Housing Support Links

 

Spire Homes - 1 Crown Court, Crown Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BS
Tel: 0845 603 5399, Email: spirehomes@longhurst-group.org.uk, Website: www.spire-homes.org.uk
Information
Spire Homes are the leading provider for affordable housing in East Northamptonshire. They provide a number of different housing solutions within the area these being:
General Needs: These are houses for people who do not require support to manage their tenancy or day to day living needs.
Supported Homes: These are homes which are supported by a mobile warden and are fitted with pull cords which are connected to a central office for out of hour’s needs. Tenants are able to live independently in their own homes, but have contact with someone if they require support at any time.
Special Needs Housing: Spire Homes work in partnership with Social Services and other organisations to provide suitable housing with appropriate care and support.

 

Midland Heart
Midland Heart, 20 Bath Row, Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Tel: 0345 60 20 540, Fax: 0870 60 70 371, Email:customer.servicecentre@midlandheart.org.uk
Information
Midland Heart provide affordable rented housing and houses for sale, they also provide care and support. Midland Heart work with families, single people, older people, homeless people, people with mental health issues, people with learning disabilities and young people.

Information for Homeless People

High Street South
High Street South, 50 High Street, Rushden, East Northamptonshire, NN10 0QX
Tel: 01933 413 124
This is a scheme consisting of 15 single bedrooms with shared facilities. Customers are required to complete a risk and needs assessment and affordability assessment before an offer of accommodation can be made. The maximum stay on this scheme is two years. This service is available for people aged 16+.

Shoemaker Court
Shoemaker Court, Shirley Road, Rushden, East Northamptonshire, NN10 6BX
Tel: 01933 357 174
This is a scheme for homeless families. The accommodation offers 11 two bed flats, 4 one bed flats and 1 one bed flat with disabled access. The staff provide housing related support which allows people to learn/gain skill required for independent liviCustomers are required to complete a risk and needs assessment and affordability assessment.

The Housing Options Team/ Nene Valley Homechoice
Rushden Centre, Newton Road, Rushden
Tel: 0845 603 2227
The team can provide advice on housing related matters such as finding accommodation in the private rented sector, applying to go onto the housing register, homelessness and claiming housing benefit.
Nene Valley Homechoice
This is a scheme where the local authority and housing associations are working in partnership to improve the housing process.
You now have to register and then bid on properties that are the right size for your needs.

Disability Support Links

Community Occupational Therapy
Community Occupational Therapy, Northamptonshire County Council, John Dryden House, 8-10 The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7DD
Tel: 01604 368 899
This is a service that can support you to make changes to your home so that your day to day living is easier for you.

Care and Repair
1 Crown Court, Crown Way, Rushden, NN10 6BS
Tel: 01933 410 084 Fax: 01933 317 354 Website: www.longhurst-group.org.uk
The service offers help with repairs and adaptations for homeowners/private tenants aged 60+ or over, and to people of any age who have a disability, who are living in East Northamptonshire.

Nene and Ouse Community Transport
Volunteer Cars
This is a scheme where volunteer drivers take you to medical appointments

Radar Keys
These are keys to open any accessible toilet that has a radar lock anywhere in the UK.
In East Northamptonshire these can be purchased from:
Oundle Tourist Information Centre
14 West Street, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 4EF Tel: 01832 273 326
Or
Serve
19 Church Street, Rushden, Northants, NN10 9YU Tel: 01933 315 555

Older Adult Support Links

Age UK
The Age UK group works to improve later life for everyone by providing life-enhancing services and vital support
Age UK Advice Line: 0800 169 6565

A Little Help
This is a service which offers practical help to help you remain living independently.
Age Concern-Northamptonshire, 31 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DQ
Tel: 01604 611 200, Fax: 01604 611 201

Meals on Wheels
The Adult Care Team, Customer Service Centre, John Dryden House, Northampton, NN4 7YD
Tel: 0845 124 4500
Meals can be provided on a short or long term basis.

Ethnic Support Links

Dostiyo
Tel: 01604 745 340 Website: www.dostiyo.org.uk
Offer advice for Asian Women on a range of issues including benefits, debt, housing, domestic violence, disability, immigration, drug and alcohol misuse. Also offer Advocacy, befriending and counselling services.

Race Equality Council
Victoria Centre, Palk Road, Wellingborough NN8 1HT.
Tel: 01933-278000 Fax: 01933-272409
Anjona Roy (Chief Executive) aroy@northamptonshirerec.org.uk
Jenny Sebastian (Casework Manager) jsebastian@northamptonshirerec.org.uk
Nila Patel (Racial Equality Officer) npatel@northamptonshirerec.org.uk

The REC is a local voluntary organisation. REC is open to anyone living or working in Northamptonshire. They provide a crucial service by promoting equality of opportunity and support victims of racial harassment and racial discrimination.

Info, Support & Guidance Links

Citizens Advice Bureau
East Northants District Council Office, Rushden Centre, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PT
Tel: 0844 855 2122
This service provides free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

Bromford Support
Tel: 0330 1234 034 Fax: 01902 786 569 Minicom: 0330 1234 031
Bromford give support on a wide range of issues from housing and money to gang violence.

Debt & Financial Support Links

Citizens Advice Bureau
East Northants District Council Office, Rushden Centre, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PT
Tel: 0844 855 2122
This service provides free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

Christians against Poverty
Website: www.capmoney.org
Tel:
Oundle: 01832 273 647
Rushden: 01933 418 002, 01933 413 012, 01933 312 426
Thrapston: 01832 733 436
This service provides a simple money management course to help you get and then stay in control of your finances.

Community Law Service
Tel: 01604 632 700
This service offers independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents in Northamptonshire in the areas of Debt, Housing, Immigration, Welfare Benefits and Family Law.

Mental Health Support Links

Rushden Mind
Website: www.rushdenmind.com, Email: office@rushdenmind.com, Tel: 01933 418 872

Oundle Mind
Email: oundlerualmind@btconnect.com, Tel: 01832 275 020
Mind helps people to take control of their mental health; they do this by providing high-quality information, advice, support and activities.

Family & Parent Support Links

Sure start/children centres
They offer a varied programme of activities for children aged between 0-5 years and their families. They also offer Help and Advice, Drop in Sessions and much more.
Local Centres
Rushden
Newton Road Children’s Centre, Newton Road, Rushden, NN10 0HH Tel: 01933 357 993
Rushden Community College, Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG Tel: 01933 410 112
Irthlingborough Infant and Nursery School, Scarborough Street, Irthlingborough, NN9 5TT Tel: 01933 653 765
Higham Ferrers Library, Midland Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8DN Tel: 01933 419 759
Manor School and Sports College, Mountbatten Way, Raunds, NN9 6PA Tel: 01933 624 714

Home Start
The Hall, Thorpe Street, Raunds, NN9 6LT Tel: 01933 461 122 Fax: 01933 461 133
Email: homestartenadmin@btconnect.com
This organisation works to help increase the confidence and independence of families. They do this by offering support, friendship, practical help and encouragement.

Domestic Violence Support Links

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Forum
Website: www.nordaf.co.uk
This site provides information for victims of Domestic Abuse.

Wellingborough and East Northants Women’s Aid
Tel: 01933 224 943 Website: www.wenwomensaid.co.uk
Offers 24 hour emergency refuge, support, outreach and aftercare to women and their children who are victims of Domestic Abuse.

Victim Support
Tel: 01933 417 119 Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Offers emotional and practical support and information to male and female victims of crime by telephone or in a safe environment.

Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge
Tel: 01604 230 311 Website: www.nvcfr.org.uk
Provides a 24 hour service for women and children escaping domestic abuse. Offering accommodation in refuge, advice, crisis help, aftercare and resettlement.

Relate
Tel: 01604 634 400 Website: www.relatenorthants.org.uk
Offers a confidential counselling service to people with relationship problems or difficulties and can work individually with survivors of domestic abuse.

Serenity Sexual Assault Referral Centre
Tel: 01604 601 713

Provides free medical and emotional support to male and female victims of sexual assault. Available 24 hours a day, 7days a week

Substance Abuse Support Links

CAN (Nearest Branch)
WSMS, 41 Oxford Street, Wellingborough, NN8 4JG Tel: 01933 271 879 Website: www.can.org.uk
Provide support and services so that service users can reach their potential, free of the damaging effects of substance use and homelessness.

Education and Training Support Links

Rushden and Higham Adult Education Office
Tel: 01933 353 231
Information on course and enrolment can be made over the phone.

Northamptonshire County Council A to Z of Services
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/educationandlearning
This directory has a full listing of courses running in the area.

Crime and Victim Support Links

Police
Tel: 03000 111 222
This number is to be used for non-emergency call.
In case of emergency call 999

Community Safety Team, East Northamptonshire Council
Tel: 01832 742204, Email:communitysafety@east-northamptonshire.gov.uk
This team can assist you on a number of issues. They can help with issues such as reporting Anti-Social Behaviour, taking reports of crime. They can also give advice and information on preventing crime.

Victim Support
Support line: 0845 30 30 900 (national line), 0300 303 1947 East Midlands team
These lines can be used for help, support and advice to victims.

Volunteering Support Links

Nene Valley Community Action
7 West Street, Rushden, NN10 0RT,Tel: 01933 396382, Website:www.nvca.org.uk
This organisation is the front line for voluntary and charity organisations for voluntary work in Northamptonshire.