The Norfolk Community Advice Network (NCAN) first took shape in the late 1990s but despite commitment from members had no dedicated staff or resources to achieve its aims or meet the aspirations of its member organisations. In September 2008 NCAN received funding from the Big Lottery Fund Advice Plus Programme so the Norfolk Community Advice
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Accredited Charities
The Advice Quality Standard (AQS) is the quality mark for organisations that provide advice to the public on social welfare issues. Organisations that hold the standard have demonstrated that they are easily accessible, effectively managed, and employ staff with the skills and knowledge to meet the needs of their clients. For more information about what
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Age UK Norfolk
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice and support to people ages 50+ throughout Norfolk. We have teams specialising in Information and Advice, Digital Inclusion, Telephone Befriending, Advocacy, Financial advice and Travelling Companionship.
For more information, please check our pain page and follow the links to our different services.
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We support people aged 50 and over, including carers and families (excludes Norwich city council area for Advice service). Users of Telephone Befriending and Money Matters must be 65 or over
Age UK Norfolk – Information and Advice
Age UK Norfolk is an independent local charity. We have over 70 years’ experience dedicated to supporting older people and their families living in Norfolk. SERVICE OFFER We offer advice and support around Benefits including support applying for Benefits and Benefit Checks. Advice on all areas of home or residential care including assessment and paying
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Age UK Norwich
SERVICE OFFER: We offer help and advice about benefits, housing, debt, money, lasting power of attorney, social care and support, telephone befriending and activities. We also offer Health Coaching (during periods of illness or injury, or to adjust to long-term conditions), Complex Community Care Support (helping people living with complex health and/or social conditions who need regular practical and emotional support to live as independently as possible), Social activities and events and Telephone Befriending and Active Befriending services. In addition, Vera, our virtual assistant, is available to give information via our website.
CRITERIA: Our services are for people aged 50 and over, including carers and families, in the Norwich and Greater Norwich area.
All To Play For
SERVICE OFFER: Our project provides free football sessions across Norwich which help connect men with additional support services if requested, including wellbeing, employment, addiction, financial.
CRITERIA: This project is for men (18+) suffering with mental health problems.
Alzheimer’s Society
SERVICE OFFER: We provide information, advice and support on living with dementia, including equality issues, family support, healthcare and welfare benefits.
CRITERIA: We offer support to people with dementia, their families and carers in Norfolk.
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ArtatWork
SERVICE OFFER: We offer regular sessions and projects using the visual arts to develop wellbeing.
CRITERIA: Our sessions are for women with mental health issues, young people, people with dementia and people with learning difficulties.
Better Together Norfolk (Norwich, Great Yarmouth, South Norfolk and Broadland)
SERVICE OFFER: Our services offer support against the physical and mental health impacts of loneliness and isolation.
CRITERIA: We can support people in Great Yarmouth, Norwich, South Norfolk and Broadland.