Self help beyond Nottingham

Information about self help developments and groups in other areas can be found by contacting the following agencies:

Bassetlaw Self Help Link

Produces a directory and wall chart with details of self help support groups in Bassetlaw. Helps to set up new groups and gives continued support to existing groups.

Retford Action Centre has level access, services are provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet. There is no induction/hearing loop system.

01777 709650, David Bacon, Self Help Link Worker or Louise Hallam, Monday-Friday, 9.30am-12.30pm
Email: selfhelp@retfordactioncentre.org.uk
Website: www.retfordactioncentre.org.uk/self_help.htm
c/o Retford Action Centre, 18 West Street, Retford, DN22 6ES.

Community Action Derby

Supports voluntary and community groups in the Derby area by providing advice, information and organisational development to new and existing groups. Networking and training events are also arranged. Has information on local voluntary and community groups in Derby and surrounding areas.

Community Action Derby has three external steps and ramped access; services are not provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible lift and toilet. There is an induction/hearing loop system.

01332 342272, Liz Gumbley, Capacity Building Officer, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00am-5.00pm
Email: liz.gumbley@communityactionderby.org.uk
Website: www.communityactionderby.org.uk
Community Action Derby, 4 Charnwood Street, Derby, DE1 2GT.

Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service

Collaborates with Self Help Ashfield and Self Help Nottingham to produce an annual county directory of self help groups and useful contacts. Offers free training, practical ideas and funding advice to new and established self help groups. Also holds networking events for self help groups in Mansfield.

Mansfield CVS has level access to the front of the building and some internal ramps and steps. Services are provided on the ground floor and there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet and an induction/hearing loop system.

01623 651177, Ellen Ehrhart, Self Help Co-ordinator, Monday-Wednesday, 9.30am-4.00pm
Email: eehrhart@mansfieldcvs.org
Website: www.mansfieldcvs.org/healthandsocialcare
Community House, 36 Wood Street, Mansfield, NG18 1QA.

Newark & Sherwood Community & Voluntary Service

Information and support for local charities and voluntary groups. Produces a directory of local community, voluntary and social groups. Consults with self help support groups and service users and carers to provide feedback on people's experiences of health and social care services. Also provides information and advice to voluntary groups and signposts volunteers into current volunteer roles/opportunities. Offers funding advice to community and voluntary groups in Newark and Sherwood.

Contact for details of accessibility if visiting 67 Northgate.

01636 679539, Mary Schofield, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm
Email: mschofield@nandscvs.org
Website: www.nandscvs.org
Newark and Sherwood CVS, 67 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1HD.

Self Help Ashfield

Collaborates with Mansfield CVS and Self Help Nottingham to produce an annual county directory of self help groups and useful contacts. Offers help and guidance to existing self help groups and people who want to start up or join a group. Training, funding opportunities, insurance and event planning; district meetings for self help groups in Ashfield. Free loans of computers, projectors, cameras, PA system, induction/hearing loop etc. from Ashfield Links Forum.

Self Help Ashfield's office has 18 external steps, services are not provided on the ground floor and there is no internal lift or wheelchair-accessible toilet. There is an induction/hearing loop system.

01623 555551, Linda Knowles, Janet Richardson or Laura Foster, Monday-Friday, 9.00am-4.30pm
Email: l.knowles@ashfieldlinks.org.uk
Website: www.ashfieldlinks.org.uk
Ashfield Links Forum, Council Offices, Fox Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1BD.

Page updated: 12 May 2010

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