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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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    Warm and Well

    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

  • 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

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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.”

 

 

  • 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

     

  • Skipton Step into Action

    • 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

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    The Place Settle

    A Community Wellness Centre

    The Place in Settle is a charity, set up to help local residents live healthier and happier lives by offering information and advice, and a space for wellness services including:

    • Information and signposting services
    • A space for health-related support and activities
    • Spaces to hire for not-for-profit organisations and businesses
    • Volunteering opportunities
    • Free public-access computer
    • Disabled access and toilets

      Contact The Place on 07918 925699 or 01729 824868

  • VISION AID GROUP

     Are you Registered Severely Sight Impaired (Blind); or

    Do you suffer from severe vision loss; or

    • Macular Degeneration; or
    • Cataracts; or
    • Glaucoma; or
    • Have other sight problems?

    Would you like to join a new Group which meets once a month, on the fourth Monday (apart from January 2026), in Settle town centre at The Place.

    The aim of the Group is to enjoy pleasant chat over refreshments and share issues and helpful ideas.

    Guest speakers will also be arranged to provide advice and assistance.

    COME AND JOIN US

    At:   The Place, 11 Commercial Courtyard, Settle BD24 9RH

    On:  Monday, 24 November 2025

            Thursday, 29 January 2026 – plus guest speaker

            Monday, 23 February 2026 – plus guest speaker

           Monday, 23 March 2026

           Monday, 27 April 2026 – plus guest speaker

    Time:     13.00 – 15.00

    For further information contact Louise or Ruth at The Place on:  01729 824 868

    or  Group Leader – Anne on:  075570 442 420