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Data
protection DATE RAPE
DRUG Deaf Associations
Debt ADVICE deed poll
defra
dene hospital Denham
road community house Dentists
diabetic
association (diabetes uk) dial a
lunch ltd DIRECT PAYMENT directory enquiries
DISABILITY ADVICE Disabled Bays Disabled Equipment disabilities trust
diss disabled persons railcard
disabilities
(employment) DITCHLING FILM
SOCIETY Ditchling parish
council divorce
Doctors Dog Bins
Dog control do it
yourself Domestic VIOLENCE domiciliary care Donations
DOWNLAND
HOUSING ADVICE Drains
drug
support duke
of Edinburgh award DVLA
Enquiries DYSPRAXIA FOUNDATION
Data
protection
For
information on Data Protection, contact the Information Commissioner,
Wycliff House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, telephone
switchboard 01625 545700, fax 01625 5524510, information line
01625 545745 or visit their website www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk.
DATE
RAPE DRUG
For information on dealing with
issues surrounding drug rape and sexual abuse visit www.roofie.com
Packs on 10 anti
drink spiking stoppers can be purchase locally at Sainsburys.
Deaf
Association
There
are various organisations/support groups to assist hard of hearing
residents.
ACTION
FOR DEAFNESS (changed its names from West
Sussex Deaf & Hard of Hearing Association) 5a Hazelgrove Road,
Haywards Heath, RH16 3PH, telephone 01444 415582, fax 01444 415587, text
01444 415593, email wsdeaf@wsdeaf.org.uk
or visit their website www.wsdeaf.org.uk.
Their office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9.30am-1.30pm
and Tuesday and Thursday
9.30am-4pm
.
Friends
Of Young Deaf People 02476 641017.
Burgess
Hill Darby and Joan Deaf Club is a social club for elderly deaf and hard of
hearing people. It
meets monthly at the Community Resource Centre in Burgess Hill town
centre, and prov
ide
s social activities and
friendship for people who are often isolated as a result of communication
differences. Many members of the club are pensioners who have physical
disabilities and/or on low incomes therefore membership fees are subsidised.
Telephone 01444 415582 or textphone 01444 18001 244923.
The
Link Centre for Deafened People, 19 Hartfield Road,
Eastbourne,
BN21 2AR, telephone 01323 739998, fax 01323 642968 or visit
their website www.linkdp.org/
Hearing
Resource Centre telephone 01323 722505.
Mid
Sussex Deaf Social Club contact the Membership Secretary Colin Meeks
on 01342 315084 (text and fax) or email kcmeeks@ukonline.co.uk
the Social Club welcomes
both deaf and hard of hearing people and they organise six events per
year.
Brighton
Deaf Centre, Carlton Hill, Brighton,
BN2 0GW, telephone 01273 671899, fax 01273 625283 or visit
their website www.sussexdeaf.co.uk.
Royal
Association for the Deaf, Head Office,
Walsingham Road, Colchester,
Essex, CO2 7BP, telephone 01206 509509, fax 01206 769755 or visit
their website www.royaldeaf.org.uk.
The
Association also operates an interpreting service located at The Pines,
Lynderswood Farm, London Road, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8QN, telephone 0870
7743525, fax 0870 7743526, text 0870 7743527, videophone 0870 7743528 or
email interpreting@royaldeaf.org.uk.
Opening times are Monday to Friday
9am-5pm
.
Deaf 24/7 - An internet resource point offering
information on a number of deaf related issues.
Visit the website at www.deaf247.co.uk
Click
this link for information on Hearing
Dogs for the Deaf
Debt
advice
For
local debt advice contact Mid Sussex Debt Advice Tel: 01444 441893.
Open Monday evening 6.30 pm to 8.30pm or Tuesday morning by appointment.
There
is also a national debtline, free phone 0808 8084000.
This is open Monday to Friday 9am - 9pm and Saturday
9.30am - 1pm
The UK Insolvency Helpline is a free national debt
advice organisation. Tel: 0800 074 6918 www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk
The
Consumer Credit Counselling Service is a registered charity whose purpose is
to assist people who are in financial difficulty by providing free,
independent, impartial and realistic advice. Tel: 0800 138 1111 www.cccs.co.uk
DEED
POLL (CHANGE OF NAME)
To change your name by Deed Poll please
contact your local solicitor or visit http://www.ukdp.co.uk/
for further information.
DEFRA
(DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS)
DEFRA
protects and improves the rural, urban, marine and global environment and
leads integration of these with other policies across government and
internationally. They can be
contacted at Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London,
SW1P 3JR, Helpline 08459 335577, fax 02072386609, email helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
or visit their website www.defra.gov.uk.
DENE
HOSPITAL
(THE)
The Dene
is a medium secure hospital for the treatment and
rehabilitation of women who are detained under the Mental Health Act (1983)and
who are suffering from mental illness or personality disorders or a combination
of both. They are
located at Gatehouse Lane, Goddards Green, Hassocks, BN6 9LE, telephone 01444
231000, www.partnershipsincare.co.uk.
DENHAM
ROAD
COMMUNITY HOUSE
The
Community House is at 56 Denham Road, Burgess
Hill, RH15 9TG and the Manager, Paul Myles can be contacted on 01444
244140.
Dentists
For
information on dentists please view our list of dentists or visit the NHS
Directory which holds information on Dentists, Doctors, Opticians,
Pharmacies, Walk In Centres and Hospitals.
For emergency dental services please telephone 01444 440695 Monday to
Friday 5.30pm-10pmn and weekends/bank holidays 8.30am-1.30pm. Please
note that the emergency service is only available for residents who have not registered with an NHS dentist.
To find out further information on registering with an NHS Dentist please
contact the Dental Patient Helpline by telephoning 01273 403546.
DIABETIC
ASSOCIATION (BRITISH) DIABETES UK
For information on the Diabetic Association
please contact the Chairman, Richard Williams at 96 Chanctonbury Road,
Burgess Hill, RH15 9EY, telephone 01444 236110 or visit their website www.burgesshilldiabetes.co.uk.
DIAL
A LUNCH LTD
Is a private company who provides meals at a cost and is not just for the
elderly! For further details
please telephone Dial A Lunch direct on 0845 0702222 or pick up a leaflet
from the Help Point.
DIRECT
PAYMENT
Direct
payment helplines are as follows:-
Pensions
Helpline - 0845 606 0265
Disability
Living Allowance/Attendance Allowance Helpline - 08457 123 456
Child
Benefit Office - 0845 302 1444
DIRECTORY
ENQUIRIES
The
following numbers are instead of the old BT 192 Directory Enquiry
facility.
BT 118500
British
Gas 118511 and 118411
Orange
118000
One
Tel 118111 and 118211
Opal
Telecom 118114
Telegate
118866
The
Number UK Ltd 118118
disability
advice
WEST
SUSSEX ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED
WSAD
provides information, advice and services to disabled people. There
are local groups in Hassocks and Haywards Heath. Telephone Hassocks
01273 832510 and Haywards Heath on 01444 455558.
THE
ADVOCACY FOR INDEPENDENCE (AFI)
This
is a new service to help disabled people voice any concerns. They help
disabled people speak up for themselves, or when they don't feel they are being
listened to or treated with dignity and respect. To find out more
telephone 01903 753666.
DISS
(DISABILITY INFORMATION SERVICES
SUSSEX)
Diss,
previously known as DIAL, exists to empower disabled people in Sussex
so that they may lead active and fulfilling lives
integrated in the wider community. They
offer free, confidential and independent information, advice, home visits
and a representation service.
The
office is located at 226 South Coast Road,
Peacehaven,
BN10 8JR, telephone/fax 01273 585575 and is open on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday
10am-4pm.
DISABILITIES
(EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY
FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES)
This
organisation will help disabled people seek employment.
For further details contact Opportunities at Albert House, 82
Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XE, telephone/fax 01273 747460 or visit their
website www.opportunities.org.uk.
Disabled
Bays
You can ask West
Sussex County Council to consider creating a disabled parking bay
outside your property if you meet the following criteria:
-
Disabled Badge Holders
Only
-
Must be claiming full
mobility allowance, if under 65.
-
If over 65, Social
Services need to approve application.
-
No other facility for
parking (no garage or driveway)
Requests can be made by
email in writing or by telephone -
highways.southern@westsussex.gov.uk
or call 01243 642105.
Disabled
Equipment
Equipment to help
disabled or frail people stay in their homes is available from West Sussex
County Council Social Services. Contact them on 01444 446100 or for further details visit
their website www.westsussex.gov.uk.
Alternatively you can contact the Disability Equipment Service Help Desk on 0845
1272931.
Occupational Therapy Connect
can help residents who find everyday tasks difficult. To contact OT
Connect call 01903 839100 or email ot.connect@westsussex.gov.uk
The
Salvation Army Charity shop at 103 Church Walk, Burgess Hill will accept
donations of disability aids.
Age Concern also have a
very useful online fact sheet with regard to equipment, visit the website www.ageconcern.org.uk.
Disability
Aids and Stickers GPSB supplies stickers and aids, e.g. walking sticks
to the general public. They
can be contacted at P O Box
25, Portishead, Bristol,
BS20 6NJ, telephone 01275 842322.
A
downloadable Practical Guide for Disabled people can be viewed at www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en,
you will then need to enter the title of the guide into the search bar which
links you to the correct page.
There
is a website run by West Sussex Association for Disabled People where people can
buy and sell 2nd hand equipment www.wsad.org.uk
telephone 01243 774088.
Clearwell
Mobility are a company who sell and hire disability aids and have a shop in
Brighton but also a warehouse in Burgess Hill at Unit F1, Sheddingdean Industrial
Estate, Burgess Hill, RH15 8QY. Tel: 01444 253300. Their address in Brighton is
110 Warren Road, Woodingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 6BA. Tel: 01273
692244. www.clearwellmobility.co.uk
They
can also help with repairs. Clearwell can send to a report to an Engineer
who will phone the customer to see if they can solve the problem over the
phone. If need be, they can collect the scooter for a call out
fee.
Motability
is a national charity supported by the Department for Work and Pensions that
helps people to use their government funded mobility allowances to have a new
car, powered wheelchair or scooter, on either a contract hire or hire purchase
scheme. For information telephone: 01279 632067 or visit
www.motability.co.uk
Road
Tax Exemption Details of whether you can obtain a free tax disc for your
vehicle or invalid carriage can be found by visiting www.directgov.uk
DISABILITIES
TRUST
The
Disabilities Trust is a charity offering leading-edge personal care,
special needs education, rehabilitation and specialist housing.
They are located at Unit 32 Market Place Shopping Centre, Burgess
Hill, RH15 9NP, telephone 01444 239123, fax 01444 244978 or visit their
website www.disabilities-trust.org.uk.
DISABLED
PERSONS RAILCARD
Disabled Persons Railcard entitles you and a
companion to reduced price rail travel.
How much does it cost?
For
Burgess Hill residents who
choose to have a Disabled Persons Railcard the charge is £6.90.
To apply for the Disabled Persons Railcard please call into the Help
Point to pick
up application form or email helppoint@burgesshill.gov.uk
and a copy will be posted to you.
DITCHLING
FILM SOCIETY
For
more information telephone 01273 844679.
DITCHLING
PARISH COUNCIL
The
Parish Clerk is Mrs Mary Holman, Swansyard, Spatham Lane, , BN6 8XL, telephone 01273
843256 or email Mary.Holman@co-net.com.
The
reverend for St. Margarets Church, Ditchling is Jason Clarke telephone
01273 843165, mobile telephone 07814 366293.
To
find details of other Parish/Town Councils within the Lewes District
please visit www.lewes.gov.uk.
DIVORCE
NCH run a website offering practical
information and specific advice for parents, young people and children going
through a family break up can be visited at www.itsnotyourfault.org
Doctors
For
details of Doctors in Burgess Hill please view our list of Doctors or
visit the NHS Directory which holds information on Dentist, Doctors,
Opticians, Pharmacies, Walk In Centres and Hospitals.
Dog
Bins
If you would like to
nominate some leisure land which you feel would benefit from having a dog
bin installed please contact Lucy Harber by email lucyh@midsussex.gov.uk
or for more details call the Help Point on 01444 247726.
Dog
control
For
problems with stray dogs please contact the Dog Warden on 01444 477423 or
email
pestcontrol@midsussex.gov.uk
DO-IT-YOURSELF
Please go to Community Services for details on how to get help with DIY.
Domestic
VIOLENCE
There is
a drop-in facility at The Yews, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath on Tuesday
12.30pm-2.30pm
. No
appointment is necessary.
Anyone needing advice for themselves, a friend or relative, or simply
needing someone to talk to, can speak to
an adviser. You can speak in
complete safety, privacy and confidentiality to people who understand and
have the power to help. The
service is completely free and no appointment is needed.
If you are unable to get there in person, you can telephone during
drop-in hours on 07961 022443. The
Drop-in Coordinator can be contacted on 07961 022443.
For further information:
Domestic Violence Helpline on 08705 995443
Women's Aid run a 24-hr domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. The
number is free, confidential, operated 24 hours a day and available to
women across England. Their
website can be found at www.womensaid.org.uk.
The Women's Domestic Violence Helpline can be contacted on 0161 839 8574
and their website can be found at www.wdvh.org.uk.
Victim Support can be contacted on 0845 3030900.
The Samaritans can be contacted on 08457 909090.
Refuge also now have a website which contains useful information for those
affected by domestic abuse, and this can be found at www.refuge.org.uk.
The Mankind Initiative provides support and information for male victims
of domestic abuse. They run a
national helpline on 0870 794 4124 and their website can be found at www.mankind.org.uk.
Mens Aid also provides support and information for male victims of
domestic abuse. Their email is
support@mensaid.org
and their website can be found at www.mensaid.org.
Elder Abuse Response Line Helpline 0808 808 8141 deals with calls
reporting abuse of elderly in residential and care homes or visit their
website www.elderabuse.org.uk
Domestic
Violence Information Shops in West Sussex:
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Bognor Regis - Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am at The
Hub, Salvation Army, Canada Grove, Bognor - 07773 370454.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Chichester - Monday 1pm-3pm at the Relate
Office, Bell House, Theatre Lane, Chichester - 07950 164396.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Crawley - Monday 1pm-3pm at the Relate Office, WRVS
House, 3 Station Road, Southgate, Crawley - 07961 022443.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Haywards Heath - Tuesday 12.30pm-2.30pm at the
Yews, 55 Boltro Road, Haywards Heath - 07961 022443.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Horsham - Thursday 12 noon-2pm at the Relate
Office, Cemetery Lodge, Denne Road, Horsham - 07961 022422.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Littlehampton - Monday 12 noon-2pm at Dove
Lodge, 49 Beach Road, Littlehampton - 07773 370491.
Domestic
Violence Information Shop, Worthing - Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am at Welcome
In, 11 Crescent Road, Worthing - 07906 465624.
DOMICILIARY
CARE
The following private companies offer domiciliary care, such as washing,
bathing, dressing, meal preparation and general daily support:
Care & Company 01444 871345 Fax 01444 871376 or visit their website www.careandcompany.co.uk.
Donations
Burgess Hill Town
Council
operates a Grants and Donations Scheme to promote a
vibrant and active community in Burgess Hill.
The scheme recognises and supports the valuable contribution made by
the voluntary sector to the well-being of the community.
It provides financial support for community organisations working for
the benefit of residents, with the intention of improving the range of
services and activities in the town.
Types
of Grants
Minor Grants
of up to £1,000 are awarded twice a year, in June and November.
Applications will be considered for revenue (i.e. running) costs as
well as capital costs. The
deadlines for applications are 30 April and 31 August. The Minor
Grants forms can be downloaded as follows: Application
Form, Conditions
of Funding, Guidance
Notes.
Major Grants
of more than £1,000 are awarded once a year, for capital costs.
Applications for revenue will only be considered if exceptional
circumstances are demonstrated. The
deadline for applications is 30 September. The
Major Grants forms can be downloaded as follows: Application
Form , Conditions
of Funding, Guidance
Notes.
If you have any queries or would like the forms to be posted to you please
contact 01444 238204 or email elaine@burgesshill.gov.uk.
If
you require further information about grants contact 01444 238211 or email
judy@burgesshill.gov.uk
Downland
Housing Advice
For
contact details on Downland Housing visit www.downland.org.uk
There is a local office in Haywards Heath with a call centre Tel: 0845 688 7717 but all correspondence needs to go to
the following address:-
Downland
Housing Association
Po
Box 850
Bromley
Kent
BR1
9BU
Out
of hours emergency telephone - 0800 622270 (0845 688 9550 - from 12 October
2006).
Downland
Housing operate a drop in on the 1st Thursday of each month at Denham Road
Community House, Denham Road, Burgess Hill between 10.00am and 11.30am.
Maintenance
for Downland Housing is carried out by Rydon Property Maintenance telephone 0845
3003888. However, anything to do with central heating systems is carried
out by Robert Heath Heating Ltd Tel: 0800 032 0680.
Electric
Immersion heaters are dealt with by UK Property Services Tel: 01444 248394.
Details
of the mutual exchange and homeswap schemes can be found by visiting www.availablehomes.og.uk
Downland
Housing Association Rent Payment Cards
can be used at the following locations in Burgess Hill:
Post
Office, 20-24 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill
Post
Office, 95 London Road, Burgess Hill
Post
Office, 137 Lower Church Road, Burgess Hill
St Andrews
Newsagents, St Andrews Road, Burgess Hill
Co-op
Stores, Sheddingdean Shopping Centre, , Burgess Hill.
First
Point - A 24 hour response line that deal with OUT OF HOURS
EMERGENCY CALLS for Downland Housing. They can arrange for repairs via a nominated
contractor. They
are located at Marten
House, The Brow, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BS, telephone 01444 245408.
Drains
As a general rule
of thumb, the owner of the property is responsible for the drains on
his/her land up to where it joins the main sewer in the highway.
For further assistance please contact Mid Sussex District
Councils Environmental Heath Department on 01444 477292 or email ValT@midsussex.gov.uk
or visit their website www.midsussex.gov.uk.
DRUG
SUPPORT
Cosmic
is a support group for families, friends,
carers of people who have problems with drugs.
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month between
7-9pm
at Summerfold, 152 Leylands Road, Burgess Hill, telephone 01444 247998.
The
Crawley Drugs and Alcohol Advice Centre offer advice on safe sex,
prescriptions re drugs, needle exchange and an assessment centre.
They can be contacted on 01293 649856 from Monday to Friday
9am-5pm.
Frank 0800 776600
Narcotics
Anonymous Help Line (Sussex Area) 01273 604604
National
Drugs Helpline - 0800 77 66 00
Patched
- 0800 085 4450. A local freephone helpline for families affected by
drugs/alcohol. Open 10am to 10pm 7 days a week.
Self Referral Facility Substance misuse service
for people aged 19 - 65. Based at Princess
Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, telephone 01444 441811 extension 8510,
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. This
service is by appointment only.
The
Families and Friends Project provides a free and confidential service.
Contact them by telephone on 01243 382940 or by visiting www.westsussexdaat.co.uk
West
Sussex Young Persons Substance Misuse Service offers treatment and
support to 10 -19 year olds in West Sussex with serious drug and alcohol
problems, providing confidential, individual support and counselling for parents
and carers. Appointments in locations across West Sussex plus home
visits. Service available Monday to Friday. Telephone 01903 230600
or email: wsypsms@crinet.co.uk
Visit www.drugs.gov.uk for more
information.
DUKE
OF EDINBURGH
AWARD
To find out more about the Duke of Edinburgh Award visit their website www.theaward.org
or write to The
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Officer, The Fernleigh Centre, 40 North Street,
Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1LX. Tel: 01243 782080 or email dyouth@westsussex.gov.uk
DVLA
Enquiries
Visit
the official website at http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/drivers.htm
or contact the nearest office to Burgess Hill which is Brighton
on the following address:
DVLA Local Office
4th
Floor
Mocatta
House
Trafalgar Place
Brighton
BN1
4UE
0870
8500007
The office is open Monday to Friday
9am-5pm
and is a two minute walk from Brighton Railway
Station.
To report untaxed vehicles contact the DVLA Hotline 0800 0325202.
They will need the vehicle registration number and location.
DYSPRAXIA
FOUNDATION
The
Dyspraxia Foundation can help you to find sources of support in your area.
Their website address is www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk
Their
Registered Office is
Dyspraxia
Foundation
8 West Alley,
Hitchin,
Herts, SG5 1EG.
Helpline:
01462 454 986 (10 am - 1 pm) Mon - Fri
Admin:
01462 455 016
Fax
number 01462 455 052
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