Alcohol Focus Scotland is Scotland’s national charity working to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. The website contains information of national and local organisations who may be able to help, and also has sections containing Alcohol information, and advice on getting help.

For more information, please visit www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk.

You may find that talking to someone would help you.

There are several organisations which you can contact for help such as 'Breathing Space', which is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression, loneliness or anxiety.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Breathing Space

Website: Breathing Space Scotland

Phone: 0800 838587

Please be aware that by fitting the following product it will mean the person has no means of cooking hot food.

SGN manages the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across Scotland and the south of England. They also provide the gas emergency service in these areas. They understand that vulnerable customers, such as people with Alzheimer’s or autism, need extra safeguarding in place. Statistics show that elderly and people in vulnerable situations are at a much greater risk from gas leaks and fires in their homes. The locking cooker valve helps vulnerable customers retain their independence at home and provides reassurance to family, friends and carers. The simple safety device is fitted to existing gas cooker pipework. When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped. This eliminates the risk of the cooker being unintentionally turned on or left on, and gives peace of mind to the carer or relative that the cooker can’t be used when they leave the house or the room. The carer or relative can easily turn the valve on using the key when the cooker is required, enabling the vulnerable person to continue to use their gas cooker safely.

SGN have so far fitted 187 locking cooker valves in homes across Scotland and the south of England. They work with community safeguarding groups including social services, occupational therapists and emergency services to identify customers who could benefit from the safety device. They’ve now partnered with the other UK gas distribution networks to offer this free service nationwide. They provide this free service regardless of your gas supplier. You don’t need to change energy supplier or inform your supplier of the device.

For more information, please visit the website: SGN Cooker Safety Valve

The living well with Dementia Café has now been up and running since August 2011 and regularly gets up to 50 people attending. It is aimed at those with dementia as well as those with memory concerns. It provides an informal and relaxed environment where people who have a diagnosis of dementia, as well as those worried about their memory, their carers, and informal care givers, can ask questions and get information and advice from health professionals about any memory issues they may have.

We want to reduce the stigma of a dementia diagnosis and give those with dementia – and other memory problems – their families, and informal carers, a place where they can gather, share their experiences and get some practical support in a friendly setting. Visitors will be able to pop into the cafe at their leisure and speak informally to a wide range of professionals and discuss all aspects of memory problems and get signposted to relevant services.

The cafe is open from 1pm to 4pm in Motherwell Football Club’s Centenary Suite on the first Friday of every month.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Dementia Cafe

Address: Centenary Suite, Motherwell Football Club, Fir Park Stadium, Firpark Street, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, ML1 2QN

Email: DementiaCafe.Motherwell@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Phone: 01698 269649

The Dementia Research Group is one of the UK's centres for clinical research into dementia. It is based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, which is the lead centre for trialling new drugs to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease (which causes the majority of dementia).

For further information, please visit their website by following the link here.

Alzheimer Scotland provides advice and support to people with dementia and their carers.

They provide the following services:

• Information
• Advice
• Support
• Carer education
• Outreach support

Contact Information:

Organisation: Alzheimer Scotland

Address: 64 Dalziel Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PJ

Email: LanarkshireServices@alzscot.org

Phone: 01698 275300

Alzheimer's Scotland provides advice and support to people with dementia and their carers, they also provide carer education and outreach support.

Contact Information:

Organisation: Alzheimer's Scotland

Address: 64 Dalziel Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PJ

Website: Alzheimer's Scotland

Email: LanarkshireServices@alzscot.org

Phone: 01698 275300

A Disabled Person's Railcard cannot be issued at stations. To get a card, complete the application form at the back of the "Rail travel made easy" leaflet, or get in touch by using the following information.

Contact information
Website: Disabled Persons Railcard
Phone: 0845 6050525
Text: 0845 6010132
Email: disability@atoc.org

You may be entitled to carers allowance if you currently care for a person who receives attendance allowance (various rates) or disabled living allowance. This person does not need to live with/be related to you.

This weekly allowance is a taxable benefit. Claim forms are available through your local Job Centre Plus (0845 604 3719) and Pension Services (0845 606 0265), or contact your local Social Work office for an appointment with a Welfare Rights Officer.

Alzheimer's Scotland give advice and support to people with dementia and their carers. The services they provide include: information, advice, support, carer education and outreach support. To find out more, please get in touch by using the following information. 

Contact information
Email: LanarkshireServices@alzscot.org
Phone: 01698 275300
Address: Old Town Hall, High Road, Motherwell ML1 3HU