ARTHRITIS INFORMATION
www.learnaboutarthritis.net
www.arhtritiscentre.org
ARTHRITIS RESEARCH UK Copeman House, St Mary's Court, St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 7TD Tel: 0300 790 0400 Website www.arthritisresearchuk.org
ARTHRITIS CARE, 18 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD Freephone 0808 800 4050 (weekdays 10am - 4pm) Website www.arthritiscare.org.uk
NRAS - NATIONAL RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY, Unit B 4, Westacott Buisness Centre, Westacott Way, Littlewick Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 3RT Freephone Helpline 0800 298 7650
General No. 0845 458 3969 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nras.org.uk
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Fibromyalgia in Tonbridge Tel: 0844 887 2429 e-mail: [email protected]
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS & GROUPS
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Website: www.homeinstead.co.uk e-mail: [email protected]
Unit 1 Orchard Business Centre, Badsell Road, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6QU
EXPERT PATIENTS PROGRAMME: Kent Community Health NHS Trust. contact: Claire Doran Tel 01233 667810 E.mail: [email protected] Website: www.kentcht.nhs.uk
TUNBRIDGE WELLS SHOPMOBILITY 94 London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 0PP Tel: 01892 518777. Stockist of Cosy Feet. Also stocks, Riser Recliner Chairs, Orthopaedic Adjustable Beds, Mobility Scooters and Electric Wheelchairs and small aids and equipment.
JOINT FIT Specialised Exercise Class for Arthritis Sufferers Contact Charlotte Fairs on Tel: 01892 725319. Mobile: 07887868438 Website www.activefuture.co.uk e-mail: infoactivefuture.co.uk
THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR PROJECT
The good neighbour project is supported by Kent County Council Adult Services, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council and West Kent PCT. TWBC 12 Upper Grosvernor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2EP
TEL: 01892 510200. E-mail [email protected] Website www.goodneighbourproject.org.uk Office hours 10am - 4.30pm. Falls Prevention: Join us in our exercise class and improve your knowledge, confidence, physical ability and reduce your risk of falls and injury. Classes held at the Warner Hall, Tunbridge Wells Baptist Church Upper Grosvernor Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 2EP Contact 01892 510200 and speak to Theresa at the good neighbour project.
DIAL 2 DRIVE
A community transport scheme for older and less mobile people living in Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas to get to medical and social appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own cars to take people to hospital, hairdressers, dentist, shops,visit family, day centres, support groups and more. Drivers wait up to an hour for appointments. Drivers can be booked for days, evenings, weekends & Bank Holidays depending on driver availability. All drivers are CRB Checked and references taken up. Membership and mileage fees apply. Contact [email protected] or call 01892 553123 Monday -Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm Website www.vawk.org.uk
CARE NAVIGATOR SERVICE
Care Navigator Service is a new service which offers free impartial advice for people over 50. This could be for people who are experiencing change in their lives and require additional support to remain independent in their own home or for those who need information about services in the area. The project aims to give people greater control over their lives, more knowledge of the services they can access, and ultimately improve their emotional and physical wellbeing.
A Care Navigator can arrange to meet you, usually in your home to discuss your needs, offering you some options where appropriate and help you find the best way forward, supporting you to make contact with organisations and agencies. The Care Navigator can offer advice and guidance in a wide variety of areas, including benefit awareness, care service provision, home maintenance, housing choice, safety in the home, self assessments and equipment and help planning your support.
Could you or anyone you know benefit from this service. E-Mail [email protected] or call 01892 530330 and we will arrange an appointment.
ALEXIS MILLAR FUNCTIONAL MASSAGE PRACTITIONER.
Specialised in post operative/injury massage - Stroke after care massage - Relaxation - Disability - Arthritis - MS - Fibromyalgia - Massage. Cancer Care Practitioner.
E-mail [email protected] Mobile 07769 809 270 Home 01892 862 632
Please visit website at www.alexismillar.co.uk
THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HANDYMAN
Keith Millar undertakes a wide range of task in the home.
E-mail [email protected]
Mobile 07775 563 779 Home 01892 862 632 Please visit website at www.tunbridgewellshandyman.co.uk
HANDMADE CARDS
Handmade cards can be brought to your home for selection. Special commission undertaken
Contact Susie Pinder at e-mail [email protected] Mobile 07702 574 080 Home 01892 545374
Website to come.
THE CARERS WELLBEING INITIATIVE www.tcwi.org.uk e-mail [email protected]
HEALTHWATCH KENT. "Your Voice Counts" Have your say on health and social care in Kent. Contact [email protected] Tel: 0808 801 0102. Website: www.healthwatchkent.co.uk
THE ABLE LABEL. Director Katie Ellis. Designed for easy dressing no buttons or zips to struggle with, The Able Label Range in the latest fashions. www.theablelabel.com
e.mail [email protected]