We Are Citizens Advice - the people’s champion. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Our national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Visit the website here.

If you have equiptment that you no longer need, such as walkers, perching stools or bath chairs, these need to be returned to Medequip. Contact them here: www.medequip-uk.com

‘We operate community transport along the coastal strip of East Riding of Yorkshire serving our communities since 2003. Using accessible transport the aim is to encourage more elderly people, young people and people with mobility problems to travel and access key services. Reducing social exclusion and rural isolation through transport provision.’ Contact them here

The North Yorkshire Care Services Directory is your guide to adult social care and support. It contains contains details of a wide range of services, including: Home care, Care homes, Staying independent at home, Respite care, Local support organisations, Information for carers. You will also find helpful articles on accessing adult social care services, paying for care, and more. View the book here.

This is a small card that identifies you as a carer and should be kept with you at all times. It provides 24-hour emergency cover should you fall ill or have an accident and cannot speak to the person you care for. View more info here

Whitby, Scarborough and Ryedale Disability Action Group is a user-led organisation, led by a Board of Trustees, a majority of whom are disabled people or carers. View the website here.

We are a registered charity, formed in 1989, to provide information and advice on a wide range of key disability issues.  The group is responsible for its own fundraising and its work is driven by donations. View the website here.

“Our Carers Break service is offered to people who live and care for a relative in their own home. We arrange for a friendly volunteer to sit with them whilst their carer takes a break. This could be for any time between 1 to 4 hours dependent on the individual.” Contact them here.

“This service enables the carer to leave the house, attend appointments, go shopping etc. Our co-ordinator will try to match the person being cared for with a volunteer based on mutual interests, likes etc. Volunteers will usually visit between 2-3 hours per week at a time convenient for the carer and volunteer.” Contact them here.

Helping Carers and Older People in Ryedale. Ryedale Carers Support is a local voluntary organisation and registered charity that provides practical and emotional help for carers, the people they care for and older people living on their own. The service is provided by volunteers who can visit weekly, fortnightly or monthly for a couple of hours or so. View the website here.

We provide a short break respite to carers in the Scarborough district by the recruitment and deployment of volunteers and through community based clubs. View the website here.

Signposting groups, organisations and services that might be of particular interest to autistic adults, and autistic children and young people in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. View the website here.

We are an experienced and established team supporting people with dementia and those who care for them through a range of services. We can support you whether you have a diagnosis, are worried about memory problems or care for someone affected by dementia. View there website here.

There are different Life Line services for different areas. Please view the North Yorkshire Council website for info on you area. View the website here

The aim of the Compass Phoenix service is to improve outcomes for children and young people in relation to their emotional wellbeing and mental health by strengthening the range of mental health support available to children and young people. View the website here.

We empower people with life-changing information – helping them understand mental health, make informed choices, and feel less alone in their journey. View the website here.

Hambleton Community Action is a registered charity that offers a range of services focused on enabling and encouraging participation – socially, economically and within the community. View the website here.

The Community Care Association offers a wide range of support services for those in need in the local community. View the website here.

We want to help reduce social isolation and offer exciting activities and educational and social opportunities for children and parents. WHISH aims to build confidence and improve mental wellbeing through sharing experiences and gaining beneficial life skills. View the website here.

SENDIASS North Yorkshire provides information and advice on SEND policy, process and law to parents carers of children with special educational needs or a disability or to young people with a special educational needs or disability up to the age of 25. View the website here.

f you are aged 18 or over and provide regular, unpaid help to someone close to you, we may be able to help you manage your caring responsibilities, and also look after your own needs. View the website here.

Carers Plus Yorkshire’s Carer Money Matter service does not cover East Riding. Please visit East Riding Your Money Team website here.

Supporting emotional resilience and wellbeing for 15-21 year-olds. View the website here.

Just ‘B’ is a specialist bereavement support and emotional wellbeing service helping children, young people and adults across the communities of North Yorkshire, as well as offering specialist support regionally and nationally. View the website here.

Apply for free assisted waste and recycling collections. You can get help putting out your household waste, garden waste or recycling bins, boxes and bags if you cannot put your bins out due to disability, illness, infirmity, age or other issues. View the website here.

A Home Fire Safety Visit is a person-centred visit to your home by either our operational staff on a fire engine or by our specialist fire prevention team.  The visit involves a methodical look at you, your home and the behaviours undertaken within your home, all our information is just guidance, but it will help you reduce the risk and severity of a fire. View the website here.

Care Confidence was created by university researchers with help from members of the public and professionals. It is designed to help you feel better prepared to make decisions about paying for social care, whether for yourself or someone else. If you want to appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you about money and care, ask your solicitor for legal advice about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). Visit the website here