Connect to Support
Connect to Support Lincolnshire is an online information, advice library and community directory for adults in Lincolnshire. It offers signposting to groups, activities and support within local communities.
Telephone support and live web chat to help people navigate support is available Monday to Friday 2pm to 7pm on 0300 303 8789
Connect to Support is a directory of information and advice relating to adult care and community wellbeing
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Health & Wellbeing
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Housing & Independence at Home
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Carers
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Getting Out & About (Travel & Mobility)
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Volunteering & Community
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Safeguarding
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Money & Legal Matters
Mencap
Mencap provide free advice and information for people with a learning disability, as well as details as to where they can find support locally.
Mental Health Support
Lincolnshire has confidential, free phone helpline for emotional mental health support. Specialist workers provide support, advice and guidance 24 hours a day on 0800 001 4331.
Here For You offers mental health and emotional wellbeing advice line for young people, parents and carers. Available 24 hours a day on free phone 0800 234 6342.
NHS Lincolnshire Partnership - urgent help
Need urgent help? Tap through to Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust (lpft.nhs.uk) online
NHS prescriptions and health costs
Some people are eligible for free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests and help with other NHS costs including transport to appointments. www.gov.uk/help-nhs-costs
Wellbeing Lincs
Wellbeing Lincs is a countywide service supporting adults across Lincolnshire to achieve confident, fulfilled and independent lives. You can call 01522 782140.
It offers a helping hand through life's changes, including
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Ill health
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Disability
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Changes to financial circumstances
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Changing medical need
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Bereavement
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Lack of family support
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Loneliness and social isolation
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Change in general situation or circumstance