Local Services - Health And Medical Advice

Links to any local organisations as well as government agencies in the Godalming area and beyond dealing with this subject.

Local organisations

Age Concern Waverley - Providing information, advice and support for older people, their families and carers on all matters of concern and interest. 9:30 - 1:30 Mon - Friday. 24-Hour Answerphone.

Chest Heart And Stroke Committee - Charitable organisation - relief and care of persons in financial need, suffering from tuberculosis, disease of the chest and heart, including stroke meets annually and quarterly as required at WBC offices

Childrens Assessment Team - For enquiries regarding any Surrey child who has a social worker already assigned call 01483 517345

Citizens Advice Bureau - Free confidential, impartial advice on welfare benefits, housing, employment,debt and money, family and personal,consumer, imigration and other. Mon,Tue, Thu, Fri, 10am-4pm Wed 10am -7pm,Sat 10am-Noon

Farncombe Day Centre - Mon- Fri 9am-4pm for lunch,light refreshment, hairdressing and chiropody; social and recreational activities. Assisted bathing and transport to and from the centre

Godalming Carers Support Group - Support group for carers offering a brief "time out" to relax and enjoy the speakers and other carers company Wey Court Community Room, Meadrow, Godalming

Godalming Community Responders - Responders are volunteers who are sent by the Ambulance Service to assist patients before an ambulance arrives. In serious emergencies every second is critical; because we are local we can bring the quickest aid to Godalming and Farncombe residents.

Godalming Old People Welfare Association - Over 60's drop-in tea Bar and Rest Room. Mon,Thur and Fri 10am-4pm,Wed 10am-3.30pm, Sat 10am-1.30pm. Services;Chiropodist, hearing-aid batteries Office :Mon to Fri 9.30am to 12noon and 2pm to 4.30pm

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Group Guildford - Physiotherapy, exercise classes, use of gym, social events, fundraising The Samson Centre, Riverside, Gulidford

National Childbirth Trust Godalming - Information & support in pregnancy, childbirth & early parenthood, campaigns nationally for informed choice for parents, antenatal courses...

NSPCC - Voluntary organisation to protect children from abuse & neglect. Free national Child Protection Helpline 0800 800 500

Rape and sexual abuse support centre - For anyone whose life has been affected by sexual abuse or rape, whether recently or in the past. Face-to-face counselling, self help groups.

Unsted Park School - Specialist school for children with Asperger's Syndrome. Registered for up to 40 students. Residential and day.

Waverley Social Care Team - To help frail and elderly people with physical disabilities.

Local government services

Apply for rehabilitation advice following an illness or injury (Surrey CC)

Find out about residential care for children (Surrey CC)

Find out about the keeping warm in winter service (Surrey CC)

Find out more about residential care (Surrey CC)

Find out about removal and disposal of syringes (Waverley)

Find out about dangerous buildings and structures (Waverley)

Direct.gov and central government

Help if you want to continue to live in your own home - Information about extra help available if you want to live independently, such as financial assistance, housing options, help with heating your home, and choosing a helper to collect your pension.