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  Meals on Wheels Bentham and District

  • Do you live in or near Bentham?
  • Do you, or somebody you know, have difficulty preparing meals?
  • Are you, or do you know someone who is housebound?
  • Do you enjoy good, wholesome, freshly prepared food?

  If you do and would like to use the meals on wheels service,  please ask your GP or nurse to make a referral for you. Meals are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

  For more information contact:

  Bentham Medical Practice

  Grasmere Drive,

  Bentham

  Lancaster

  LA2 7JP

  015242 61202

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  Settle Library Book Group

  The book group meets every 4th Tuesday at 2pm except during December at Settle Library. Everyone welcome.

  For more details  - contact them on info@settlelibrary.org.uk  or phone the library on 01609 534535

• Post cancer peer support

  From October 2023 there will be two new post cancer peer support groups held by Age UK North Craven and Well Together from the Bradford NHS Foundation Trust.

  The groups are open to anyone who has been affected by cancer, whether that is you, a family member or friend.  The groups will be held at:

  The Place Settle on the fourth Monday of the month from 10.30 -11.45 am starting Monday 23^rd October

  The meeting room, Bowland View, High Bentham on the fourth Thursday of each month starting on 26^th October from 1.00 – 2.00pm

  This is a peer support group and not run by professionals, although we do hope to have health professional guest speakers at some of the meetings.

  We are also looking for volunteers who can assist with the groups, full training will be provided by Well Together.

  For more information please contact Caroline Wilson at Age UK North Craven on cwilson@ageuknorthcraven.org or on 01729 823066

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  Dementia friendly walks

  To join in the free dementia walks around Wray,Hornby and surrounding areas contact Rebecca on 07962277205
  
  

   

   

General Information

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  Healthwatch North Yorkshire

  Healthwatch North Yorkshire is your local health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services in your area, we want to hear about your experiences. We are independent and have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to local feedback and improve standards of care. We can also help you to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice. Last year, the Healthwatch network helped nearly a million people like you to have your say and get the support you need. We are part of a network of over 150 local Healthwatch across the country.

  For more information visit the website, ring 01423 788128 or email hello@hwny.co.uk

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  Craven Communities Together Survey

  Craven Communities Together is a group of local organisations
  working together to find solutions to the issues people are
  facing.
  Complete our ‘Timely Access to Services and Support’ survey to
  let us know what you think needs improving.

  Need our survey in a different format
  or want to complete it by phone, contact Ruth Stockdale on
  t: 07458 301393

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  THE NHS APP

  The NHS App is FREE to download and is a safe, secure and easier way to
  book appointments at your GP surgery, order repeat prescriptions, and
  view your medical records at any time, as well as getting medical advice
  whenever you need it.

  Click above to see how to use the App and Click here for instructions on how to set the App up.

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  Warm & Well in North Yorkshire raises awareness of the impact of cold homes on our health and wellbeing, offers practical solutions to reduce fuel poverty, and supports people and communities to stay warm and well in their homes.

  For more information go to https://warmandwell.org.uk or ring them on 01609 767555

  Also look at the Governments STAY WELL THIS WINTER for further interesting information.

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  First Response

  First Response 0800 952 1181 freephone for urgent mental health support – if you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed or worried.

   

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  Enabling people and their communities

  to improve health and wellbeing, through access to food, education and support across Craven.

  Craven Food Partnership is made up of organisations and charities in Craven, North Yorkshire.

  Our mission is “Enabling people and their communities to improve health and wellbeing through access to food, education, and support.”

   

  If you are experiencing difficulty with your cash flow please see our Cash First Leaflet, and remember you are not alone!

  If you need a free food parcel, with no judgement, please see Skipton Food Bank, Bentham Community Pantry, Ingleton Community Pantry, Settle Community Pantry and Hellifield Community Pantry.  Contact details are on the Craven Food Partnership website www.cravenfoodpartnership.org

  • Craven Food Partnership
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  Step into Action

  

  Vision Statement ...

  • To provide a central point of contact for all individuals in Skipton community.
  • Offering a gateway to access a range of services and tailored support, widening opportunities for a more fulfilling future.
  • Providing a proactive and dynamic response to changing needs within Skipton Community.
  • Monitoring and evaluating best practice whilst meeting the needs of the Community in providing a cohesive neighbourhood response.

   

  • CLICK here for further information
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  Bentham GP Surgery                  015242 61202

  Hellifield GP Surgery                01729 822611

  Ingleton GP Surgery                  015242 61202

  Settle Townhead GP Surgery                                    01729 822611

   

  Airedale Hospital                      01535 652511

  Skipton General Hospital                                      01756 792233

  Lancaster Royal Infirmary                                    01524 65944

  Westmorland General Hospital                                     01539 732288

  NHS non-emergency number     111

   

  North Yorkshire Council                                       01609 780780

  Police non-emergency number  101

  North Yorkshire Fire Service                                       01609 780150

   

  Citizens Advice (Craven)                                     0808 2787900

  Age UK Advice Line (national)                                  0800 6781602

  Mind                                           0300 1232293

  Samaritans                                         116 123