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| Access Group - York | |
| Description: | Aim to improve disabled people's access to public places, shops, transport, education etc. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm (eves if essential) |
| Contact: | D J Brown (Secretary) |
| Address: | 23 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 792023 |
| Fax: | (01904) 784057 |
| Email: | wandbyork@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.a-vip.com/yorkaccess |
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| Action Epilepsy - York Branch | |
| Description: | To provide information on epilepsy and encourage a wide and sympathetic understanding of the condition. Local group meets first Tuesday of most months, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York. |
| Open: | Most times |
| Contact: | Nadia (Local Accredited voluntary contact) |
| Address: | 23 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BW |
| Telephone: | 01904 760895 |
| Email: | epilepsy@epilepsy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.epilepsy.org.uk |
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| Against Motor Neurone Disease - York and District | |
| Description: | A support group for sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Part-time MND nurse is employed to visit patients and co-ordinate community care. |
| Open: | 24hr answering machine |
| Contact: | Mrs D Foster |
| Address: | 23 Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 499390 |
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| Blind and Partially Sighted Society - York | |
| Description: | Advice, information and support for visually impaired people/carers. Resource Centre display of aids and equipment, volunteer visiting service, hospital service, some social activities. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 10am-2pm + ansaphone |
| Contact: | Mrs D Roworth |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 636269 |
| Fax: | (01904) 671154 |
| Email: | enquiries@ybpss.org |
| Website: | www.ybpss.org |
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| British Red Cross - York Centre | |
| Description: | Provides first aid cover for public events, first aid training. Transport/escort to people who can't access public transport, wheelchair/comode loan, therapeutic care, skin camouflage, and message and tracing services. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4pm |
| Contact: | Lyn Stow |
| Address: | 6 Marsden Park, James Nicholson Link, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4WX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 691021 |
| Fax: | (01904) 691728 |
| Email: | lstow@redcross.org.uk |
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| Carer's Centre (Part of the Princess Royal Trust Carers' Centre Network) - York & Selby District | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support for carers. Produces free newsletter, organises courses. Works with carers, carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. Offers a service to young carers (under 18) in York and Selby. Has the Community Legal Service Quality Mark in General Help with casework in Welfare Benefits, Older People, Disabitity, Young People, Health & Social Care. |
| Open: | 24 hour answerphone |
| Contact: | Dawn O'Rooke (Centre Manager) |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, Clementhorpe, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 (York Service) (01904) 724314 (Selby Service) |
| Fax: | 01904 642071 |
| Email: | sycarers@sypct.nhs.uk |
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| Citizens Advice Bureau - York | |
| Description: | The CAB provides advice, information and advocacy on any matter, in particular benefits, debt, employment and housing. The service is free, confidential and impartial. The Bureau also offers appointments and drop-in services at several outreach locations throughout the City. Please phone the appointments line for more information. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues 9.30am-3.30pm Wed 2.30pm-7pm Thurs 9.30am-11.30am Fri 9.30am-12.30pm. 12.30pm-4.30pm appts only. |
| Contact: | The Director |
| Address: | 3 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AU |
| Telephone: | (0870) 1264850 Appointment Booking line (01904) 623550 |
| Fax: | (01904) 620571 |
| Email: | admin@yorkcab.org.uk |
| Website: | www.yorkcab.org.uk |
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| CROSSROADS - York & District - Caring for Carers | |
| Description: | Gives practical respite care support to the carers of children and adults with care needs, and to young Carers. Trained Support Workers provide support at home. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5pm |
| Contact: | Jane Kitt (Scheme Manager) |
| Address: | 7 Regent Buildings, York Road, Acomb, York, YO26 4LT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 790200 |
| Fax: | (01904) 785158 |
| Email: | admin@york-crossroads.freeserve.co.uk |
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| Cystic Fibrosis Trust - North Yorkshire Branch | |
| Description: | To provide help and support to parents and families of affected children and adults. To raise money for research. |
| Open: | Daytime & Evening |
| Contact: | Moira Boast |
| Address: | 34 Bankside Close, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6LH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 795292 |
| Email: | moira@hotelcalifornia1.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Deanne Gee Memorial Fund | |
| Description: | To raise money for children with disabilities in York and surrounding areas. |
| Open: | Days |
| Contact: | Joyce Gee |
| Address: | Deanne Gee Memorial Fund, 4 Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 655177 |
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| Disability Information & Advice Centre (York) | |
| Description: | Provides a comprehensive disability information service which is free, independent and confidential. |
| Open: | Helpline 10-3 Mon-Thurs. |
| Contact: | Sue Conway (Co-ordinator) |
| Address: | Room 2, Nursery Block, 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Telephone: | (01904) 638467 helpline |
| Fax: | (01904) 610260 |
| Email: | enquiries@diac-york.org.uk |
| Website: | www.diac-york.org.uk |
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| Encephalitis Society | |
| Description: | Support for people affected by encephalitis, information on the condition, promotion of research, national resource centre with world wide contacts |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Contact: | Elaine Dowell |
| Address: | 7B Saville Street, Malton, YO17 7LL |
| Telephone: | (01653) 692583 Admin |
| Fax: | (01653) 604369 |
| Email: | mail@encephalitis.info |
| Website: | www.encephalitis.info |
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| Family Fund | |
| Description: | The Family Fund helps families of disabled or seriously ill children aged 15 and under. We give grants related to the care of the child including holidays, leisure, laundry equipment, driving lessons and lots more. If your income is £23,000 or less we may be able to help. For more details visit our website or write to us at the above address. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Information Office |
| Address: | Unit 4, Alpha Court, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9WN |
| Telephone: | (0845) 1304542 |
| Fax: | (01904) 652625 |
| Email: | info@familyfund.org.uk |
| Website: | www.familyfund.org.uk |
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| Friendly Film Society for the Disabled | |
| Description: | The Society shows full length films on a large screen at Huntington Road Day Centre for disabled people who live in the community. |
| Open: | 2nd Wed in month 7.15pm-9.30pm except August |
| Contact: | Mandy Cryer |
| Address: | 68 Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8JQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 632954 |
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| Future Prospects | |
| Description: | Future Prospects is a free learning and work advice service. It is a no-appointment, drop-in centre providing free and impartial advice. Specialist services available for people who may need additional support to access training or employment. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (Tues & Thurs until 7pm) |
| Contact: | Andrew Cambridge |
| Address: | 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (0800) 834239 freephone/01904 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futurepropects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
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| Headway - North Yorkshire | |
| Description: | Provides support and understanding for those who have suffered head injuries, their families and support workers. Contact Ann (Regional Group Support Officer) for local contact |
| Contact: | Ann Hurley |
| Address: | Kirk House, Browning Road, Rotherham, South Yorks, S65 2LG |
| Telephone: | 01709 511999 or 07710 647775 |
| Fax: | 01709 511999 |
| Email: | gsoyorkshire@headway.org.uk |
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| Hospital & Community Disabled Support | |
| Description: | Provides transport and holidays for disabled, social activities etc. Fundraise for this. Volunteer drivers required. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Terry McLaughlin |
| Address: | 32 Leeside, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 708529 |
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| Independent Living Schemes | |
| Description: | The schemes enable disabled people to purchase services to live independently in the community, including the employment of personal assistants. Staff provide the advice and support required to do this. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm (answerphone at other times) |
| Contact: | General Manager (York & North Yorkshire) District Manager (York) |
| Address: | Tang Hall Primary School, Sixth Avenue, York, YO31 0UT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 427251 |
| Fax: | (01904) 425527 |
| Email: | annejils@hotmail.co.uk christinebennett@ils.org.uk |
| Website: | www.ils.org.uk |
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| Leonard Cheshire Foundation | |
| Description: | A home providing residential and nursing care, choice and opportunity, for adults with physical disabilities. The home welcomes volunteers of all ages. |
| Open: | 24hrs/7days |
| Contact: | Irene Smith |
| Address: | Alne Hall Cheshire Home, Alne, York, YO61 1SA |
| Telephone: | (01347) 838295 |
| Fax: | (01347) 838941 |
| Email: | alne@ney.leonard-cheshire.org.uk |
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| Lollipop (York & District) | |
| Description: | Provides special social activities for children and young people with hearing difficulties and their families, giving them the opportunity to meet other people with hearing difficulties regularly. |
| Open: | Various venues in central York, no fixed date or time |
| Contact: | Susan Outhwaite (Telephone contact person) |
| Address: | 112 Navigation Road, York, YO1 9UL (For correspondence only) |
| Telephone: | 01904 726741 (Audiology Dept, York & District Hospital, telephone only) |
| Email: | lollipopcharity@york.fslife.co.uk |
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| Melrose Club for the Blind & Partially Sighted | |
| Description: | Social club for blind and partially sighted; 3 to 5pm 2nd Saturday of each month at St Edward the Confessor Church Hall, Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses. |
| Open: | Only 2nd Saturday of Month but not August and January |
| Contact: | Brian Smith |
| Address: | 60 Don Avenue, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 700294 |
| Email: | anne.smith55@tiscali.net |
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| Multiple Sclerosis Society (York Branch) | |
| Description: | Aims to help and advise any person with multiple sclerosis and/or their family. Regular newsletters and magazines; monthly social events, trips in accessible transport arranged. MS Café - Haxby & Wigginton Community Centre every Friday 11am to 3pm |
| Open: | Anytime (sometimes answerphone) |
| Contact: | Jackie Chapman |
| Address: | 1 Garth Court, White Rose Avenue, New Earswick, York, YO32 4TY |
| Telephone: | (01904) 767467 |
| Email: | jackiechap@onetel.com |
| Website: | www.mssociety.org.uk |
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| Muscular Dystrophy Campaign (York Branch) | |
| Description: | To provide help and support to sufferers and their families and to raise money for research. |
| Open: | 9am - 9pm daily |
| Contact: | Pamela Richardson (Chair) |
| Address: | 12 Crofts Avenue, Pickering, YO18 7HP |
| Telephone: | (01751) 473221 |
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| National League of Blind and Disabled People | |
| Description: | A trade union working for and on behalf of disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm Fri 9am-12pm |
| Contact: | J Keeper |
| Address: | 45 Ouselea, Clifton, York, YO30 6SA |
| Telephone: | (01904) 706654 (work) |
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| New Earswick and District Disabled Social Club | |
| Description: | To provide leisure time recreation for physically handicapped people, bringing them into association with able bodied people. Meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7.30pm, Red Lodge, New Earswick. |
| Contact: | Mrs W N Dalby |
| Address: | 12 Forest Close, Wigginton, York, YO32 2ZG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 764456 |
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| News for the Blind - York & District | |
| Description: | Providing free monthly, ninety minute cassette tape for anyone who is blind, partially sighted or unable to hold a newspaper or book. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Ann Jackson |
| Address: | 1 Chestnut Grove, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 760140 |
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| North Yorkshire Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus | |
| Description: | To help sufferers from Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus and their families - information, aids etc. Meetings by arrangement. |
| Contact: | Faith Seward MBE |
| Address: | 45 The Paddock, York, YO26 6AW |
| Telephone: | (01904) 798653 |
| Email: | faiths@tesco.net. |
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| North Yorkshire Music Therapy Centre | |
| Description: | Through musical improvisation music therapy improves communication and self expression. For all ages for those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health or emotional problems. |
| Open: | 9am-5pm ansaphone 24hrs |
| Contact: | Angela Harrison |
| Address: | 121 Town Street, Old Malton, Malton, YO17 7HD |
| Telephone: | (01653) 698129 |
| Fax: | (01653) 698129 |
| Email: | info@music-therapy.org.uk |
| Website: | www.music-therapy.org.uk |
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| PACT - Yorkshire | |
| Description: | A wide-ranging programme of direct services and development initiatives designed to support and empower children with disabilities and their families. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Lucy Saunders |
| Address: | George House, 18 George Street, York, YO1 9QB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 639056 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672903 |
| Email: | py@childsoc.org.uk |
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| Parkinson's Disease Society | |
| Description: | Help sufferers and relatives lead as full a life as possible; provides information and sponsors research. Meets 7.00pm first Monday of month at the Community Centre, Strensall Rd, Huntington, York (from Feb 2006) |
| Contact: | Millie Wilks |
| Address: | 9 Westerdale Court, Clifton, York, YO30 6BE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 645819 |
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| People First - York | |
| Description: | Self advocacy group run by and for people with learning difficulties, helping people to speak up for themselves and provide information. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9-4.30pm, Fri 9-4pm |
| Address: | 31A Heworth Hall Drive, Heworth, York, YO31 1AG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 431313 |
| Email: | yorkpeoplefirst@btconnect.com |
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| Resource Centre for Deafened People | |
| Description: | Encourages better use of hearing aids. Demonstrates special telephones, TV/audio aids, smoke alarms, alarm clocks. All Welcome, admission free. Voluntary visiting service. Deaf awareness training. |
| Open: | Drop in Thurs 10am-5pm (other days by appointment). Office Tue-Fri 10-5pm |
| Contact: | David Lambden |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 626583 |
| Fax: | (01904) 620105 |
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| Riding for the Disabled (York & District Group) | |
| Description: | To provide riding therapy for disabled children and adults. |
| Open: | Mon 1.15-3pm,all year round in term-time, Wed 6-7.30pm April to September |
| Contact: | Mrs M Dibb |
| Address: | Sandfield Farm, High Moor Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough, York, YO30 1AS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 470245 |
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| SCOPE (North East, Yorkshire and The Humber) | |
| Description: | A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our fieldworkers offer information and support to disabled people, families and carers. Scope also campaigns for equality for all disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Alison White |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01924) 366711 Textphone (01924) 299721 Free Helpline 0808 800 3333 |
| Fax: | 01924) 366764 |
| Email: | northeastandyorkshire@scope.org.uk |
| Website: | www.scope.org.uk |
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| Senior Gateway Club | |
| Description: | Social club for adults with learning disabilities. Activities range from games, cooking, cinema, going out for meals, annual day trip and holiday. Gateway supports our members and promotes independent living skills which includes learning opportunities in our term programme. |
| Open: | 7-9pm every Wednesday during term time |
| Contact: | Sarah Wild |
| Address: | Yearsley Bridge Centre, Huntington Road, York, YO31 9BN |
| Telephone: | 07919 191372 |
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| Shopmobility York | |
| Description: | Provides short term loan of wheelchairs and powered scooters to help people who have difficulty walking to shop and use city centre facilities. Address for correspondence - The Coppergate Centre, 12 Coppergate Walk, York YO1 9NT |
| Open: | Mon-Sat 10am-4.30pm (April-Oct incl) Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (Nov-March incl) |
| Contact: | Denis Kelly |
| Address: | Piccadilly Car Park (Level 2), Coppergate Centre, York |
| Telephone: | (01904) 679222 |
| Email: | enquiries@shopmobilityyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.shopmobilityyork.org.uk |
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| SNAPPY (Special Needs Activities and Play Provision for York) | |
| Description: | SNAPPY aims to promote and increase the provision of play and recreational activities for children and young people eligible to attend special needs education in York |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Anne Stamp |
| Address: | Young Groves Centre, 84 Lowther Street, York, YO31 7LX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 640562 |
| Fax: | (01904) 613920 |
| Email: | snappy.office@ukonline.co.uk |
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| Speakability | |
| Description: | Social group for people with speech and language difficulties following stroke or head injuries. |
| Contact: | Judy Laurie |
| Address: | 9 Derwent Park, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6AT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 448618 |
| Email: | royandjulaurie@tesco.net |
| Website: | www.speakability.org.uk |
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| Special Families (York) | |
| Description: | Parent-led support and information for families who have a child (0-16) with disabilities. |
| Contact: | Gillian Upton Holmes |
| Address: | 16 Heslington Road, York, YO10 5AT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 629640 |
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| SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) | |
| Description: | A national charity helping serving and ex-service men, women and their families in need. |
| Open: | Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am-12noon |
| Contact: | Major R A Jennings Branch Secretary |
| Address: | North Yorkshire Branch Office, T A Centre, Worsley Barracks, Fulford Road, York, YO10 4EB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 643397(ansaphone) (01904) 625288 (York Office) |
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| Student Action (York) | |
| Description: | Student Action aims to further student involvement in the community through a variety of voluntary projects with a range of different client groups. |
| Open: | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ben Pickett |
| Address: | Daw Suu Student Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 433133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 434664 |
| Email: | studentaction@yusu.org |
| Website: | www.yusu.org/ysca |
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| United Response | |
| Description: | To provide quality day and residential services for people with learning disability |
| Open: | 9am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Eric Mancey |
| Address: | c/o Trinity Hall, 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 630611 |
| Fax: | (01904) 630588 |
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| VISCY (Visually Impaired Social Club York) | |
| Description: | Aims to improve social life of visually impaired members. Meets Friday 10.00am-12.30pm St. Laurence's Church Hall, Lawrence Street. Own minibus for outings. New members welcome. |
| Open: | Evenings |
| Contact: | Mr K Miller |
| Address: | 142 New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9NF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651596 |
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| Wilberforce Trust | |
| Description: | Provider of accommodation, care support, rehabilitation & training to adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Service provided 24/7 |
| Contact: | Keith McKee |
| Address: | Box Tree House, North Minster Business Park, Northfield Lane, York, YO26 6QU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 789899 |
| Fax: | (01904) 788711 |
| Email: | enquiry@wilberforcetrust.org.uk |
| Website: | www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk |
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| Woodlands MS Resource & Respite Care Centre | |
| Description: | Respite Care: Short term respite care to anyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Resource Centre: Information, support and advice regarding any issue affecting people with Multiple Sclerosis and family, friends, carers and health and social care professionals. |
| Open: | Respite Centre: 51 wks a year, usually closed early Jan. Provides 24hr nursing respite care. Resource Centre: Tel-office hours, Drop In - Tues 2-7pm, Thurs 10-2pm, 1st Sat each month 10-2pm |
| Address: | 120 Thief Lane, Hull Rd, York, YO10 3HU |
| Telephone: | 01904 430600 |
| Fax: | 01904 430055 |
| Email: | msresource@woodlands .org.uk |
| Website: | www.mssociety.org.uk |
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| York Tuesday Vikings Phab Club | |
| Description: | The integration of young people with and without disabilities who share in a variety of activities, holidays, sports, training opportunities and leisure pursuits. Telephone for details. |
| Contact: | Dorothy Smith |
| Address: | 48 Strensall Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9SH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 766756 |
| Fax: | (01904) 766756 |
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| York Wheels | |
| Description: | Provides transport by car or minibus (adapted to take wheelchairs), for elderly, disabled or needy people. Small charge. |
| Open: | Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-3pm |
| Contact: | Mike Parry |
| Address: | The Foyer, York District Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, YO31 7HE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 630080 (01904) 726791 |
| Email: | enquires@york-wheels.org.uk |
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| Young Carers Service (York) | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support,monthly group and various activities for young carers (under 18). A service for 18-25 year old carers is also available. Works with carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues,Thurs 10-12pm & 1-3.30pm, Wed 1-3.30pm |
| Contact: | Sharron Keast |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 |
| Fax: | (01904) 642071 |
| Email: | sharron.keast@sypct.nhs.uk |