When help is needed Campden is fortunate to have a number of groups and organisations who are set up to provide assistance to the elderly, infirm or vulnerable.
We also live in a caring community where residents look out for their friends and neighbours. So we urge those not in need to keep an eye open for those that may be, and to offer whatever help you can, if only to encourage them to use the services available.
Cotswold Friends
Supporting older or vulnerable people, reducing isolation and facilitating independent living with
- Transport (Medical & Social)
- Befriending
- Carer & Hospital Support
- Men in Sheds
- Lunch clubs
- Knit & Natter
If you know of anyone who requires support or might be willing to volunteer, please don’t hesitate to contact Cotswold Friends.
Campden & Cotswold Edge Advisory Service
A free confidential advisory service available to older people in the area to assist in accessing the following services
- Benefits such as Attendance Allowance
- Support services such as carers, cleaners & gardeners
- Equipment such as walking aids
- Blue Badge Applications
- Adult Social Care
- Advice on General Well being
- Food Bank Agent
- Support services such as carers, cleaners & gardeners
- Equipment such as walking aids
- Blue Badge Applications
- Adult Social Care
- Advice on General Well being
- Food Bank Agent
For free support, advice and information please contact:
Louise Kington, Campden & Cotswold Edge Advisory Service
Louise Kington, Campden & Cotswold Edge Advisory Service
Telephone 07703 566772
Integrated Community Teams
A Gloucestershire NHS service that provides care for people in the homes. The service covers:
- Community Nurses (also known as District Nurses)
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Social Workers
- Reablement Workers
Telephone 0300 421 6072 for an assessment of your needs.
Campden Voluntary Help Group
We provide the following services:
- Lifts to Campden Surgery for patients who have no other means of getting to their appointments.
- Loan of Mobility Aids for temporary use.
- Soup Lunch 1st Tuesday of the month 12 noon – 2pm.
We do not charge for our services but donations are welcome to enable us to continue with these valued services.
Telephone
01386 849316 - General Enquiries
01386 841894 - Surgery Transport
01386 840207 - Mobility Aids
01386 841860 - Soup Lunches
Age UK
Advice & support for older people and those around them who need guidance on a wide range of issues.
We have an information and advice line where older people and their families can get free advice. And we have a Freephone line for any older person who may be feeling a little lonely and wants a chat with one of our staff or volunteers.
We are also running an online social group which older people can join, get and share information and ideas on staying occupied, and there are quizzes and discussion groups. There is a lot of advice and information on our website.
Telephone
0800 298 0579 - Freephone for a chat
01452 422660 - Advice Line
Gloucestershire Adult Social Care
Guidance to help you find your own solutions to stay independent, with the possibility of some short-term support to get you back on your feet.
The role of adult social care at the county council is to make sure adults (aged 18 or over) and their carers (including young carers) who need care or support in their daily lives can get the help and advice they need to live as independently as possible. Care and support can be a mixture of practical, financial and emotional support for people who need extra help to manage their lives and be independent.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Do you look after someone? Then who looks after you? Our friendly, trained advisors can provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects, offer support to suit your needs, or just be there to listen.
Community Connexions
We are a friendly door to door transport service for individuals across Gloucestershire who struggle to get where they need to go such as Doctor Appointments or to get to the Supermarket to shop. Our drivers go above and beyond, from carrying shopping to making sure people get safely home indoors. We use wheelchair accessible minibuses and volunteers who use their own cars. All drivers are trained and DBS checked. Please call us to discuss your transport needs.