This page includes links to local organisations and services which may be of benefit to elderly people and their carers. CHEER is not however responsible for the contents of these external websites or for any goods facilities or services which may be provided by the organisations concerned.
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Elmbridge Borough Council Community Support Services: information about community centres, community transport, gardening service, relief carers scheme, meals on wheels and other local authority and voluntary sector services of interest to elderly residents.
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The
Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at
affordable prices. Made up of a group of six charities, the network aims
to find new homes for donated furniture and kitchen appliances, as well
as offering training and employment opportunities and helping local
families in need.
To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180 or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk
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Rex House
William Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 4QZ
Tel: 01483 503414
Offers information and advice, advocacy, home services, computer drop-in and access to national Age UK services.
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Walton Centre
Manor Road
Walton-on-Thames
Surrey
KT12 2PB
T. 01932 228 631
welmbridge@visitingfriends.fote.org.uk
Visiting Friends West Elmbridge, affiliated to the national Friends of the Elderly charity, offer a befriending service similar to CHEER's for residents of Elmbridge who fall outside CHEER's area of service.
www.fote.org.uk/our-services/community-services/visiting-friends.aspx
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Digital UK is the not-for-profit company leading the UK’s switchover to digital television.
The last analogue TV signals in the UK will be switched off on 24 October 2012.
They can help you convert your TV to digital if you:
* are aged 75 or over, or
* get or could get Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Constant Attendance Allowance or
mobility supplement, or
* have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
* are registered blind or partially sighted.
They can be contacted on 08456 50 50 50 or through the website:
www.digitaluk.co.uk