BLACKPOOL SOUTH
DIRECTORY
CRIME
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Call 999 in an emergency. For non-emergency situations call 111.
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Allow someone to report a crime to police on your behalf.
Crimestoppers: crimestoppers-uk.org
Tell MAMA (for Islamophobia or anti-Muslim attacks): tellmamauk.org
True Vision: report-it.org.uk/your_police_force -
Free advice and support with domestic abuse, stalking and child sexual exploitation.
Visit: fcwa.co.uk / Call: 01253 596699
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
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All local services and issues.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk
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Elected by the community to represent you.
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Report speeding concerns.
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For all waste management including bin collections, dog fouling and fly tipping.
Visit: enveconw.co.uk
BENEFITS AND COST-OF-LIVING SUPPORT
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See which financial support you may be able to receive in this eligibility survey.
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A monthly payment to help with living costs. Visit: gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim
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Help with living costs if you have a disability or long-term physical or mental health condition.
Visit: gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
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Support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Visit: gov.uk/carers-allowance
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Help with your living costs if you are over state-pension age and low-income.
Visit: gov.uk/pension-credit
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Short-term emergency assistance.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/
Housing and utilities support
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A one-time rebate on the cost of your electricity bill for those on benefits.
Visit: uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/warm-home-discount
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Apply in Blackpool South.
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In an emergency attend Blackpool Housing Options office (Chapel Street, FY1 5DA) from 1pm-4.30pm, Monday-Friday to receive urgent support. Contact: 01253 477760, or housing.options@blackpool.gov.uk
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For advice on homelessness, tenancy deposits, council housing, private renting, eviction, or mortgage repossession.
Visit: england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice, or contact 08088 004444.
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Financial assistance to reduce your bill.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRaining
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Access to a skills assessment, careers advice, help with a CV, and the opportunity to speak directly with an advisor:
Visit: Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service
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Support and resources to enable job-searchers to find work.
Available at: contact-jobcentre-plus.
Regular vacancies available on the government website.
Visit: findajob.dwp.gov.uk/.
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Practical support with your work, managing mental health, and access to money to pay for communication support at job interviews for those with a physical or mental health condition or disability.
Visit: gov.uk/access-to-work
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To work and get paid, train and gain a qualification, use the government’s service to search and apply for apprenticeships in England.
Visit: gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship.
To explore the benefit of alternative career paths, further information is available at:
Educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/06/29/five-reasons-why-you-should-consider-an-apprenticeship/, or
pathways2advancement.org/career-pathways/alternative-career-paths/
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Help with living costs if you are unable to work or support to get back into work if you are able.
Food Insecurity
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Discount Food available at Kings Church, Bispham Road, FY2 OLB
Visit: communitygrocery.org.uk
Call: 01253 934511
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Check your child’s eligibility.
Visit: .blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Education-and-schools/School-meals/Free-school-meals.aspx
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Free lunch, food and toiletries available at The Base, 48 Buchanan Street, FY1 3LQ
Monday to Friday 12:30 - 3:30
16 to 25 years only
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Salvation Army, Raikes Parade, FY1 4EL
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9am to 11:00 - Homeless Hub- Breakfast/hot shower available
12:00 to 2pm - hot meals available
26 years+ only
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Bank Street Car Park, FY1 2DT
Monday 19:00 - 20:00
Free hot meal and takeaway food available
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St Thomas’ Church, 135 Caunce Street, FY1 3NJ
Tuesday 11:00 - 12:30
Free hot meal and takeaway food available
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Methodist Church Building Dickson Road, FY1 2AP
Thursday 11:00 - 12:00
Free take away food available
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St Peter’s Church, 190 Lytham Road, FY1 6DJ
Tuesday 6pm
Free hot meal, fruit cakes and hot drinks available
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Kingston House, 57 Boothley Road, FY1 3RR.
Thursday 6:30pm
Baby, clothing and pet food bank
Free hot meal and take away food available
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Central Drive Blackpool, FY1 6LA
Saturday 4:30 -6pm
Free hot meal and take away food available
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Green doors at Church House, 17 Talbot Road, FY1 1LB
Thursday 930 - 11:00
Free emergency food
Health Support
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In a mental health crisis:
-Call 111 and select the mental health option
-Request an emergency appointment with your GP
-Attend the Urgent Mental Health Assessment Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, FY3 8NR
Charity support is also available:
- Crisis Line: 0800 953 0110
- The Samaritans: 116123
- The MIND support line: 0300 102 1234
-The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK between 6pm and Midnight every day on 0800 689 5652.
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259 Whitegate Drive, FY3 9JL
Daily drop-in services in a welcoming and non-judgemental environment for individuals struggling socially and emotionally.
Call: 01253 713277
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Visit: nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp.
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Whitegate Health Centre, 150-158 Whitegate Drive, FY3 9ES
Call: 0300 1234010
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Whitegate Health Centre 150-128 Whitegate Drive, FY3 9ES
Contact: 01253 953953
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Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, FY3 8NR
Call: 01253 300000
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1 Bickerstaffe Square, Talbot Road, FY1 3AH
Call: 01253 477299
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Contact: 01253 477800