If you’re 60 or over First Contact gets you help from lots of organisations when you complete one simple checklist.
First Contact gets you advice on:
Preventing falls
Home safety and security
Repairs, adaptations and specialist equipment
Energy saving improvements to keep you warm and reduce bills
Housing advice
Claiming benefits
Local activities and groups
Community transport schemes.
Fire prevention advice
Complete the checklist and you’ll be contacted by people who can help. They may offer a home visit, but will always contact you first (always ask for their ID).
The scheme is a partnership of key agencies and an organisation including the police, fire service, NHS, Borough councils, voluntary sector, and operates in a number of areas of Nottinghamshire including Gedling.
First Contact user Mr D was really impressed and said that it provided him with a lot of help and useful information.”
Below is a link to the Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service website for more information on First Contact:-
http://www.rushcliffecvs.org.uk/projects-projects-72/first-contact-signposting-scheme.html
To complete a checklist call Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 8080 or do it online at
https://secure.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/doitonline/first-contact-map/
Karl Stirland – Assistant First Contact Co-ordinator South Notts – firstcontact@rushcliffecvs.org.uk
First Contact is managed by Rushcliffe Community and Voluntary Service in South Nottinghamshire and run by Nottinghamshire County Council.