Difficulty understanding English?
Please ask staff if you require information in another language or an interpreter.
Aphasia friendly information?
If you require information that is accessible for people with Aphasia your Speech & Language Therapist can direct you to this. There are also helpful information videos in Aphasia friendly format at www.MyStrokeGuide.com
SPA (Community Nursing)
0114 226 6500
Continence advisory service
0114 305 1599
Chiropody services
0114 237 1182
Adult social Services
0114 273 4908
Benefits Enquiry Line
0800 882200
DVLA
0300 790 6801
Blue badge scheme
0114 273 4897
Mobility pass for public transport
0114 271 4897
Sheffield community transport
0114 276 6148
Wheelchairs (northern General)
0114 243 4343
British red cross
0114 242 7370
Citizens Advice
The Department of Social Security (DSS) is responsible for most of the help available for people with disabilities.
The main benefits which might be applicable to you are Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Invalid Care Allowance.
For information about all the benefits available, and whether you might be entitled to any particular benefit call the Benefits Enquiry Line 0800 882 200.
Adult social Services
0114 273 4908
Citizens advice
Sheffield Carers Centre can offer advice and help to all carers i.e. anyone who cares for a relative or friend who, for one reason or another, needs help. www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk
There is a carers' support information line open Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 6.00pm. Tel 0114 272 8362
There is also a specific Carers Stroke Support group which runs twice a month.
We meet at Concept House The Moor. Contact Amanda Jones 0114 2728362 or the Carers centre for more information.
