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Access your services with First Call 50+
If
you are over 50 and live in the City of York Council area then 01904
634061 should be your first call for information and access to all
the services you need to stay safe, healthy and independent in your own
home.
Here you can find out about the agencies providing services for the over 50's in the City of York and if you wish you can arrange for a member of our staff to speak to you either by phone or face to face to advise and help you to access the services you need. Many of the services we refer you to are free, but if there is a charge this will be fully discussed with you by the service provider.
What services are available in the City of York?
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Money and Benefits Advice
- Help with completing forms
- Advice and information on all social security benefits, including Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Pension Credit, Housing and Council Tax Benefit and Carers Allowance
- Home Visits by a benefits advisor
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Housing and Accommodation
- Advice and information on different types of housing
- Applying for housing or sheltered housing
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Repairs and maintenance around the Home
- Home Services Directory of tradespersons checked by Police and Trading Standards
- Organisations offering help and advice, major and minor home repairsto
home owners, council and housing association tenants and private rented
accommodation
- Availability of grants
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Healthcare and Social Services
- Advice on sight and hearing problems
- Social services for the over 50s
- Falls Prevention
- Exercise and Mobility Groups
- Walking for health
- Advice on Diet and Exercise
- Information on local health services eg district nurses, podiatry, dentistry
- Support for long term health conditions and disabilities
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Getting Out and About
- Community Transport Schemes
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Community Activities and Voluntary Groups
- Support, advice and information on a range of voluntary groups and
community activities eg
- day clubs
- lunch groups
- interest groups
- volunteering opportunities
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Keeping your Home Warm
- Information on grants for heating and insulation and energy efficiency advice
- Affordable heating options
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Home Security and Fire Safety
- Key safes
- Door and window locks
- Security chains and spy-holes
- Smoke alarms
- Home security checks
- Fire safety checks
- Carbon monoxide sensors
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Support for Carers
- Benefits for carers
- Support groups
- Respite services
