You have suggested that you are at risk of getting confused or muddled when you go out and may not be able to find your way home. Often talking this over with an organisation or with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay your fears or give you advice on what to do.

Alzheimer’s Scotland can give helpful advice, this is not to say your memory loss is dementia related, however this service will be able to give you advice and guidance on helping with these issues.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Alzheimer's Scotland

Website: www.alzscot.org

Phone: 0808 808 3000

You have indicated that you do not go out as much as you used to because you don’t feel as comfortable talking to people. Often discussing this with an organisation or with someone who understands this difficulty can either allay your fears or give you advice on what to do.

Well informed is a service provided by North Lanarkshire Council. It is a relaxed and informal resource for people asking about mental health and well-being issues at a local level.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Well Informed

Website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Phone: 0800 073 0918

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You have answered that you often forget mealtimes, or that you have already eaten. North Lanarkshire operates a meals on wheels service which would ensure meals are provided to you one to four times a week. Menus are varied and can accommodate special dietary requirements.

To find out more about the service you can visit www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Alternatively you can contact your local reception services:

Airdrie

• Email: AirdRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01236 757000

Bellshill

• Email: BellRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01698 346666

Coatbridge

• Email: CoatRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01236 622100

Cumbernauld

• Email: CumbRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01236 638700

Motherwell

• Email: MothRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01698 332100

Shotts

• Email: ShottsRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01501 824700

Wishaw

• Email: WishRecServices@northlan.gov.uk
• Phone: 01698 348200

You have mentioned that you may be feeling stressed or anxious due to a recent life event. If this is a result of your financial circumstances there is help and advice available at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

CABIA - Counselling & Benefits in Action

CABIA is a voluntary organisation which is dedicated to helping alleviate the severe pressures on people suffering financial hardship due to physical or mental disability and their carers.

Contact Information:

Organisation: CABIA

Address: 81 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, ML6 6AW

Website: www.cabia.org.uk

Email: cabiateam@hotmail.co.uk

Phone: 01236 602 750 (Opening hours: Mon, Tues and Thurs 9:00 - 14:30)

You may also want to contact Citizens Advice Scotland for help and advice. You can find your local branch at: www.cas.org.uk/bureaux.

If you are a council tax payer and home owner, and you get either loft or cavity wall insulation from our approved supplier - British Gas, you will be entitled to a one-off £50 payment. You don't have to be a British Gas customer to benefit from this initiative but to qualify the insulation must be installed by them, specifically through the council tax rebate offer.

If you own your home and are interested in the scheme please call British Gas using the details below. There are a number of options available to owner occupiers when having energy saving measures carried out in their homes. The Councils own Energy Advice Unit will give impartial advice on the full range of subsidised options available for the installation of cavity wall and loft insulation. They also give general advice on other ways to reduce the cost of fuel bills and can explain the benefits of taking advantage of the increasing range of renewable energy technologies.

Contact Information:

Organisation: British Gas

Phone: 0845 605 2535 (quote reference NLCT) (Lines are open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 1pm Saturday)

You have answered that you don’t go out as often as you used to as you don’t feel as steady or you cannot walk as far as you need to. You may find a shopmobility service which provides scooters and wheelchairs helpful.

Shopmobility in North Lanarkshire gives people with limited mobility the opportunity to access their town centre shops and leisure facilities with freedom and independence.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Shopmobility

Website: www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk

Coatbridge: 01236 605799

Motherwell: 01698 303199