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10a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday(Excluding Bank Holidays)
3 - 4 Pybus Place Redcar TS10 3AEJust off the Esplanade Near Pacittos and Blue Badge Parking
Phone/Fax & Voicemail: 01642 498894
Text: 07918 698700 E Mail: [email protected]
Redcar & Cleveland ROCsInformation and Shopmobility Service
ROC and Coast & Country are delighted to
announce that Coast & Country tenants willbenefit from a 5 discount in the annualmembership for scooter or wheelchair hire
Shopmobility membership will now only
cost you 10 instead of 15 each year
Membership gives you three hours freescooter or wheelchair hire in Redcar towncentre each time you book and only 2 an hour ifyou want to hire for more than three hours
Existing members will get the discounted rate next time you renew yourmembership and new members from Tuesday 3nd April 2012
All you need to do is to show your Coast & Country rent statement or a Coast &Country letter addressed to you, and you will qualify for the reduced annual
rate
The service is for anyone over 16 who has temporary or permanent mobility
needs; we will help you get started and make sure you and your supporters aresafe and confident; we strongly advise booking as this is a first come firstserved service
Good news for Coast & Country tenants!
Out and about in Redcar for less
Get in touch and find out more.....
It could change your life!
Coast & Country Assistant Chief ExecutiveRonny Harris (centre)
More people can go about their every
day activities with independence.
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10a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday(Excluding Bank Holidays)
3 - 4 Pybus Place Redcar TS10 3AEJust off the Esplanade Near Pacittos and Blue Badge ParkingPhone/Fax & Voicemail: 01642 498894Text: 07918 698700 E Mail: [email protected]
Redcar & Cleveland ROCsInformation and Shopmobility Service
Easter 2012
Our service will be open on:Easter Saturday 7th April
(To avoid disappointment we suggest you book early if youwish to hire an Easter scooter as demand will be high)
We will be closed on:Good Friday 6th April
and
Easter Monday 9th April
We hope that everyone will enjoy the break!
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10a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday(Excluding Bank Holidays)3 - 4 Pybus Place Redcar TS10 3AEJust off the Esplanade Near Pacittos and Blue Badge ParkingPhone/Fax & Voicemail: 01642 498894
Text: 07918 698700 E Mail: [email protected]
Redcar & Cleveland ROCsInformation and Shopmobility Service
Membership is 15 per year and 10 for members ofF.R.O.G. Transport and Coast & Country Housing
tenants
Members have 3 hours free use each time you hire ascooter, power chair, wheelchair or walker and then2.00 an hour. Casual use is 2.00 an hour.
Long term manual wheelchair or walker hire is 20for the first week and 10 for each additional week.
Best to book to avoid disappointment!!
ROCs Shopmobility Service
Credit Union Collection PointR&C Money Tree Credit Union is a profit sharing,financial co-operative owned and controlled by its members.Anyone over 18 who lives or works in Redcar & Cleveland iseligible for full membership.The Junior Savers programme is for under 18s.
All welcome regardless of income, employment status, age or
debt history.You can join here and we will help you to fill in an application form, andexplain some of the benefits of joining R&C Money Tree Credit Union as aconvenient way to save and borrow money.
Available here!11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday
Our Best seller RADAR keys only 3.00RADAR keys give access to disabled people to about 7,000 lockedpublic toilets around the country.
Also available by popular demand:Blue Badge Holders 2.50 Stick straps 1.50
Stick ferrules 1.00 each or 2 for 1.85 Key Safes 25.00
FREE: Why not use our Wheelchair accessible scales
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Redcar & Cleveland ROCs
Information and Shopmobility Service
ROCs Information Service
Information is the key to independent livingROC works with many partners to help you make positive & informed choices.We have a wide range of information in different formats in the shop & through
the internet. Ask ROC about: Aids & Adaptations, transport, leisure, sport,
welfare rights, disability, mental health, sensory loss, local services, carers,
advocacy, volunteering, education & training, having a voice.
Got a question or concern? If we cannot help we will know someone who can.
Confidential, free & independentFree Shopmobility Directories and Open Britain Magazines
April TIME ORGANISATION
Wednesday 4th 1p.m to 4p.m Independent ComplaintsAdvocacy Service (ICAS)
Friday 6th & 20th 1p.m. to 3p.m. Victim Support
Tuesday 24th 11a.m to 1p.m Redcar and Cleveland LINks
May TIME ORGANISATION
Wednesday 2nd 1p.m to 4p.m Independent Complaints
Advocacy Service (ICAS)Friday 4th & 18th 1p.m to 3p.m Victim Support
Thursday 24th 11a.m to 1p.m Redcar and Cleveland LINks
June TIME ORGANISATION
Wednesday 6th 1p.m to 4p.m Independent ComplaintsAdvocacy Service (ICAS)
Friday 1st, 15th &29th
1p.m. to 3p.m. Victim Support
Tuesday 26th 11a.m to 1p.m Redcar and Cleveland LINks
AprilJune 2012 Hot Desk PartnersHere at our shop!
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Redcar & Cleveland ROCs
Information and Shopmobility Service
April to June 2012 Info Themes
100,000 people inthe UK haveMultiple Sclerosis.It affects twomillion more.
MS SocietyHelpline:0808 800 8000
www.mssociety.org.uk
Carers Togethers local
Dementia Advisor ServiceFree & confidential
Promoting the importance of early diagnosis!
If you or someone you know has concerns about their memory or has been
diagnosed with dementia contact Jo on 01642 488408 for a chat and support.home.btconnect.com/carerstogether-rc.org.uk/dementia.html
Details of Carers Week activities happening in our borough will soon be availableat ROCs Information and Shopmobility Service and of course from us at
Carers Together in Redcar & ClevelandFor further information, please contact us: 01642 [email protected] home.btconnect.com/carerstogether-rc.org.uk
18th24th June: Carers WeekIn sickness and in health
30th April6th May MS Week
Redcar and Cleveland District
Branch: 01642 482599
20th26th May Dementia Awareness Week
'remember the person'
Over 16,000 people in Redcar & Cleveland givecare & support to support to their family and friends.
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But dont worry, there is plenty of support
For a one-off payment of 40 eligible people can get: An easy-to-use Freeview box Installation by a security checked installer (or
delivery only if you prefer) A check on their TV aerial and replacement if necessary
A 12 month aftercare service, including a free helpline
are aged 75 or over,
or get or could get
Disability Living Allowance
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance
mobility supplement, or
have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
are registered blind or partially sighted.
However, this service is FREEfor eligible people who also get: Pension Credit Income Support Income based Jobseekers Allowance or Income related Employment and Support Allowance
Meanwhile you can contact The Help Scheme on 0800 40 85 90
or text 80002 or80002 or80002 or80002 orvisitwww.helpscheme.co.ukfor more details.
For general information about the digital switchover in the Tees Valley
area anyone can Contact Digital UK on 0845 650 50 50 orvisitwww.digitaluk.co.ukfor help
Digital TV is coming to Tees
Valley so get ready for theSwitchover
Stage 1: 12th September 2012Stage 2: 26th September 2012
From May you will be able to get help and support about
Digital switchover and YOU from:
Redcar & Cleveland ROCs Information and Shopmobility Service(working in partnership with Tees Valley Rural Community Councils Digital Outreach Project)
We are here to help you make the switch!We are here to help you make the switch!We are here to help you make the switch!We are here to help you make the switch!
There is a Help Scheme
You can get help you convert your TV to digital if you: