A Platform to Talk

Mental health support group, specialising in:

  • online peer support groups to provide advice, assistance and promote best practices in the field of mental health and welfare
  • online and physical community events, such as walks or group meetings, workshops and providing resources
  • funding the delivery of mental health first aid within North East Lincolnshire
  • funding the provision of mental health counselling support
  • promoting awareness of mental health issues

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Location: Peaks Lane, Grimsby, DN32 9RP

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening

Screening is by appointment only

This is offered to men in the year they turn 65. Men 65 yrs +, and have not been screened before can ask for a test by contacting the local AAA screening service.

Trans women, in the year they turn 65, registered with a GP as female can request a screen by contacting the programme directly

Telephone: 01482 675507 – AAA screening service (voicemail available – replies same or next working day)

Information on screening – Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, a free test for men aged 65 and over – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

AAA screening easy guide (publishing.service.gov.uk) 

A guide to abdominal aortic aneurysm screening (AAA) for people with learning disabilities – opens video

Phone: 01482 675507

Location: Vascular Department, 1st Floor, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby, Hull, HU3 2JZ

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ABL Health

Referral to tier 3 weight management services must meet the clinical criteria set out below:

  • Be over 18 years old, registered with a HNY GP, and referred by a GP
  • Have a BMI ≥35kg/m² with any one of the following comorbidities:
    • Hypertension
    • Hyperinsulinemia
    • Dyslipidaemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Psychosocial dysfunction
    • Exacerbation of conditions such as asthma
  • Or a BMI ≥40kg/m² without comorbidities
  • These BMIs are reduced by 2.5kg/m² for people from a South-Asian, Chinese, Black African, or Caribbean family background

We are a team of healthcare professionals providing bespoke support to clients, including realistic goal setting, no strict diets or exercise routines, and an emphasis on long-lasting lifestyle changes aimed at maintaining a healthy weight after the programme.

What We Offer:

  • 12-Month Lifestyle/Weight Management Support Programme – Our core offering includes:
    • 11 bi-weekly sessions focused on sustainable lifestyle behaviour changes (offered as group sessions or one-to-one support)
    • 6 monthly sessions for continued support and guidance (sessions are delivered in a blended approach – face-to-face, telephone, and virtual formats – ensuring flexibility for all clients)
  • Holistic Health Assessment
  • Pathways and Support Offered
    • Bariatric Pathway – For patients meeting eligibility criteria, we provide support through a bariatric pathway, guiding them through the process and preparation for bariatric surgery if appropriate. Clients are encouraged to attend bi-monthly webinars with Salford Royal/Castle Hill.
    • Nutritional Education, Physical Activity, and Overall Wellbeing – We offer free nutritional and physical activity support and advice, considering behavioural, psychological, and life circumstances linked to weight gain and poor health. We also explore alternative diet pathways such as:
    • Low Carb Healthy Fats (LCHF)
    • Intermittent Fasting (IF)
  • Therapeutic Support – We offer one-to-one and group therapy sessions focusing on emotional eating and behavioural change.
  • Pharmaceutical Pathway – We provide Orlistat information sessions.

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Phone: 01724 580 680

Email: abl.t3services@nhs.net

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Accident and Emergency (A&E)

Anyone can attend A&E. It is for serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit us or call 999 if you need an ambulance in a life-threatening emergency, such as:

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
  • Persistent, severe chest pain
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
  • If you suspect someone is having a stroke

Visit us or call 999 if you need an ambulance in a life-threatening emergency.

Is it an emergency? – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Phone: 999

Location: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road Grimsby DN33 2BA

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Addiction Family Support

A safe space for people impacted by a loved one’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. We listen, understand and support.

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Phone: 03008 883853

Location: 86 - 90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

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Age UK

Free and confidential service for olde people (50 yrs +). We can offer help and support with:

  • Access to Care at Home
  • Assistance in completing forms, including Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance and Housing Benefit
  • A full benefit check, to check your entitlement to any benefits
  • Beauty treatments, including footcare
  • Companionship
  • Errand running
  • Handyperson (small repairs, safety measures, home security, energy efficiency checks)
  • Help getting online
  • Home help tasks including housework, laundry, light meal preparation, shopping,
  • Housing Options
  • Local Services and Support, including lunch clubs and meal delivery
  • Office appointments at both the Grimsby & Cleethorpes offices and home visits where appropriate
  • Warm spaces
  • Welfare Benefits, Money Matters and Pensions

All of this is on a booked appointment basis between the two offices:

  • 27 Osborne Street, Grimsby, DN31 1EY
  • 20 Wardall Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8HA

Our popular hot meal service delivers 5 days a week, with £1.00 delivery fee. If you have a dietary requirement, please inform when booking.

  • Hot meals with pudding – £8.00
  • Salad with pudding – £8.00
  • Tea-time sandwich, sausage roll and cake – £3.50.

Lunch club available at Grimsby offices on Tuesday and Wednesday, 12pm – £3.50 for members / £4.50 for non-members.

Member of the Later Life Partnership NEL – for more information, call 01472 312312 or email advice.LaterLifePartnershipNEL3@outlook.com. You can also visit the website.

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Phone: 01472 344976

Email: admin@ageuknelincs.org.uk

Location: 27 Osborne Street, Grimsby, DN31 1EY

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