Useful Contacts
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AbilityNet IT Can Help 0800 269545
AbilityNet is a charity offering free services to people with disability, to help them get the most from computers and the internet.
Action Fraud 0300 123 2040
This police operated site provides a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime. If you’ve been scammed, ripped off or conned, there is something you can do about it. Report fraud to us and receive a police crime reference number.
Age UK Salisbury District 01722 335425
We encourage & support the individuality & independence of older people in the achievement of their aims. We listen, inform & assist them to keep control of their lives. We take every opportunity to raise awareness & campaign on issues affecting older people locally.
Age UK Wiltshire 01380 735502 (Devizes) 01793 687017 (Swindon)
Refer to HEALTHY LIVING page for more details.
Age UK 0800 169 6565 (National)
Offering help and advice for older people.
Asbestos.com (Firefighters and Asbestos Exposure)
Asbestos.com have recently published an educational page about Firefighter Health and Asbestos Safety and have offered us access to it.
Blue Light Card provides discounts online and on the High Street using a physical Blue Light Card. Serving and former members of the Fire & Rescue Service are eligible to apply. Proof of service is needed before a card is issued.
Bobby Van 01225 794652
The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust provides a home security service for elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout Wiltshire.
British Heart Foundation 0300 330 3311
Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer and the British Heart Foundation is leading the fight against it. Refer also to HEALTHY LIVING page for more information.
Carer Support Wiltshire 0800 181 4118
Carer Support Wiltshire is an independent registered charity that offers unpaid Carers free and confidential information, support, advice and time out opportunities.
Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 375 2775
They help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice. (Access website to locate nearest office)
Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)
Offering advise for pensioners
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service 01722 691000
Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre, Hulse Road, Salisbury, SP1 3NR
Emergency call 999
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Pensions Advisory Service 0300 123 1047
Free independent information and guidance on pensions.
Telephone Preference Service 0845 070 0707
Register your number with the Telephone Preference Service. It won’t stop scam calls, but should stop unsolicited marketing calls from UK-based firms.
The Money Advice Service 0300 500 5000
This service is free, impartial and set up by central government. It has a useful range of tools and advice, including the Money Stretcher tool, to help you make your money go further.
The Samaritans 116 123
They are a UK charity offering support to people who are despairing, and are on hand 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
The Silver Line 0800 328 888
This charity was launched in 2013 and aims to provide a means for the lonely and isolated elderly folk to receive support.
Wiltshire Council 0300 456 0100
0300 456 0102 Rubbish and recycling
0300 456 0109 Council tax
0300 456 0110 Housing and council tax benefit
01380 734734 Housing
01249 706131 Parking
01225 718012 Highways
01225 715344 Planning
0300 456 0112 Elections
0300 456 0100 Pest control, noise and pollution
01225 713007 Registrars
01225 713002 Blue badges
0300 456 0111 Adult care
Wiltshire & Swindon Fire Authority – Pension Enquiries 01225 713613
Email: pensionenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service
Refer to Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service above.
Wiltshire Police 101
Emergency call 999
WHICH? Magazine – New Elderly Care Website
When the time comes to arrange elderly care for a relative or for yourself, it can be a complex and frustrating process. Which? magazine has launched a free website aimed at giving free elderly care advice and information.