Here are some useful links and contacts:
Citizens Rights for Older People (CROP)
Trained advocates help with benefit forms; tenancy agreements;
advice on how to make a formal complaint. Ring 01227 789 772 or visit their site.
Crossroads
Do you need a break from your caring responsibilities? Crossroads is a professional organisation that can help you.
Ring 0845 956 700 or visit their site.
Hi Kent
A registered charity providing support and information to people with hearing impairment over the age of 65;
and on equipment and aids to help; and NHS provided hearing aids maintenance – ring 01227 760046 or visit their site.
Homestay
DIY jobs required? Garden overgrown? Lick of paint needed? A handyperson service could help you – phone 01227 452 278
or visit their site.
Mobile Libraries
A fleet of 11 mobile libraries make 600 stops across the District weekly or fortnightly,
For information ring 01622 605249 or email them at keith.rundell@kent.gov.uk
Volcare
Volcare is a carer’s respite organisation which supports carers by giving them a home based flexible service,
ring 01227 749400 or email them at volcare@aol.com
- Age Concern Canterbury 01227 462368
- Age Concern Whitstable 01227 272055
- Age Concern Herne Bay 01227 360494
- Citizens Advice Bureau 08701264062
- Pension Service 0845 6060265
- Volunteer Bureau 01227 452278
- Winter Fuel Payments 0845 915 1515
- Lifeline Personal Alarms 01227 862540
- Police Canterbury 01227 762055
- Gas Leak 0800 111 999
- Electricity Failure 0800 7838866
- Water 0800 820999
- Kent & Canterbury Hospital 01227 766877
- Canterbury City Council 01227 862000
- Talking Newspapers 01227 713632
- AGE UK Senior Help Line 0800 800 6565 And their website
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