This section of DLF Data contains details of numerous voluntary organisations, Government agencies, support groups and other contacts that may be useful to older and disabled people and their carers. If you find any information that is incorrect please email Data Services to let us know which 'Contact' is incorrect and what information needs changing. If you would like to be added to the database please complete these questions.
Umbrella organisation for over 50 Jewish community service organisations. Provides a forum for meeting and discussion and organises conferences and seminars. Publishes Directory of Jewish Social Services covering the whole of the UK, and a newsletter, Central Line; co-ordinates the Jewish community's plan for disaster response (Jewish Emergency Support Service); provides the Jewish social services Ombudsman - an independent arbitrator for complaints against welfare organisations.
Provides caring sheltered housing to improve the quality of life, maximise freedom of choice, respect dignity at all times and help achieve independent living for visually and physically disabled people.
Health and social care charity for the Jewish Community. Provide residential care and sheltered homes, as well as offering domiciliary services. All services adhere to Jewish religious and dietary laws. Services and activities include: telephone helpline; sheltered, residential and nursing Homes; range of services catering for the physical, mental and social well being of the Jewish Community.
Charity which offers specialist help and advice to Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing people of all ages and denominations. Service include: HEAR TO HELP in-house hearing aid maintenance service; deaf awareness training; vibrant programme of social, educational and cultural activities; professional guidance on coping with a hearing loss and improving communication; Tinnitus management. Technology & Information resource room has a wide range of specialist equipment on display which people can try for themselves whilst receiving independent professional advice and help in obtaining items needed.
Provide information, advice, support and counselling to Jewish lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and those unsure of their sexuality. Helpline Mon & Thurs, 7-10pm.
Provide counselling for anyone under stress or who has a problem with relationships - whether single, married, widowed or divorced; to offer preventative counselling and advice in the form of group discussions for schools, youth clubs, engaged and newly married couples; to hold discussion groups for adults with special needs.
Counselling and support for all members of the family who have been bereaved. This is provided by trained voluntary counsellors, who are professionally supervised. Also a resource and information centre. The service is available to all jewish members of the community.
Offer telephone counselling for Jewish women who have experienced domestic violence. Also runs a befriending service for Jewish women and their children experiencing domestic violence. Has a refuge and offers informal counselling support and advice. Helpline open Mon-Thur, 9.30am- 9.30pm.
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