HCC Adult Services provide a diverse range of services, information and advice to every adult whatever their age, about health, well being, care and support services available in Hampshire. Adult Services work together with a number of other partner groups, district councils and health organisations.
You can contact Adult Services using their online enquiry form or call the
Hantsdirect Contact Centre 0845 603 5630.
or email: adult.services@hants.gov.uk
Out of Hours call 0845 600 45 55 for specialist advice or getting help in an emergency.
The Local Office is in Winchester and open 8.30am to 5pm Monday – Friday.
Address:
Corinium House
10 -14 Andover Road
Winchester.SO23 7BX
Telephone: 01962 869313
Older People’s Well-Being Team
The HCC Well Being Team supports the 84% of older people who are not intensively using health and social care services in many other ways. By providing that “little bit of help” at the right time, including shopping, a listening ear, support after bereavement and help with gardening etc.
More details about the whole range of services and information available to keep the older person active and independent are available. Or call the Hantsdirect Contact Centre 0845 603 5638 or you can email wellbeing@hants.gov.uk
Alternatively you can write to:
Policy Unit,
Hampshire County Council
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UJ
Alex Burn is the Head of the Older People's Well - Being Team
To contact her Tel: 01962 847279. Email: alex.burn@hants.gov.uk
Two New Services
Over 60's Gardening Support which assists Winchester District residents over the age of 60 to maintain their gardens. It is provided through HCC who identified garden maintenance support as a key factor that could assist people to stay in their own homes and maintain independence. More Information on Gardening Support
Handy Person Service for both those residents aged over 60 or disabled within Winchester District. It aims to provide a low cost minor home repairs and small jobs service that tradesmen would not usually do; jobs that take less than a couple of hours and can be done safely by one person. These might include:
- Plumbing - stopping leaks or replacing taps, washers and ball valves
- Carpentry - replace doors, window sills, boxing in, put up shelves
- Security - replacing or fitting locks, security chains and smoke detectors
- Safety - fitting grab rails, light bulbs
There is a charge, usually £10.00 (plus VAT), although there is a further discount available for clients in receipt of a means tested benefit.
The service is available to residents living in private, council or social housing. The service is carried out by a company called In Touch which is part of the Hyde Housing Group.
For more information about the Handy Person Scheme, call 0845 459 5036.
Older People’s Area Link (OPAL)
OPAL is a new initiative currently being rolled out across Hampshire and it is the intention it shall be County wide by March 2009. It is a network of specially trained and trusted volunteers managed by a county coordinator. The volunteers are happy to chat on the phone or visit you in your own home.
If you would like some support and advice or know someone who does, then contact them – they will be happy to help. OPAL Volunteers provide help and support older people who may be:
▪ not sure where to go for help
▪ finding it difficult to cope
▪ feeling isolated
▪ new to the area
▪ lonely and wishing to meet people.
Helping them to link into and join clubs and activities in their local area or just simply to provide information on local services that are available.
Call the free phone No in confidence - 0800 328 7154 and ask for OPAL. More information is available. |
