We are offering support on a range of different services that are available. If you are registered with a practice within the Durham Dales Area you are able to have support from the Social Prescribing Team.

If you have concerns regarding the upcoming colder periods whether it be fuel poverty, social support or benefits. There are some useful links below

• https://www.ageuk.org.uk/  0800 678 1602

• https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/  0800 144 8848

• https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/  03000 260260

• https://www.durham.gov.uk/saveonyourenergybills  03000 268 000

• https://www.trussell.org.uk/help-and-advice  0808 208 2138

• https://www.durham.gov.uk/socialcaredirect  03000 267 979

General Advice & Support

• https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

• https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/seasonal-advice

• https://www.durham.gov.uk/alerts

• https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

• https://www.samaritans.org/

• https://www.mind.org.uk/

Welcome Spaces Initiative 

Welcome Spaces offer some much needed social interaction with others, as well as support and information around the continuing cost of living situation and financial hardship facing many of our communities, including the increases in energy, food, fuel and other necessities. Use the link below to link to local welcome spaces where you are able to go and keep warm, many offer free hot drinks, charging points and Wi-Fi access.

• https://www.durhamlocate.org.uk/Search?CategoryId=152&SM=ServiceSearch&UDG=True&SME=True

• https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/about-us/news/welcome-spaces-return-bishop-auckland-and-darlington-memorial-hospitals

Events over the Festive period

There are some local businesses and facilities offering hot drinks and meals for those who may be struggling financially or with loneliness over the festive period.

• Red Alligator, South Church is open on Christmas Eve call 07478319285

• St Pauls Centre, Spennymoor Christmas Day Lunch call 01388 813404

Thank you!