Age UK Norfolk
https://www.ageuk.org.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 main page and follow the links to our different services.
CRITERIA:
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 Norwich
https://www.ageuk.org.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 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.
Age UK Norwich are now accepting referrals for Welfare Rights and Benefit Checks only
Alzheimer’s Society
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/homepage/169/our_local_officesSERVICE 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.
Big C Cancer Charity
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER COUNSELLING AT THIS TIME.
SERVICE OFFER:
Big C offer a holistic whole person approach and have many different support options and services for both patients and families, including.
Complementary Therapies, Support groups, Welfare Advice, one to one time with our Big C clinical nurse specialists, nutritional sessions, Gentle exercise classes, Emotional support including counselling, Information resources, Relaxation sessions, Bereavement programme, plus other workshops, and events.
CRITERIA:
Big C services are for people in Norfolk and surrounding areas, with a cancer diagnosis, their carers and families. From point of diagnosis and beyond.
Diss, Thetford & District Citizens Advice (Debt team paused)
http://www.cadat.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER: We offer a broad range of advice including debt, welfare benefits, housing, employment, immigration, health, consumer and family.
CRITERIA: This service is for the Diss and Thetford area only.
Family Mediation Trust
http://www.norfolkmediation.co.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We offer professional and impartial mediation for people who are going through or are/ have been affected by a divorce or separation.
CRITERIA: Our service is available to anyone in Norfolk affected by divorce or separation. Mediation is free for those eligible for Legal Aid.
Headway Suffolk & Norfolk
http://www.headwaysuffolk.org.ukSERVICE OFFER: Occupational and cognitive therapy, Physiotherapy and exercise sessions, Speech and language therapy support, Arts and crafts, games, and memory-boosting activities, IT workshops, music, and gardening
CRITERIA: Adults over 18 who have sustained an acquired brain injury.
LILY – West Norfolk
SERVICE OFFER:
We offer support and advice in befriending, family, loneliness and social isolation and mental health.
CRITERIA:
Our service is offered to all adults in West Norfolk.
MensCraft
http://www.menscraft.org.ukSERVICE OFFER:
We offer advice to men on subjects such as mental health, loneliness and social isolation and domestic abuse.
CRITERIA:
We offer our support to men and boys within Norfolk and surrounding areas.
Norfolk Community Law Service
http://www.ncls.co.uk/SERVICE OFFER:
We offer free, confidential, and independent legal advice in the following areas: employment law, family law, general law, discrimination, domestic abuse, debt, immigration and welfare benefits (appeals and tribunals only).
CRITERIA:
Our services are open to anyone who lives in Norfolk, in particular to those who may not otherwise be able to access legal assistance or debt advice. We do not advise on criminal law (unless relating to Domestic Abuse).
For more information about each service, please click the links in our profile.
Norfolk Libraries – for social activities
SERVICE OFFER: We offer a warm welcome in libraries around the county for residents to enjoy our library spaces with no obligation. Free social events and activities are available including Just A Cuppa sessions.
CRITERIA: All individuals and families across Norfolk
The British Red Cross – Refugee Support
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/get-help-as-a-refugeeSERVICE OFFER:
We are an independent provider of services for refugees and people seeking asylum. Offering emergency help, one-to-one support and casework, special services for children and families, and help reuniting families.
CRITERIA:
We support refugees and people seeking asylum in Norfolk.
The Giving Wardrobe
Service Offer:
We work with any agency that supports people who are in clothing crisis for any reason.
We only work with referring agencies and will provide the clothing to that agency.
Criteria:
We cover the whole of Norfolk.
We only provide adult-sized clothing.
The referrer provides us with gender and clothing details, and we will typically provide:-
• 2-3 tops,
• 2-3 bottoms,
• New underwear and socks.
• Jumpers and coats in appropriate seasons.
TimeNorfolk (Great Yarmouth Only)
https://www.timenorfolk.org.uk/SERVICE OFFER: We provide free support to people who have been affected by pregnancy loss, an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy related issues. We support those with a mild or moderate mental health challenge related to pregnancy.
CRITERIA: All across Norfolk who have been affected by pregnancy loss, an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy related issues.
Wonder+
SERVICE OFFER:
Wonder+ offers advocacy, advice and guidance to women offenders, or at risk of offending, as well as helping them access services that may be of help to them.
CRITERIA:
Our service is available to women living in Norfolk, or intending to live in Norfolk, aged over 18 years of age, involved in the Criminal Justice System or at risk of becoming involved.
Young Carers and Families
http://www.youngcarersmatternorfolk.orgSERVICE OFFER: We support all young carers and their families, providing whole family support, 1:1 support to the young carer, groups and more.
CRITERIA: all young carers (below 19 yo) and their families across Norfolk