Age UK Norfolk

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

  • 0300 500 1217
  • advice@ageuknorfolk.org.uk
  • 300 St Faith's Road, Norwich, NR6 7BJ
Age UK Norwich

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 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.

  • 01603 496333
  • enquiries@ageuknorwich.org.uk
  • 69 – 75 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1UA, Norfolk

Big C Cancer Charity

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.

  • 0800 092 7640
  • support@big-c.co.uk

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.

  • Jayne Gilman
  • 01603 620588
  • admin@norfolkmediation.co.uk

HEADWAY Norfolk & Waveney brain injury charity

http://www.headay-nw.org.uk

SERVICE OFFER: We support adults impacted by Brain Injury, resulting from, but not limited to stroke, road traffic accident, trips and falls. Our aim is to improve day-to-day life for every individual we work with; to improve their confidence, independence, empower them to access community assets, to socialise, enhance their wellbeing, provide them with tools and techniques to manage their symptoms and to support them in setting and achieving person centred goals.
CRITERIA: Adults over 18 who have sustained an acquired brain injury after birth. Conditions include: trauma from road traffic collisions and assaults, illness such as encephalitis and viruses, tumours or surgery and strokes.

  • 01603 788114
  • contact@headway-nw.org.uk

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.

  • 01553 616200
  • asklily@west-norfolk.gov.uk
  • Lily- Borough Council of King’s Lynn & West Norfolk, King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1EX

MensCraft

http://www.menscraft.org.uk

SERVICE 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.

  • Tim Allard
  • 07514254200
  • tim@menscraft.org.uk
  • The Cottage, Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, NR2 1DR, United Kingdom

Money Advice Hub

https://www.moneyadvicehub.org.uk/%20

SERVICE OFFER:
We provide advice on debt, housing, welfare benefits, money advice, digital inclusion and wellbeing.

CRITERIA:
We are based in Kings Lynn, West Norfolk but we provide services across the East of England and wider (subject to funding arrangements and contracts).

  • Money Advice Hub Team
  • 0300 365 8866
  • help@moneyadvicehub.email
  • King's Lynn Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, King's Lynn, PE30 5BY, Norfolk
Norfolk Community Law Service

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.

  • 01603 496623
  • info@ncls.co.uk
  • 14 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LB, United Kingdom

Norfolk Libraries – Loneliness/social isolation

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, both in person and online. Family history research resources are also available along with Norfolk Heritage collections and of course free access to books and computers.

CRITERIA: All individuals and families across Norfolk

  • 01603 774777
  • libraries.iconnect@norfolk.gov.uk

Norwich Charitable Trusts

Norwich Consolidated Charities REFERRAL ACCEPTED THROUGH NCAN FROM NAS ONLY

We consider grants to individuals with children for essential household items such as cookers, beds, washing machines and flooring. We are unable to help with regular household bills.  We welcome enquiries from people with children who have identified ways that they could escape poverty but need some financial support to achieve their goals.

We can also help with Bankruptcy or Debt Relief Order (DROs) fees if you are referred by one of our trusted partner organisations (please ask your debt advisor).

  • Sandra McAfee
  • 01603 621023
  • info@norwichcharitbletrusts.org.uk
  • Norwich Charitable Trusts, 1 Woolgate Court, St Benedict’s Street, Norwich, NR2 4AP

Relate (pausing referrals on NCAN)

https://www.relate.org.uk/about-us/contact-us

SERVICE OFFER:
Our services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, mediation, children and young people’s counselling and sex therapy.

CRITERIA:
Our support is open to everyone. However there is a charge for our services. We are happy to work in partnership with referrers to make our services affordable to people referred to us who are on a low income, where possible. However this means that referrers need to check with us and provide support to enable funding for the person’s support before we can accept the referral.

  • Relate Norfolk & Suffolk
  • 01603 625333

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.

  • 01603 927487
  • info@timenorfolk.org.uk

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.

  • Wonder+ Coordinator
  • 01603327881
  • wonderplus@stgilestrust.org.uk

Young Carers and Families

http://www.youngcarersmatternorfolk.org

SERVICE 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

  • 0800 083 1148
  • info@carersmatternorfolk.org.uk