Support Services

Anglican Church St John the Baptist, Oakfield with Holy Trinity, Ryde is an Anglican church with an open, friendly atmosphere where all are welcome.

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    

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

The Trust works to improve the situations of individuals and families across Hampshire, working with people to gain self respect and to contribute to society by supporting them into employment, education or training. We believe in being creative and co-operative to deliver the best outcomes, and are prepared to take risks to achieve them. Our vision is of a cohesive society – a healthy and prosperous one, where everyone has the opportunities to make a significant contribution, regardless of their situation. Everybody should have a second chance at learning, work, and personal development, so we help people to expand their horizons and unlock their future. At the most basic level this means helping people to find work and employers to find the right people. We provide the facility for employers to directly reach candidates by making vacancies available to the Trust. Our work is centered on building people up to a point where they can approach the jobs market with confidence and employability.