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ACE PROJECT - BASSETLAW
Portland School, Sparken Hill, Worksop, S80 1AW.
01909 472302
mark@barnett42.fslife.co.uk
Support for disaffected young people in secondary education through work placement, College placement and individual packages.

ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY - CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Costhorpe Centre, Northumberland Ave, Costhorpe, Worksop, S81 9JP.
01909 730886
Susan.Brewin@alzheimers.org.uk
Increasing awareness of problems and needs of people with all forms of dementia.  Provides help support and information to people with dementia, their carers, relative and friends.

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BASSETLAW BUGLE - TALKING NEWSPAPER FOR THE BLIND
93 Dunstan Crescent, Worksop, S80 1AG.
01909 475384
mjlilley355@hotmail.com
A monthly tape containing local news issued to visually impaired people in Bassetlaw - free of charge.

BASSETLAW DOWNS SYNDROME GROUP
4 Stewart Road, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop.
01909 733945
Self Help - The group aims to promote awareness of Downs Syndrome, to support new parents, provide a point to professionals can be called in to provide up to date information.

BASSETLAW LEARNING DISABILITY ASSOCIATION
Stephen House, 40 Chapelgate, Retford, DN22 6PJ.
01909 473923
janharding@bmrfe.fsnet.co.uk
To provide a meeting place and transport for Gateway Club to offer assistance if possible to members, family and carers of people with learning disabilities.

BASSETLAW MIND
6 Hardy Street, Worksop,S80 1EH.
01909 476075
support@bassetlawmind.fsnet.co.uk
http://www.bassetlawmind.fsnet.co.uk
Offers free confidential support to people experiencing stress, anxiety and other mental health difficulties. Befriending, support and group counselling.

BASSETLAW PRIMARY CARE NHS TRUST
Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford, DN22 7XT.
01777 274455
louise.newcombe@bassetlaw-pct.nhs.uk
http://www.bassetlaw-pct.nhs.uk
We provide community, mental health and hospital services to the people of Bassetlaw district and surrounding locations.

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CHILD AND FAMILY THERAPY
Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford.
01777 705261

CHURCHES TOGETHER
c/o 41 Dunstan Crescent, Worksop, S80 1AE.
01909 473847
An international association 'pledged to help people less fortunate than ourselves'.  We provide help both locally, nationally and internationally to blind, deaf, disabled. etc. Plus individuals all based on merit.

CONNEXIONS
Ryton Street, Worksop, S81 2AY.
01909 473165
shona.neill@cnxnotts.co.uk
http://www.cnxnotts.co.uk

COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - CASY
Twisted Chimney Cottage, Marston Road, Brandon, Grantham, NG32 2AU.
07968 517026
welcome@casy.org.uk

COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE - CASY
25 School Road, Claypole, Newark, NG23 5BQ.
secretary@casy.org.uk

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DIAL MANSFIELD AND DISTRICT
1 Byron Street, Mansfield, NG18 5NX.
01623 658060
advice@dialmansfield.org.uk
http://www.dialmansfield.org.uk
Provision of information, advice, advocacy and representation services are provided by disabled people or people with direct experience of disability.

DISABILITY YOUTH OFFICE - NOTTS COUNTY COUNCIL
18 Botany Park, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, NG18 5ER.
01623 626949

DISABLED DRIVERS ASSOCIATION
DDA Headquarters, Ashwellthorpe, Norwich, NR16 1EX.
01508 489449
Information and advice about all mobility problems of disabled people (except legal matters).  Concessions, special offers from time to time in our quarterly magazine, Magic Carpet, free to all members.

DONCASTER ROYAL INFIRMARY
Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT.
01302 366666
jacqui.collins@dbh.nhs.uk

DYSPRAXIA CONNEXION - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
dys.praxia@yahoo.com
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DyspraxiaConnexion
Rural outreach project, supporting children and young people (aged 5 to 13 years) with Dyspraxia, and their parents/carers. Project covers Bassetlaw and Newark & Sherwood areas.

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EASTGATE RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Albion Close, Worksop, S80 1RA.
01909 474144
jason.manchester@nottscc.gov.uk
As a resource centre, Eastgate is the base for the disability team offering information and advice facilities, counselling, life skills training, full assessment and rehabilitation services. User led activities encouraged.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE - JOB CENTRE PLUS
23a Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6JR./
01777 263600
michael.stenson@jobcentreplus.gsi.gov.uk
Processing and payment of claims to unemployment benefit. Displaying of job opportunities vacancies. Advice to the public on employment and benefit legislation. Disability employment advisor.

FREED
39 Park Street, Worksop, S80 1HW.
01909 479922
manager@freedbeeches.org.uk
http://www.freedbeeches.org.uk
Self Help - Mon, Wed and Fri from 11.00pm. Aims to offer support, hope and encouragement to anyone with an eating disorder, their families or friends.

FREED
177 Windsor Road, Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9DH.
01909 731564
yvonne@boughtonp.freeserve.co.uk

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GREENACRE DAY SERVICE
Wingfield Avenue, Worksop, S81 0TA.
01909 476499
sue.place@nottscc.gov.uk
Day service for adults with learning disabilities.

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HETTYS
Marlborough House, 23 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, NG18 2AF.
01623 643476
info@hettys.org.uk
http://www.hettys.org.uk

HUMAN RELATIONS NETWORK
7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FB.
0115 9349560
info@hrn.org.uk
http://www.hrn.org.uk

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LANDMARKS
Upper Mill Farm, Creswell, Worksop,S80 4HP.
01909 724724
vichartwell@landmarks.ac.uk
High quality day care, education and training for people with disabilities in stimulating, tranquil environment.  Activities include pottery and crafts, gardening, conservation and work with farm and domestic animals.

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MANSFIELD & NORTH NOTTS SOCIETY FOR DEAF PEOPLE
1 Wood Street, Mansfield, NG18 1QB.
01623 652029
sallygray@northnottsdeafsociety.org.uk
http://www.northnottsdeafsociety.org.uk
Advice and information on deaf issues and services. Premises used by those with hearing problems of any degree or description for social gatherings and meetings.

MENCAP PATHWAY
Hamlyn Lodge, Station Road, Ollerton, NG22 9BN.
01623 825768

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - WORKSOP & DISTRICT
23 Red Kite Close, Gateford, Worksop, S81 8WA.
01909 474941
mmazzey@aol.com
Self Help - The group provides information from National MS Society and social meetings for sufferers and families. Aims to improve quality of life and be a support to newly diagnosed sufferers.

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NATIONAL TRUST
East Midlands Regional Office, Clumber Park Stableyard, Worksop, S80 3BE.
01909,511027

NEW DEAL MENTORING PROJECT
15 Churchfield Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BJ.
0115 9348431
juliaw@nottinghamcvs.co.uk

NEW ROOTS HOUSING PROJECT
First Floor, 20 The Square, Retford, DN22 6XE.
01777 711059
info@newrootshousing.org.uk
Support and accommodation to vulnerable young people aged 16 - 21 years and those with disabilities, to eventually reach independent living.

NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Carlton Road, Worksop, S81 7HP.
01909 504504
ncorbett@nnc.ac.uk
http://www.nnc.ac.uk

NORTH NOTTINGHAMSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Blacksmith Lane, Low Street, Torworth, Retford, DN22 8NX.
01777 818898

NOTTINGHAM AND NOTTINGHAMSHIRE ADVOCACY ALLIANCE
Brooks Unit, Kings Mill Centre, Mansfield Road, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4NA.
01623 662664
juliethorpe@nnaa.org.uk
http://www.nnaa.org.uk
Promoting self advocacy and providing citizen advocacy services to people with learning disabilities and people with mental health needs.

NOTTINGHAM REGIONAL SOCIETY FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND CHILDREN (NORSACA) - WHITEGATES
Whitegates, Sparken Hill, Worksop, S80 1AP.
01909 478746
whitegates@norsaca.fsbusiness.co.uk
http://www.norsaca.fsbusiness.co.uk
Whitegates is a residential and educational facility for adults with autism.

NOTTINGHAM REGIONAL SOCIETY FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND CHILDREN (NORSACA) FURTHER EDUCATION UNIT
Whitegates Further Education Unit, Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop,S80 1HH.
01909 509400
feu@fnorsaca.freeserve.co.uk
Further Education Unit for adults with autism.

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COALITION OF DISABLED PEOPLE
32A Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6GR.
0115 9475531
info@ncdp.org.uk
Free and confidential information, advice, counselling and some advocacy for disabled people.

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PARKINSONS SOCIETY - BASSETLAW
4 Windermere Close, Worksop, S81 7QE.
Information distributed, help from fellow sufferers.  Outings, street collections, general fundraising, social events and branch holiday.

PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION - WORKSOP AND DISTRICT
Barons Court, 258 Mansfield Rd, Worksop, S80 3DP.
01909 532445
Monthly meetings with speakers or social afternoon.  Outings, days out arranged.  Holidays Spring and November.

REMPLOY LTD
Stanley Street, Worksop, S81 7HX.
01909 472910
anne.solway@remploy.co.uk
http://www.remploy.co.uk
Remploy creates independence for disabled people through work.

RETFORD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
11 Grove Street, Retford, DN22 6JP.
01777 707371
retcol@msn.com

SCHOOL - ST GILES
Babworth Road, Retford ,DN22 7NJ.
01777 703683
office@st-giles.notts.sch.uk

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TALKZONE
Centre Place, Abbey Street Community Centre, Worksop, S802LA.
01909 530943
A free outreach counselling service for young people aged 16-25 in Bassetlaw.

TEENAGE CLINIC & SIGNALING HEALTH
4 Brechin, Larwood, Worksop, S81 0LB.
01909 486949
Any young peoples holistic health issues - we can put you in touch with the relevant agency.  Covers Carlton, Hodsock, Harworth and Bircotes. Mobile project.

TURNING POINT
75/77 Watson Road, Worksop, S80 2BG.
01909 482754
worksop@turning-point.co.uk
Supported housing project for up to 16 women and men with enduring mental health problems.

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YOUNG ADULT SERVICE
Retford Hospital, North Road, Retford, DN22 7XF
01777 705261
YAS.Team@bhcs-tr.trent.nhs.uk
Working with people 15-24 years who have problems such as psychological, self harm, abuse, relationship problems etc.