Rossendale
Rossendale District
16 Bury Road, Rawtenstall
BB4 6AA
Tel: 01706 831204
Fax: 01706 227479
Email Address: rawtenstall@ageconcernlancs.org.uk
Our office is open Monday to Friday between 10.00 am – 3.00 pm closed for lunch 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm. During out of office hours we have an answerphone to ensure your call can be logged and dealt with quickly. Unless otherwise stated, please telephone, fax or email enquires to the office above.
Active Ageing
A variety of activities are offered throughout Rossendale to help promote health and wellbeing in older people. To find out what is currently available please contact the Co-ordinator.
Carers Access to Health
The Carers Access to Health Project supports people who have a caring role to attend health related appointments. The carer or the cared for must be over 65 years. The service can provide a sitting service whilst the carer attends an appointment and can assist the carer and/or cared for to attend appointments. This service is provided free of charge. For more information contact the Project Team Leader on 01257 479014.
Community Links Scheme
Our volunteers offer short term support such as a home visitor with a view to helping older people re-engage with the local community, and offer practical support where necessary.
Community Support, Leisure and Social Activities
Our Outreach Officer works to identify what is needed in local neighbourhoods and looks at ways of setting up services and activities to meet these needs. Opportunities are available to provide a range of social activities such as groups in Stubbins, Helmshore, Newchurch and Edenfield, a keep fit class in Bacup and a luncheon club in Waterfoot.
Day Care Services
We offer a service for frailer older people who need support in order to remain living independently. Our services are based on individual needs and are available following an assessment by Adult and Community Services. If you feel this service may be applicable to you or some one you care for please contact the Area Manager on 01282 477557.
Eastern Lives
Eastern Lives aims to promote the health and wellbeing of our Asian Heritage older people by organising physical activities, healthy eating sessions and various taster events within the community. For further information please contact the Co-ordinator on 01282 839870.
Hospital Aftercare Scheme - Crisis Support
This service provides support to East Lancashire residents aged 60 or over who have attended an Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre and been discharged home. Our staff provide an information service and/or practical support in the home for up to seven days. Contact the Burnley General Hospital Co-ordinator on 01282 436414 or email: burnleyhospitalaftercare@fsmail.net or the Royal Blackburn Hospital Co-ordinator on 01254 734526 or email blackburnhospitalaftercare@fsmail.net.
Hospital Aftercare Scheme - Rehabilitation
Our team of staff offer practical support in the home following discharge from a hospital ward. People must be aged 60 or above and finding it difficult to resume their activities of daily living. Support can be planned for up to 8 weeks. Contact the Co-ordinator on 01282 477554.
Information and Advice
Our staff and volunteers are trained to provide information on a range of topics and to give up to date fact sheets or signpost to a more relevant agency. Appointments with an adviser are available at our office in Rawtenstall on Fridays 10.00am - 12 noon. Home visits are also available on request.
Insurance Services
Age Concern Enterprises offers a range of products and services designed with the needs of the over 50's in mind.
Rossendale Seniors Advisory Group
Esablished and supported by Age Concern Lancashire, the Rossendale Senior's Advisory Group is an important means of advising agencies and organisations, such as the District and County Councils, on issues that are important to older people. Contact 01706 831204 for more information.