Opening Doors

http://www.openingdoors.org.uk/

SERVICE OFFER:
We are a user-led organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. We offer information, advice and support on discrimination, healthcare, welfare benefits social care and advocacy.

CRITERIA:
We support adults with learning disabilities in Norfolk.

  • 01603 631433
  • admin@openingdoors.org.uk
  • http://www.openingdoors.org.uk/
  • 38a Bull Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1SX

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

Reading Friends at Home (Norfolk Libraries)

SERVICE OFFER: We will call service users and read to them from books, magazines or newspapers depending on their interests for up to half an hour, once a week. Reading Friends at Home is dementia friendly and the calls will be adapted to suit the participant’s needs.

CRITERIA: All Norfolk residents.

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

Wise and Warm

SERVICE OFFER: We help with a wide range of energy related consumer advice including billing issues/queries, reviewing tariffs, switching, dealing with fuel debts, benefit entitlements, grants and energy efficiency improvements – and help customers to access extra support.

CRITERIA: Operating in the Diss and Thetford area

  • Jen Smedley
  • 0808 8127138
  • energyadvice@cadat.org.uk

Digital Champions – Norfolk Libraries

SERVICE OFFER: We offer a 1:1 support with one of our Digital Champions at your local library to help improve your digital skills.

CRITERIA: This service is open to all people across Norfolk.

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

Digital Health Hub – Norfolk Libraries

SERVICE OFFER: We offer 1:1 support to access the online services offered by the NHS or GP surgeries, such as how to make online appointments or order repeat prescriptions. The 1 to 1 sessions are currently delivered online over Zoom, or in person in Norfolk Libraries. We can even help you get started with Zoom

CRITERIA: This service is open to all Norfolk residents.

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

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