Support Services

I have 5 years of experience working with the local supporting people team, helping people to develop and fulfil their goals of remaining independent and living as normal a life as possible. I have an enhanced DBS (CRB) certificate, renewed every 3 years, and a genuine passion to help others. Below is a list of some of the support I can offer you: Supporting you to maintain your independence Arranging all necessary appointments and keeping you on track Help with personal budgeting Being there to help when professionals are required Helping you to develop and maintain life skills Assisting with all benefit claims and ensuring benefit or council forms are completed correctly. If required arranging for adaptations to help  you cope with a disability Ensuring that your home is safe for you Help with shopping and developing a healthy lifestyle Should you like to contact me to see how I can help you please call on: 07702 097 753    

Plan for your future, and that of your loved ones. Writing a Will gives you the reassurance that your wishes will be met, and that your estate will be distributed to the people and causes that you care about. Age UK Isle of Wight (Age UKIW) is proud to be working with local legal firms to offer all Island residents over the age of 50 a discounted Will Writing Scheme throughout March 2018 In return for a donation of £75 (Single Will) or £150 (Joint Will) to Age UKIW all of the participating legal firms will write you a basic will. There are three local legal firms involved in the scheme this year, with staff from Glanvilles Legal Services, Paul Wheeler Solicitor and Walter Gray & Co. Solicitors generously donating their time and expertise. Simply check appointment availability with your chosen legal firm by clicking here, once confirmed, click the Online Link: Will Writing Scheme 2018, complete the form and make your donation. On receipt of your donation you will be emailed a Confirmation letter, Will Planner and Certificate that you should present at your appointment. *Please note that your donation covers the writing of a basic will, for complicated […]

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice, support and free counselling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling. We operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide treatment for problem gamblers and their families, create awareness about responsible gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to responsible gambling within the gambling industry.

Check it Out is a volunteer Group set up to improve young people’s health services on the Isle of Wight to make them more young person friendly.  If you are aged under 19 and need medical advice you can visit this website. You are also able to have a confidential one-to-one online chat with a health professional.

The Community Safe Haven is a welcoming and non-judgemental place for people struggling emotionally and mentally with life challenges or in crisis. Our team of professionals and volunteers offer interactive one to one and group support. The service is open to Isle of Wight residents from 5pm – 10pm (Monday to – Friday) and 10am – 10pm weekends and bank holidays  

The Links Trust is a small, non-profit charity with a dedicated volunteer team. We believe in listening to our community and work hard to produce events, outings and activities that the 50+ want to be involved with. We are a busy team, come and visit us on Facebook: The Links Trust. Shopping service every Monday to Newport, this is a popular service enabling independence for all those who want to undertake business in town. Multi drop and pick up service for all town destinations. Assistance with bags, service with a smile! (Leaves Shanklin at 9.30am and returns at 1.30pm) Other activities include: Bingo, Coffee Mornings and Trips & Outings. Our minibus is available on request for all our sessions, ring to reserve a seat or for further details.

WightDASH – formerly the Isle of Wight Women’s Refuge, supports women and children who are experiencing domestic violence via a wide range of services including refuge, community outreach programmes, advocacy and the Freedom Programme. Our telephone line is answered 24 hours a day, every day and we give practical advice and support over the phone. Our refuge provides emergency accommodation and we have specialist staff on hand to provide support and we can assist with guidance for women going through civil and criminal court cases. Of course, some women may not choose to leave their home and so our outreach workers will meet women in a safe place to discuss their plans and provide emotional support. Initially please telephone 01983 825981. Charity Number: 1108138

Have you or someone you know been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident? Hate crimes and incidents come in many different forms. It can be because of hatred on the grounds of your race, religion, sexual orientation, transgender identity or disability. Hate crime in any form is wrong. That is why it is important that if hate crime happens to you or someone you know, that you report it. True Vision is here to give you information about hate crime or incidents and how to report it. On our website, you can: find out what hate crimes or hate incidents are. find out about the ways you can report them. report using the online form. find information about people that can help and support you if you have been a victim. Reporting makes a difference – to you, your friends, and your community. By reporting hate crime when it happens, you can help stop it happening to someone else. You will also help the police to better understand the level of hate crime in your local area, and improve the way they respond to it. You should not report hate crimes to our email address, but fill out […]

A new training day has been scheduled for the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 5th September FROM 9.30am – 3.30pm. Please email admin@ascambassador.org.uk for a booking form. The Autism Strategies of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight recognise the need to raise awareness of autism in our communities to improve outcomes for individuals with autism. Volunteers will be introduced to the Ambassador role, receive autism awareness training, pledge how they will make a difference and meet fellow ambassadors.

A support group for anyone with Macular Degeneration. The group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 10.30am to 12.00pm at Millbrook House, 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1DD. (See the map below) Contact 0300 3030 111 for local group contacts. The Macular Society is the national charity for anyone affected by central vision loss. With more than 22,000 members we are the largest membership group in the sight loss sector and the voice of people with macular conditions. We provide free information and support to improve lives and ensure no one has to face macular disease alone. There are over 300 Macular Society support groups around the UK and beyond. We fund research so that one day we can overcome macular disease. Registered charity number in England and Wales (1001198)