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If you would like information and advice on services available in angus you can visit the following websites
However, if you would prefer to speak to a member of staff you can contact First Contact via ACCESSLine on 01241 465274 or email FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk.
Loan Options
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have a range of equipment solutions available for loan (free of charge) from Independent Living Angus. Small adaptations can also be arranged once owner/ landlord permissions have been obtained, usually free of charge. There is a weekly cost associated with the community alarm and tele-care service.
It is very important that the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership know that the equipment they loan is suitable for both you, other household members and your home.
Private Purchase
Angus Health and Social Care Partnership have an agreed list of loan items however there are other providers who exist that also supply similar items. As we have not checked their products we are unable to advise on their suitability. The guidance below offers basic advice if you are purchasing products yourself privately.
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You have indicated that you do not go out as much as you used to because you don’t feel as comfortable talking to people.
Often discussing this with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay your fears or give you advice on what to do. This person could be your GP or your social worker.
To find out further information about anxiety or stress, as well as self-help tips, please visit www.nhsinform.scot/. For further advice and support, you can also visit their self help website www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/.
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Angus Council have an agreement with North East Sensory Services (NESS) to provide a range of support for people with visual impairments, which includes advice on low vision aids, equipment solutions for day to day living tasks and using computers. The service is open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and can be contacted by using the details below.
Contact information
Phone: 0345 271 2345 or 01224 625622
Text: 07593 102004
Alternatively, First Contact Occupational Therapy offers free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment and supports that are available in Angus. To find out more, please get in touch with First Contact Occupational Therapy using the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
There are a range of equipment items that can help you if you have low vision or a visual impairment.
For information and advice, you can contact the Low Vision Aid Clinic in Dundee on 01382 632349 or Arbroath Infirmary on 01241 822550. If you require an appointment, you may need to be referred to them by your GP or Optometrist.
You can also liaise with your local optometrist for advice on a range of topics relating to low vision including aids or accessories that help with glare.
If you are looking for information on local optometrists in Angus, and their contact details, please follow the link www.optical.org/en/utilities/online-registers.cfm and search for optometrists in your local area.
Alternatively, you can contact First Contact Occupational Therapy by using the information below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk (01241 465274)
Phone AccessLine: 03452 777 778
If you require information provided by Angus Council or Angus Health and Social care Partnership in an alternative format, such as large print, audio and braille, or require an interpretation and translation service, then please contact ACCESSLine on 03452 777 778.
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Your answers have indicated that you would benefit from further information on choosing footwear for problems like swollen feet, arthritis, diabetes, odd sized feet or cold feet.
You can find out more on the NHS Inform website, which you can visit by following the link www.nhsinform.scot
Alternatively, there is also a lot of information on foot care available on the Society of Podiatrists and Chiropodists website, please visit cop.org.uk/foot-health/.
Mobility shops in Angus may stock a range of footwear to suit people with problems such as oedema, corns and bunions and very wide feet.
If you have a problem with your feet that you cannot address with self-help, please contact your doctor for medical advice.
You have answered that you don't go out as often as you used to because you don't feel as steady and you cannot walk as far as you need to.
You may find that a wheelchair or a scooter may allow you to get out and about more. There a range of wheelchairs and scooters available, so it is important to consider your options fully before buying one.
First Contact provides independent advice on purchasing, storing, charging and maintaining wheelchairs or scooters. If you'd like to get in touch, please use the details below.
Contact information
Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
Phone: 01241 465274
If you have a long term need for a wheelchair, you should discuss this with your GP as they may be able to refer you to the NHS Wheelchair service.
Shopmobility is a service that helps all people who consider themselves to have mobility problems (whether through disability, illness or injury) to continue to get around city and town centres independently.
To find out more information, please visit www.nfsuk.org/about-the-national-federation-of-shopmobility.
You can also purchase a RADAR key from the Access offices located throughout Angus, as this gives you access to disabled toilets. The cost of buying a key is £4.50. You can find out more information about this by visiting your local Access office or contacting AccessLine on 03452 777 778.
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