General Support

These organisations offer advice and support on a wide range of topics, including ageing well, staying independent, managing health conditions and accessing care services.

Please find below useful links, relevant resources and contact information. All links open in a new window and may include links to websites, videos, and PDF files for downloading and printing.

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Contacting Your GP

For general health concerns or to discuss your falls risk and prevention strategies, your GP can provide guidance and referrals. They may suggest a referral to services such as Community Therapy, Social Services, or community exercise groups.

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Social Prescribing

Did you know that your GP Practice also has a service called Social Prescribing? Social Prescribers can provide support and advice on non-health-related issues, such as stress, loneliness and debt. They can also help to connect or signpost you to local support services, activities or groups. To access this service, contact your GP surgery and request a referral.

Cheshire East: Social Prescribing information
Cheshire West and Chester: Social Prescribing and Wellbeing information

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Support with Medication

For advice or support about medication and falls risk, speak with your GP or a community pharmacist. Remember it’s important to have your medication reviewed yearly.

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Social Services

Consider contacting social services if:

• You are struggling with day-to-day living at home, and you feel you might need care support
• You have a long-term health condition and think you need major home adaptations

Cheshire East Adult Contact Team: 0300 123 5010
Cheshire West & Chester Adult Contact Team: 0300 123 7034

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Sensory Support

Cheshire East Live Well: Sight loss local support services
Cheshire West and Chester: Sensory impairment information

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NHS Services and Support

NHS Services
NHS Health A to Z
Healthy Living
Social care and support guide
Mental health advice and support
NHS Better Health

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Age UK

Information and Advice
Find Services and Support
Age UK Advice Line / 0800 678 1602 (Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year)
Information guides and factsheets

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Other Useful Links

What to do if you fall - NHS
Identifying hazards at home - NHS Inform
Falls prevention advice and support - Age UK
Avoiding falls within your home - ROSPA
Facing up to falls - RoSPA (video)
RNIB - Vision and eye health
RNIB - Practical and emotional support
RNID - Information and support
RNID - Online Hearing Check

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Support Organisations

Alzheimer’s Society
Dementia UK / 0800 888 6678
Royal Osteoporosis Society

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More on this website

Visit our Information and Advice section
Visit our Staying Active section
Visit our Home Safety section
Visit our Help and Contacts section 
Start your online Self-Assessment

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