We’ve produced a list of key contacts containing useful details of organisations to help with housing, health, education and other social and wellbeing issues.
Registered social landlords
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Chevin Housing/Together Housing | 32 New Lane, Selby YO8 4QB – 0300 555 5561 e-mail: enquires@chevinha.co.uk website: https://chevin.housingapplications.co.uk/landing.php |
| Yorkshire Coast Homes | Brook House, 4 Gladstone Road, Scarborough YO12 7BH – 0345 065 5656 |
| Yorkshire Housing | Dyson Chambers, 12-14 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6ER – 0345 366 4404 website: www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk |
| Sanctuary Housing Association | 1 Marias Court, Queen Street, Scarborough – 0800 131 3348 e-mail: contactus@sanctuary-housing.co.uk website: www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk |
| Broadacres Housing Association | Broadacres House, Mount View, Standard Way, Northallerton DL6 2YD – 01609 767900 e-mail: info@broadacres.org.uk website: www.broadacres.co.uk |
| Stonewater Housing Association (formerly Jephson) | Jephson House, Elland, Halifax, HX5 9DE – 01422 373855 Website: www.stonewater.org |
| York Housing | Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, York YO32 9WN – 01904 636061 e-mail: info@yorkha.org.uk website: www.yorkha.org.uk |
| Home Group – Scarborough | Unit 3B Burniston Industrial Estate, Willymath Close, Burniston, Scarborough YO13 OH9 – 0300 555 0278 website: www.homegroup.org.uk |
| Home Group – York | 131 Brailsford Crescent, Water Lane, Clifton, York YO30 6QF – 0300 555 0278 website: www.homegroup.org.uk |
| Endeavour Housing Association/North Star | St Mark’s Court, Thornaby, Stockton – On- Tees, TS17 6QN – 0300 11 00 11 website: northstarhg.co.uk e-mail: customer.services@northstarhg.co.uk |
Homelessness and tenancy support, supported accommodation
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Horton Ryedale Stay – tenancy support service Ryedale Staywell – tenancy support service for people with mental health needs | Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton YO17 7HH – 01653 694634 |
| Horton Housing Gateway – Providing support and advice to Gypsy’s and Travellers | Gateway, Room 8, First Floor Community House, Portholme Road, Selby YO8 4QQ – 01757 241020 e-mail: gateway@hortonhousing.co.uk website: www.hortonhousing.co.uk |
| Foundation – Scarborough – housing and tenancy support service | 22 Victoria Rd, Scarborough YO11 1SD – 01723 361100 e-mail: scarborough@foundationuk.org website: foundationuk.org |
| Ryedale YMCA – accommodation for 16 – 35 year olds facing homelessness | The Sidings, 73 Riverside View, Norton, Malton YO17 9RB – 01653 691400 website: housing.ymca.org.uk |
| SASH Supported lodgings –Supported Lodgings projects for young people 16- 25 years who need somewhere long-term to stay while they learn the skills they need to live independently. | 107 – 109 Walmgate, York YO1 9UA – 01904 652043 website: www.sash-uk.org.uk e-mail: info@sash-uk.org.uk |
| SASH Nightstop – Emergency Accommodation providing a safe place for a young person to stay. | 107 – 109 Walmgate, York YO1 9UA – 01904 652043 website: www.sash-uk.org.uk e-mail: info@sash-uk.org.uk |
| Hope Central – community café, rooms to rent, youth clubs and debt advice | 62 Castlegate, Malton YO17 7DZ – 01653 697796 e-mail: hopecentral@elimryedale.net |
| Ryedale Food Bank – provides food parcels for single people and families in need | Hope Central, 62-64 Castlegate, Malton YO17 7DZ – 01653 697796 website: ryedale.foodbank.org.uk e-mail: ryedalefoodbank@gmail.com |
| Ryedale Housing Options – provide support and advice and assistance for the in housing need and at risk of homelessness | Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton YO17 7HH – 01653 600666 website: ryedale.gov.uk |
| Emmaus Leeds -provides a home and meaningful work to 26 formerly homeless people | Saint Mary’s Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7DP 0113 248 4288 website: www.emmaus.org.uk e-mail: info@emmausleeds.co.uk |
| Salvation Army – provides safety and support to vulnerable people in our community, including homeless, elderly, families and substance misuse | 40 Wood Street, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 9BA – 01653 693344 website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk e-mail: malton@salvationarmy.org.uk |
| North Yorkshire County Council | County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD – 01609 780780 website: www.northyorks.gov.uk |
| North Yorkshire Local Assistance Fund – support for vulnerable adults to move into or remain in the community, and to help families under exceptional pressure to stay together | County Hall, Northallerton DL7 8AD – 01609 780780 website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/local-assistance-fund assistance-fund |
| Streetlink – National phone line to report rough sleepers | 0300 500 0914 website: www.streetlink.org.uk e-mail: info@streetlink.org.uk |
| No second Night Out No Second Night Out (NSNO) focuses on helping those who find themselves rough sleeping on the streets | 0300 5000914 e-mail: enquires@nosecondnightout.org.uk |
| Shelter – Providing homeless and housing related advice. | 0808 800 4444 website: www.shelter.org.uk e-mail: info@shelter.org.uk |
| Runaway Helpline – A national helpline for anyone aged 17 or under who has run away or been forced to leave home. | 116 000 website: www.runawayhelpline.org.uk e-mail: 116000@runawayhelpline.org.uk |
| Get Connected/The Mix – A free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations support, information and advice. | 0808 808 4994 website: www.themix.org.uk |
| Law Centres Network | www.lawcentres.org.uk |
| Foundation Legal Service | York 01904 557 490 Scarborough 01723 350755 |
| Community Furniture Store (Scarborough) | 01723 267177 |
Disability services and information for carers
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Scarborough and Ryedale Carers Resource – provides advice, support and activities for carers | 96 High Street, Snainton YO13 9AJ – 01723 850155 website: www.carersresource.net e-mail: staff@resource.net |
| Carewatch Ryedale – Provides home care services to enable independent living | 23A Wood Street, Norton, Malton – 01653 908 382 website: www.carewatch.co.uk |
| Ryedale Carer’s Support – volunteer run service that provides practical and emotional help for carers, the people they care for and older people living on their own | The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirkbymoorside YO62 6AR – 01751 432288 website: www.ryedalecarers.org.uk e-mail: enquires@ryedalecarers.org.uk |
| Carers UK (Carers Line) – Advice line for carers | 0808 808 7777 website: www.carersuk.org e-mail: advice@carersuk.org |
| The Wilf Ward Family Trust – offers relief to carers via day care, respite services and home support | Westgate House, Pickering, YO18 8BA – 01751 474740 website: www.wilfward.org.uk e-mail: westgatehouse@wilfward.org.uk |
| Ryedale Special Families – provides activities, advice, social groups, respite care for children with special needs, disabilities and their families | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7HD – 01653 699000 website: www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk e-mail: post@ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk |
| Whitby, Scarborough and Ryedale DAG (Disabled Action Group) – helps disabled people to live as independently as possible making informed choices through access to services and information | Church House Centre, Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BA – 01947 821001 website: www.whitbydag.org.uk e-mail: info@whitbydag.org.uk |
| Ryedale Community Transport – specialist and disability transport | 2 Minster Court, Hugden Way, Norton, Malton YO17 9NJ – 01653 699059 website: www.ryedalect.org e-mail: post@ryecat.com |
Drug and alcohol related
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire Horizons (Scarborough and Ryedale) – provides support, groups and other services to drug and alcohol users | 50-60 Castle Road, Scarborough YO11 1XE – 01723 330730 website: www.nyhorizons.org.uk e-mail: info@nyhorizons.org.uk |
| Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Addictive Behaviour Service – advice, counselling and support for those whose lives are affected by drugs / alcohol | The Ellis Centre, Dean Road, Scarborough YO12 7SN – 01723 355095 website: www.tewv.nhs.uk email: tewv.enquires@nhs.net |
| FRANK – Friendly, confidential drug advice line | 0300 123 6600 website: www.talktofrank.com e-mail: frank@talktofrank.com |
| Alcoholics Anonymous – support groups to aid the recovery of alcohol dependency | Meetings held in Helmsley, Pickering, York and Scarborough. National helpline: 0800 9177 650 website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk e-mail: help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
| Compass Drug Dependency Clinic – treatment, support and care that enables people to overcome drug / alcohol dependancy | Langton House, 5 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET – 01904 636 374 website: www.compass-uk.org e-mail: info@compass-uk.org |
| Compass REACH – works with young people (11-19 years and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) across North Yorkshire to support them in addressing their substance misuse, sexual health and risk taking behaviour. | 160 High Street, Northallerton DL7 8JZ – 01609 777662 website: www.compass-uk.org/compass-reach e-mail: NYRBS@compass-uk.org |
| Rehab 4 Addiction is a UK-based addiction and mental health helpline. | Visit the resource page for people in Yorkshire here or call 0800 140 4690. |
| OK Rehab is based in London and specialises in addiction treatment. This treatment is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. | Visit the OK Rehab website |
Debt advice, employment and benefits
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Ryedale Citizens Advice – free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on debts, as well as their rights and responsibilities | Stanley Harrison House, Norton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9RD – 0344 411 1444 website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk e-mail: bureau@ryedalecab.cabnet.org.uk |
| Hope Debt Advice – free debt support / advice | 62-64 Castlegate, Malton YO17 7DZ – 01653 697 796 e-mail: hopecentral@elimryedale.net |
| Stepchange Debt Charity – free debt and bankruptcy advice, money management plans | Stepchange Debt Charity, Wade House, Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NG 0800 138 1111 website: www.stepchange.org |
| Illegal Money Lending Service – loan shark helpline – advice and action | 24 hour helpline: 0300 555 2222 or text 60003 (loan space shark space and your message) website: www.gov.uk/report-loan-shark e-mail: reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk |
| Ryedale Benefits and Assessment Service | Ryedale District Council, Old Malton Road, Malton YO17 7HH – 01653 600666 |
| Ryedale Job Centre Plus | Norton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9RD – 0845 604 3719 / textphone – 0845 608 8551 |
| Disability Living Allowance for Children | 0345 712 3456 website: www.gov.uk |
| Personal Independent Payment | 0345 850 3322 website: www.gov.uk |
| Disability Employment Advisor | Albion House, Northway, Scarborough, YO12 7AN 0345 604 3719 |
Health related
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Malton Hospital and Community Services | Middlecave Road, Malton YO17 7NG – 01653 693041 website: www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk |
| Scarborough District Hospital | Woodlands Drive, Scarborough YO12 6QL – 01723 368111 website: www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk |
| York District Hospital | Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire YO31 8HE – 01904 631313 website: www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk enquires can be sent via Pals team e.mail: pals@york.nhs.uk |
| St Catherine’s Hospice – specialist care and accommodation for those with life limiting illnesses; bereavement advice | Throxenby Lane, Scarborough YO12 5RE – 01723 351421 website: www.stcatherineshospice-nyorks.org |
| Minor Injuries Unit walk in | Malton Hospital -Middlecave Road, Malton YO17 7NG – 01653 693041 |
| Springwood – community unit for the Elderly | Malton Hospital – Middlecave Road, Malton YO17 7NG – 01653 616000 Website: www.tewv.nhs.uk Email: tewv.enquires@nhs.net |
| NHS Direct – free, confidential health advice line | 111 website: www.nhs.uk |
| Derwent Surgery – GP Practice | Norton Road, Norton, Malton YO17 9RF – 01653 600069 website: www.derwentpractice.com |
| Pickering Surgery – GP Practice | Southgate, Pickering, YO18 8BL 01751 471296 website: www.pickeringmedicalpractice.co.uk e-mail: VOYCCG.Pickering-B82033@nhs.net |
| Kirkbymoorside Surgery – GP Practice | Tinley Garth, Kirkbymoorside, York, North Yorkshire YO62 6AR – 01751 431254 website: www.thekirkbymoorsidesurgery.nhs.uk |
| Helmsley Surgery – GP Practice | The Medical Centre,Carlton Road, York YO62 5HD – 01439 770288 Website: www.helmsleymedicalcentre.co.uk |
| Rillington Surgery – GP Practice | The Poplars, Scarborough Road, Rillington, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 8LQ – 01944 758325 website: www.srpractice.co.uk |
| Sherburn Surgery – GP Practice | 50 Saint Hilda’s Street Sherburn, Malton – 01944 710226 website: www.srpractice.co.uk |
| NHS Dentist – to get onto a waiting list | 0300 303 8010 |
Children and families
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Central Ryedale Children’s Centre – Early education and childcare, playgroups, support for parents and parent and baby groups | Grove Street, Norton, Malton YO17 9BG – 01609 533072 website: www.northyorks.gov.uk e-mail: ryedalecc@northyorks.gov.uk |
| Northern Ryedale Children’s Centre– Early education and childcare, playgroups, support for parents and parent and baby groups | Westfields, Kirkbymoorside, York YO62 6AG – 01609 798345 website: www.northyorks.gov.uk e-mail: ryedalecc@northyorks.gov.uk |
| Ryedale Special Families – provides activities, advice, social groups, respite care for children with special needs, disabilities and their families | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7HD – 01653 699000 website: www.ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk |
| Prevention Service – Youth groups, support and advice for young people | Atmosphere Youth Support Centre, Old Court House, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JJ – 01609 536138– Jess or 01609 533069 – Anthony |
| Homestart – support families with young children, helping to raise confidence and build strong family relationships | 43 Parliament Street, Norton, Malton – 01653 693551 website: www.home-start.org-uk |
| Childline – Free, confidential advice for young people on a wide range of issues | 0800 1111 website: www.childline.org.uk |
| Young Minds – Parents support | 0808 802 5544 website: www.youngminds.org.uk e-mail: ymenquires@youngminds.org.uk |
| NSPCC | 0808 800 5000 website: www.nspcc.org.uk |
| Children’s Social Care NYCC – wide range of general child and family support as well as targeted support | Customer Services Centre, County Hall, East Block, Northallerton DL7 8AH – 01609 780780 Emergency Duty Team (Out of hours) – 01609 780780 Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk |
| Social Care Disabled Children’s Service – Disability related issues (including learning disabilities) | North Yorkshire House, 442 – 444 Scalby Road, Scarborough, YO12 6EE – 01609 534692 website: www.northyorks.gov.uk |
| Dyspraxia Foundation | 01757 289073 – Mrs G Dixon (Regional Co- ordinator website: www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk e-mail : dyspraxia@dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | 0808 800 8000 Ryedale Branch Number: 01653 690253 website: www.mssociety.org.uk |
| Ryedale Mencap | 14 Jubilee Road, Norton on Derwent, Malton, YO17 9BY Ryedale Branch: 01653 694866 website: mencap.org.uk e-mail: jobs4ruth@yahoo.co.uk |
Domestic and sexual abuse
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Domestic Abuse Forum Scarborough, Whitby, Filey & Ryedale – multi agency working tackling domestic abuse issues | 69a Manor Road, Scarborough, YO12 7RN 01723 365609 website: www.yor-ok.org.uk e-mail: scarboroughdas@foundationuk.org |
| IDAS Independent Domestic Abuse Services – practical and emotional support for victims of domestic abuse and their families, refuge scheme available | 39 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ Scarborough IDAS: 01723 354874 Domestic Abuse Helpline: 03000 110 110 Rape Support Line: 0300 111 0777 website: www.idas.org.uk e-mail: info@idas.org.uk |
| National Centre for Domestic Violence – free legal injunction advice and legal aid for victims of domestic violence | 24 / 7 helpline: 0800 970 2070 Text phone: ‘NCDV’ to 60777 website: www.ncdv.org.uk e-mail: office@ncdv.org.uk |
| Rape Crisis | Rape Crisis England & Wales, 2nd Floor, Symons House, Belgrave St, Leeds, LS2 8DD 12 – 2.30pm & 7 – 9.30pm any day of the year also between 3pm – 5.30pm on weekdays – 0808 802 9999 website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk e-mail: rcewinfo@rapecrisis.org.uk |
| Sexual Abuse Referral Centre (SARC) | The Survivor’s Trust, Unit 2, Eastlands Court Business Centre, St Peter’s Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3QP 01788 550554 website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org e-mail: info@thesurvivorstrust.org |
| Women’s Community Project – Women’s centre offering ongoing support and groups for women fleeing domestic abuse, as well as other issues | 27 Northway, Scarborough YO11 1JH – 01723 354093 e-mail: info@cambridgecentre.org |
| Rape Support Line – advice for victims of rape | Supportline, PO Box 2860, Romford, Essex, RM7 1JA – 01708 765200 e-mail: info@supportline.org.uk website:www.supportline.org.uk |
| NAPAC ( National Association for People Abused in Childhood) | NAPAC, Herald House, Off Bunhill Row, 15 Lamb’s passage, London, EC1Y 8TQ 0800 801 0331 website: www.napac.org.uk |
| Survivors UK – For men who have experienced any form of sexual violence | 11 Sovereign Close, London, E1W 3HW 020 359 83898 website: www.survivorsuk.org e-mail: info@survivorsuk.org |
Mental health support
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Princess Road Clinic – Ryedale Community Mental Health Team | Princess Road Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7JP – 01653 696661 website: www.tewv.nhs.uk |
| Ryedale Counselling Service – Provides a range of accessible, confidential and professional counselling services | Community House, Wentworth Street, Malton, YO17 7BN 01653 690124 website: www.community-counselling.org.uk |
| Next Steps Mental Health Resource Centre – support for people with mental health problems including a drop-in centre, activities and outreach groups across more rural areas | 7 Church Street, Norton, Malton YO17 9HP – 01653 690854 website: www.nextstepsryedale.co.uk e-mail: post@nextstepsryedale.co.uk |
| Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale MIND – short, medium and long term social, emotional, practical support and advice for people with mental health problems | Cayley Court, Hopper Hill Road, Scarborough YO11 3YJ – 01723 588008 website: www.swrmind.org.uk e-mail: info@swrmind.org.uk |
| CAMHS – Child Adolescent Mental Health Service | Lakehouse 20, Manor Court, Scarborough Business Park, Eastfield, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3TU – 01723 346000 website: www.tewv.nhs.uk e-mail: TEAWVNT.swr-cypse@nhs.net |
| Young Minds – For anyone concerned about a child’s mental health | 020 7089 5050, Parents information service 0800 8025544 website: www.youngminds.org.uk e-mail: ymenquires@youngminds.org.uk |
| Early Intervention & Psychosis – The service is for people aged 14 to 35 who are having some experiences that they may find unusual and/or distressing. | The Ellis Centre,18 Dean Road, Scarborough, YO12 7SN – 01723 356081 website: www.tewv.nhs.uk |
| National Self-harm Network – Survivor – led organisation supporting those who self harm | website: www.nshn.co.uk |
Rural / farming communities
| Oganisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Racing Welfare – Rehabilitation and support for injured jockeys | 4 Old Maltongate, Malton – 01653 695052 24 Hour Helpline – 0800 6300 443 website: www.racingwelfare.co.uk e-mail: info@racingwelfare.co.uk |
| Ryedale Young Farmers – Networking and support for young farmers | Knaresborough House, High Street, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0HL 01423 865870 website: www.yfyfc.org.uk e-mail: office@yfyfc.org.uk |
| Farming Community Network – advice and support to all farmers facing problems and worry | Nationally – 01788 510866 Helpline: 03000 111 999 (7am – 11pm) website: www.fcn.org.uk e-mail: mail@fcn.org.uk |
| Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.) – Supports farmers, farm workers, managers and dependants of those who are in need and may be facing low incomes | Show House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH Head Office: 01865 724931 / Helpline: 0808 281 9490 website: www.rabi.org.uk e-mail info@rabi.org.uk |
Gypsies and travellers
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| GATEWAY (Gypsy and Traveller Empowerment Working Across North Yorkshire) – advice, support and access to services for travelling communities | Horton Housing, Gateway NY Service Hannah Brown, Manager Room 8, First Floor Community House, Portholme Road, Selby YO8 4QQ – 01757 241020 or 07584 015746 e-mail: gateway@hortonhousing.co.uk |
| Tara Park Traveller Site | 01653 600666 (Ryedale District Council) |
Criminal justice and crime prevention
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Probation Services | 3rd Floor, Pavillion House Pavillion Square, Scarborough, YO11 2JN – 01723 366341 website: www.nyprobation.org.uk |
| North Yorkshire Police | Old Malton Road, Malton, YO17 7EY – 101 website: www.northyorkshire.police.uk email:general.enquires@northyorks.pnn.police.uk |
| Victim Support | Allatt House, 5 West Parade Road, Scarborough YO12 5ED – 0845 30 30 900 or 01904 669276 website: www.victimsinformationservice.org.uk e-mail: help@supportingvictims.org |
| Witness Service | Scarborough Law Court, Scarborough, YO12 7AE 01723 503366 |
| Youth Justice Service | 2nd Floor, Pavilion House, Westborough, Scarborough YO11 2JN – 01609 534751 website: www.ny-yjs.org.uk |
| Just for Kids Law -provides advocacy, support and assistance to young people in difficulty; particularly those in trouble with the law, looked after children and those at risk of exclusion from school. | 020 3174 2279 or 07984 095793 website: www.justforkidslaw.org e-mail: info@justforkidslaw.org |
| Making Safe – scheme to help keep victims of domestic violence and their families safe | 101 North Yorkshire Police website: www.yor-ok.org.uk e-mail: york@foundationuk.org 01904 526240 |
| Resettlement and Community Support – Scheme for adult offenders (RACS) | 22 Victoria Rd, Scarborough YO11 1SD – 01723 361100 website: www.foundationuk.org e-mail: central@foundationuk.org |
Support for older people
| Service | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Ryecare – Telephone ‘lifeline’ service in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for the vulnerable, elderly, disabled or those living alone | Ryedale House, Old Malton Road, Malton YO17 7HH – 01653 600666 ext 263 website: www.ryedale.gov.uk |
| Ryedale Forum for Older People – a charity with the aim of promoting the health and wellbeing of older people | www.ryedaleforum.org.uk email –ryedaleforum@outlook.com 01751 474464 |
| White Rose Handyman, and Wellbeing Service – odd jobs, minor adaptation, gardening services; home visits and wellbeing checks | 01723 232323 website: www.scarborough.gov.uk |
| Age UK – offering information, advice and support in all areas of later life | National Telephone Number: 0800 169 2081 National Website: www.ageuk.org.uk Scarborough Office 01723 379058 website: www.ageuk.org.uk/scarboroughanddistrict.org e-mail: reception@ageukscarborough.org |
| Royal Voluntary Service – Providing assistance to ensure that older people can live independent, fulfilling lives | Hungate Community Centre, 29 Hungate, Pickering YO18 7DG – 01751 200677 National Telephone Number: 0845 608 0122 website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk e-mail: northyorkshirehub.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk |
| Ryedale Carer’s Support – Assisting carers through sitting / visiting services, befriending and groups | The Old School, Tinley Garth, Kirkbymoorside YO62 6AR – 01751 432288 website: www.ryedalecarers.org.uk e-mail: enquires@ryedalecarers.org.uk |
| Disabled Facilities Grants, through White Rose Home Improvement Agency – provides home adaptations to ensure people can live independently in their own home | Website: www.scarborough.gov.uk 01723 232323 |
| Pickering Meals on Wheels | 38 Hungate, Pickering YO187DG – 01751 473690 |
| Dementia Information Service/Alzheimer’s Society | Ground Floor, Unit 16 Manor Court, Manor Garth, Eastfield, Scarborough, YO11 3TU 01723 500 958 website: www.alzheimers.org.uk e-mail: scarborough@alzheimers.org.uk |
LGBT and sexual health services
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| OLGA – Older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Association – advice, social support and raising awareness to support the needs of the older LGBT community | Scarborough and Ryedale – 07929 465 044 email olga@mypostoffice.co.uk |
| SGLBT – Young LGBT people in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale | 07795 623214 e-mail: e.mupandawana@mesmac.co.uk |
| Ryedale GUM Clinic – confidential sexual health advice and testing | Malton & Norton District Hospital, Middlecave Road, Malton YO17 7NG – 01904 721111 website: yorsexualhealth.org.uk |
| Yorkshire MESMAC – community based sexual health, LGBT, wellbeing and mental help support | North Yorkshire Office, 277 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8DW – 01609 258745 e-mail: northyorkshire@mesmac.co.uk Community Development Worker (Scarborough) Edith Mupandawana 07795 623214 e-mail: e.mupandawana@mesmac.co.uk |
| Sexuality issues | Sexual Health Counselling ( Paul Cooke Ryedale Counselling) – 01723 377298 |
Ex service personnel
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Royal British Legion – assists the Armed Forces community through welfare, comradeship and representation, including organising the Poppy Appeal | Helpline: 0808 802 8080 Local contact: 01653 693970 website: www.britishlegion.org.uk e-mail: info@britishlegion.org.uk |
| First Light Trust – support and physical, emotional and psychological aid for veterans who may be struggling to know where to turn | 63 Newborough, Scarborough YO11 1ET 01723 361210 or 0845 519 9401 website: www.firstlighttrust.co.uk e-mail: enquires@firstlighttrust.co.uk |
| Veterans’ Wellbeing Assessment and Liaison Service (VWALS) – Mental health assessment, referral and mental health support service for veterans and their families | North End House, 42 North End, Durham, DH1 4LW 0191 441 5974 e-mail: VWALS@nhs.net |
| SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) – complete support and advice for ex-military personnel and their families | 4 St Dunstan’s Hill, London, EC3R 8AD 0800 731 4880 website: www.ssafa.org.uk |
| Help for Heroes – individual support, recovery centres and family support for wounded soldiers | 01980 844 280 website: www.helpforheroes.org.uk e-mail: fundraise@helpforheroes.org.uk |
Culture
| Organisation | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Scarborough Islamic Society | Unit 62, Roscoe Street, Scarborough YO12 7BX 0780 818 0780 website: www.scarbislam.com e-mail: info@scarbislam.com |
| Harrogate Hebrew Congregation | St Mary’s walk, Harrogate, HG2 0LW 01423 871713 website: www.harrogatehebrewcongregation e-mail: admin@harrogateshui.co.uk |
| York Liberal Jewish Community | 07469159134 website: www.jewsinyork.org.uk e-mail: info@jewsinyork.org.uk |
| Halal food | Halal food can be purchased online and occasionally in store from: Tesco Waitrose Asda Morrisons M&S Ask Nandos Gourmet Burger Pizza Express Costa Slug and Lettuce Greggs KFC Subway |