New delegating payments guide

New research has found that the majority of people needing assistance to make payments due to illness, capability or mobility challenges, are putting themselves at risk of fraud by sharing their card and PIN. More than half of those surveyed were also not aware of each of the safer options to make payments, such as a prepaid card or opening up a second account. To help these consumers, a new Pay Your Way consumer advice guide from the Payments Council sets out payment
options to help people stay in control of their financial affairs, when making payments independently or visiting the bank or ATM is difficult. Visit http://www.payyourway. org.uk/faqs/guides/ managing-payments/ to download the “Pay Your Way” Guide

Power loss emergencies – get on the register!!! – recommended by an NMC client

SP Energy Networks keep a Priority Services Register so that they can contact their most vulnerable customers if they experience a power interruption.  People can be included on the register if they are dependent on medical equipment, chronically sick, disabled, or have some other special need that may require a special level of assistance. Register by calling 0845 273 4444 or email: customer.care@ sppowersystems.com

Neuro Therapy Centre

Last year The MS Centre in Saltney, changed its name to The Neuro Therapy Centre. The Centre provides practical support and therapies to manage the symptoms of MS and other neurological conditions and supports over 400 people. For more information contact: The Neuro Therapy Centre, Units C1 – C4, Brymau Estate 1, River Lane, Saltney, Chester. Tel: 01244 678619 Email: info@neurotherapycentre.org

Carers Trust launches guide to buying care

Carers Trust have launched a series of guides to help carers, families and people with care needs to know what to look out for when buying care. Finding the right care package can be a minefield. This guide helps people to understand what they should look out for when buying care and points people to where they can find quality assured care services from across the network.

Call 0800 085 0307. The Helpline is open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Email: advice@cheshirecarerscentre. org.uk
or visit: www.carers.org/cheshire

Flintshire disability Forum (FDF)

Offers:

• Wheelchair and walker hire
• Information and Advice
• Outreach Information Service
• Volunteering Opportunities in a supportive environment
• Social group activities and outings.

Opening hours: Monday–Thursday 10am–1pm, Friday 9.30am–12.30
Old Town Hall, Earl Road, Mold, CH7 1AB
Tel. 01352 755546 E.mail admin@flintshirehiredisability.org