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We have an Information and Activity Resource Centre where you can browse for information on subjects such as benefits, consumer issues, leisure activities, community care information and much more. We can help you to find local groups and activities you can join. A team of staff and volunteers are on hand to assist you to find information and to signpost you to the appropriate organisation or service for futher relevant help. Older Sheffield Looking for services for older people in Sheffield? Look no further than www.oldersheffield.org.uk This new searchable website contains details of hundreds of activities, resources and services provided by voluntary, community and faith sector organisations in Sheffield. What's more it will tell you how close they are to you and whether they have any space available. Follow the link to find out more.
Benefit Checks We make appointments on Friday's with a representative from the Pension Service and Capita who can check if you are eligible for Pension Credit/Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit. They can also help you to complete the forms and verify your documents. Please call 0114 2502859 for an appointment or for more information. Free Legal appointments We also host a monthly legal advice session which provides a free 30 minute appointment regarding issues such as: power of attorney, making or changing a will, care home fees, trusts, court of protection and probate. The sessions are held by Wrigley's and HLW commercial lawyers. Tax Help We also host a session from Tax Help for Older People who can provide help with income tax, inheritance tax and other issues.
All adults have the right to live a safe life, free from fear and harm. Abuse is not just physical or sexual, it can involve taking money without permission, not looking after someone properly, or not allowing contact with family or friends. It can be bullying or harassing somebody because they are 'different'. Anyone can be an abuser, for example relatives, partners, friends, paid carers, volunteers, neighbours, or strangers. If you think you're being abused, or you may know someone who is you can find more information on the council's website www.sheffield.gov.uk/reportabuse or call their Adult Access Team on 0114 273 4908. You can also contact South Yorkshire Police on 0114 220 2020, or get advice from Action on Elder Abuse's helpline on 0808 808 8141. |
Information & Activity Resource Centre