Social Services

Social Services offices in Preston

Preston District Team (Adults)
T: 0845 053 0009 or
T: 0845 053 0000
JDO Building
East Cliff County Offices
Preston PR1 3EA

Preston Children & Families Team
T: 0845 053 0009 or
T: 0845 053 0000
155 Greenbank Street, Preston, PR1 7JS
First point of contact for children's assessment.

Intermediate Care Team
T: 01772 794536
51-53 Longridge Road,
Ribbleton
Preston PR2 6ME
Health/Social Services/ Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to help people on discharge from hospital.

Emergency Duty Team
- outside office hours
T: 0845 602 1043
F: 01772 316844
Minicom 01772 316845
Weekdays - 5pm - 9am
Weekend & Bank holidays 24hour cover

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Support Groups

See also Carers Groups

ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA

Admiral Nurse Service
T: 01772 401665
Guild Community Healthcare Trust,
Ribbleton Hospital, Miller Road, Preston, PR2 6LS
Provides practical advice, information and vital emotional support to carers who look after a relative or a friend with memory problems
www.fordementia.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society Central Lancashire Branch
T: 01772 788700
E: centrallancashire@alzheimer.org.uk
West Wing, Derby House,
Lytham Road, Preston, PR2 8JF
Dementia Support Group for local people with dementia, their families and Carers. Meetings are usually held at St Cuthberts Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm

AUTISM

Action for ASD
T: 01282 415455
E: info@actionasd.org.uk Supporting Autism in Lancashire, provides parent to parent telephone help line, offers the most immediate level of support to families in a crisis situation and offers ongoing support
www.actionasd.org.uk

National Autistic Society (Preston Branch)
T: 07789903250
This group is run by parents who have children on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD) including Autism, Aspergers Syndrome, Specific Learning Difficulty, SPD, Language Disorders, ADD, ADHD, Dyspraxia, etc and they understand. Meet with other parents of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder for fun, informal relaxing meetings....with your children. Meetings held on 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6.15pm at Rascals Party & Play Centre, Capitol Centre, Walton le Dale.
They also have a lending library with books on many ASD related subjects.

BLACK & MINORITY ETHNIC

Sahara Project
T: 01772 702090
F: 01772 700780
48 Fishwick Parade, Preston, PR1 4XQ
Culturally and linguistically sensitive service, providing information, advice and counselling for ethnic minority women. Ethnic language service available

See also Pukar in disability section

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
(including relationship counselling)

Bereavement Support Group
T: 01772 523730
This support group is open to anyone who has been bereaved.
On first Tuesday of each month 7.30-9.00pm at Salvation Army Citadel, Harrington Street, Preston (near University).

Cruse Bereavement Counselling
T: 01772 686668 / 0844 4779400
E: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Contact Cruse and a counsellor will be allocated to you for the area you live in.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Domestic Violence Helpline - Preston
T: 01772 201601

Domestic Violence Liasion Police Officer - Preston
T: 01772 209115

Relate Lancashire Centre
01772 717597
Hughes House, 160 Garstang Road,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 4NB
Marriage guidance counselling by appointment only

Samaritans
T: 01772 822022 / 08457 909090
E: jo@samaritans.org
11 St Wilfrid's Street, Preston, PR1 2US
Need to talk to someone - a 24-hour emotional help line for those in despair and need someone to talk to..
People may visit the address between 11am and 9pm. Closed Sunday.
www.samaritans.org

Victim Support
T: 01772 201142
E: victimsupport@preston800.fsnet.co.uk
1 Chapel Street, Preston, PR1 8BU
Open 10.00-3.00pm Monday to Friday
Emotional & practical support, advice & information for people who have been victims of crime.
assistance with Criminal Injury Compensation claims.
Witness support services at Preston Magistrates and Crown Courts
Access to interpreters in Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi and Urdu.
www.victimsupport.org.uk

HEART

British Heart Foundation
T: 01772 253435
22 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN
Funds research, education and life saving equipment. Helps heart Patients and runs cardiac support groups.
Heartstart Lancashire
T: 01772 903989
www.bhf.org.uk

Cardiac Support Group - Preston
T: 01772 748110
Advice and support to people who have suffered a heart attack. Also help for people who have had a heart bypass or who suffer from Angina or hypertension.

Heartbeat - The North West Cardiac Centre
T: 01772 717147
F: 01772 788098
E: info@heartbeat-nwcc.org.uk
Pond House, 253 Garstang Road,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9XB
Offers support to people following heart illness, heart attack, cardiac surgery or angina. The aims are to rehabilitate those suffering from coronary heart disease, prevention of heart disease, and support research into cardiac rehabilitation & lifestyle advice.

SPEECH

Speak Ability
T: 0207 2619572
T: 080 88089572 helpline
1 Royal Street, London, SE1 7LL
Speakability is the national charity for people with Aphasia (also known as Dysphasia) as a result of stroke, head injury, or other neurological condition. People with Aphasia find it hard to speak, read, write or understand language.
Preston Support Group Megan Crewe 01772 782813. Meets on the last Monday of the month 1.30-3.00pm at Barton Village Hall (on the A6). Activities include meetings with speakers or demonstrations, coach trips and luncheons and Carers are welcome to attend.
www.speakability.org

Speech and Language Therapy Department
T: 01772 522426
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane,
Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

STROKE

Stroke Association
T: 0845 3033 100
E: info@stroke.org.uk
For details of meetings and support in the Preston area

Stroke Club
T: 01257 275119 / 01772 791266 / 01772 791253
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at Sharoe Green Hospital

MISC

Back Care
T: 0208 9775474
T: 0845 1302704 helpline service
F: 0208 9435318
E: website@backcare.org.uk
16 Elmtree Road, Teddington,
Middlesex, TW11 8ST
Produces fact sheets, publications, and Talkback magazine and
www.backpain.org

Breathe Easy Group (Preston)
T: 01772 524269 / 01257 794144
grouip meets on 1st Thursday of each month, 1-3pm at Sacred Heart Church Hall, Beech Grove, Ashton, Preston for anyone with a breathing problem and their carers..
All welcome including carers.

British Red Cross Society
T: 01772 709555
Pittman Court, Pittman Way,
Preston, PR2 9ZG
Services include carers emergency cards, loan of medical equipment, first aid duties & training, family tracings and messages, therapeutic care service, transport and escort, skin camouflage advisory service, fire victim support service and British Red Cross youth.

Cerebral Palsy Helpline
T: 0808 8003333
focus on people with cerebral palsy with campaigns, monthly newsletter and fact sheets.
see also Scope in Disability section
www.scope.org.uk

CVS - Preston
T: 01772 251108
Unit 23/27 Guild Hall Arcade
Lancaster Road
Preston PR1 1HR
www.preston.cvs.org

Diabetes UK Preston & District Voluntary Group
T: 01772 703048 / 01772 719433

Downs Syndrome Support Group
T: 01772 719142 (local rep)
T: 0845 2300372 (national helpline - open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
Information, counselling & support for people with Downs Syndrome, their families and carers.
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

Dyslexia Association -Preston & District
(PADDA)
T: 01772 619640
Howick House
Howick Park Avenue
Penwortham
Preston PR1 0LS
Meetings held at County Hall, Preston with guest speakers (ring for details) and resource and support drop in event on 2nd Tuesday of the month 6.30-8.00pm (term time only) at Ingol Youth & Community Centre
www.discoverdyslexia.com

Dyspraxia Social Group - Preston
T: 07835 768229
E: lei_wolf@hotmail.com
Meets on 1st Saturday of the month 3.00pm at Victoria Public House (opp Railway Station)

Dyspraxia Social Group - Greater Manchester
E: janettaylor2000@hotmail.com
This group has some members from Preston.

Dyspraxia Foundation
Lancs Co-ordinator
261 Inner Promenade
Fairhaven, Lytham
FY8 1AZ

Expert Patients Programme
- a self managment programme
T: 01772 678195
If you live with a long term illness the Expert Patients Programme is a self management course giving people the confidence, skills and knowledge to manage their condition better and be more in control of their lives
www.expertpatients.co.uk

Guillian Barre Syndrome Support
Group
T: 0800 374803 helpline
or 01942 824923 local rep
www.gbs.org.uk

Headway - Brain Injury Assoc
T: 01257 271629 local rep
or 0808 8002244 national helpline
Provides information support and services to people with a brain injury, their families and carers.
Preston Branch meets on Monday afternoons 2.00-4.00pm.
www.headway.org.uk

Huntington's Disease Assoc Lancashire
T: 01942 864645
Support for people with Huntington's and information and advice for family, friends and professionals. Fact sheets and comprehensive advice.
www.hda.org.uk

Lancashire Head Injury Association
T: 01772 611892
Counselling advocacy, advice and information for people suffering from brain injury

ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group (Central Lancs)
T: 01772 717461
E: info@clancsme.org.uk
c/o Community Futures
15 Victoria Road, Fulwood
Preston PR2 8PS
Chair - Yvonne Thompson
Co-ordinator (carers) - Helen Crossan
Co-ordinator (Sufferers) - Kerrie Knowles
Provides support, information and advice for sufferers of ME and their carers. Regular support group meetings.

Motor Neurone Disease Association
(Central and East Lancashire Branch)
T: 01254 812249 / 01200 445417
E: centeastlancs@mndassociation.org
T: 08457 626262 National Help line
Provides information and advice on the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) to people affected by MND, their families and carers, and to health and social care professionals. Supports all people in the area who are affected by MND. Monthly meetings held at various locations in the area. www.mndcenteastlancs.care4free.net
www.mndassociation.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society Preston & District Branch
T: 07895097235
Meetings held on the second Tuesday of the month.
www.mssociety.org.uk

Muscular Dystrophy Advice
T: 01772 865617
www.muscular-dystrophy.org

Parkinson's Disease Society
T: 01772 717762
T: 0808 800 0303 helpline
189 Garstang Road, Fulwood, Preston

Picks Disease Support Group
T: 01625 879104
for carers of people with Picks Disease, Fronto Temporal Dementia or Primary Progressive Aphasia in North West of England and North Wales

Tourette Syndrome (UK) Association
T: 01772 713314 after 6pm.
Help in attaining diagnosis, treatment and support for sufferers of Guiles de Tourette syndrome
www.tsa.org.uk

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Transport

Age concern Access to Health
T: 01772 552876
E: admin@55plus.org.uk
Help with transport to access health care for Carers or Cared for aged over 65.
To look after the person you care for while you attend your appointment or to accompany you and the person you care for to health appointments.
www.ageconcernlancs.org.uk

British Red Cross Transport & Escort Service
T: 01772 709555
For people who cannot get out easily or use ordinary transport. Provides driver and vehicle plus escort if necessary. Advance booking essential and mileage charge.
Wheelchair loan service
www.redcross.org.uk

Department for Transport
www.dft.gov.uk

D.V.L.A.

Driver enquiries
T: 0870 2400009
E: drivers.dvla@gtnet.gov.uk
F: 0870 8251285
Textphone: 01792 766366
Driver Customer Services (DCS) Corresp Team,
DVLA Swansea SA6 7JL
Mon-Fri 8.00 - 22.30
Sat 8.00-17.30

Vehicle enquiries
T: 0870 2400010
E: vehicles.dvla@gtnet
F: 08708501285
Vehicle Customer Enquiries (VCS)
DVLA, Swansea SA99 1AR
Mon-Fri 8.00-22.30
Sat: 8.00-17.30

For those whose vehicle is used mainly to transport a disabled passenger
Textphone/minicom 01792 782787

Lancashire Ambulance Service
T: 01772 865965 Ambulance control
449 -451 Garstang Rd, Broughton,
Preston PR3 5LN

LCC Transport Services
T: 01772 530722
Contact point for families and carers for LCC transport

Patient Transport Service
T: 01772 903903
To book ambulance transport to hospital (non-emergency)

Network Rail Enquiries
T: 08457 484950
Information about timetables, tickets and 'real time' train running
www.networkrail.co.uk

Network Rail Emergencies
T: 08457 114141
Text phone 0845 6050 600
Provides information for your local train company

Preston Community Transport
T: 01772 204667
The Mobility Centre, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2NL
For information and booking Dial-A-Bus, Mini Bus hire and Shopmobility group transport & other services.

Blue Parking Badge
T: 0845 0530049
Blue Badge Applications,
LCC Customer Service Centre,
Red Rose Hub, Bluebell Way,
Preston PR2 5PZ
Blue parking badges (previously orange) allow cars carrying people who are registered blind or people who have severe walking difficulties to park nearer shops and other facilities.

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Vouchers

Short Break Voucher Scheme

The scheme from Lancashire County Council provides support for Carers by offering people with a disability, physical or mental issue, or an older person, a short break at home or in residential care. The break may be one night or more in a residential or nursing home or help to have a few hours for yourself at home.

To access the scheme the disabled person and the carer will need to have an assessment of their need. This will be done by a Social Worker and during this assessment they will discuss the suitability of vouchers. To request an assessment you can contact Social Services direct on 01772 533689, or Preston Carers Centre on 01772 200173. A helpful form 'Carers Assessment Request Form' is also available.You can be supported through the assessment process by a Carers Support Officer or by any person you choose.

Normally vouchers are issued in books of 28 but more can be provided if necessary. Each voucher represents either 4 hours care in your home - usable in one, two, three or four hour blocks, or is worth one nights residential stay plus a contribution of approximately £11 per night. The Social Worker will decide on which of nine different types of voucher for residential care depending on the illness/disability of the person cared for. You will be given a list of agencies who accept vouchers.

Vouchers are for regular planned breaks and are not intended for emergencies or for trial periods prior to residential care. For urgent help in an emergency outside Social Services Office hours ring 0945 6021043

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Websites