Seasonal Support - December 2024

The BCVS office will be closed for the seasonal break from 5pm Tuesday 24th December - Monday 1st January, and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2024.

If you need support during this time, the following information and services may help you:

Pharmacies:

The following pharmacies are open in Bassetlaw on the three Bank Holiday Days:

  • Christmas Day – Boots Carolgate Retford, DN22 6DY 10am 12noon | Boots Larwood Worksop, S81 0HH 2pm - 4pm
  • Boxing Day – Jhoots Retford, DN22 6AA 10am - 12noon

Other medical concerns:

  • 111 - If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do. They can help identify symptoms or injury, dental help, mental health, a prescription, or medicines information, and help with any existing medical condition.
  • GP – Check your GP surgery for opening times. Most GP surgeries will only be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and the usual weekend closures.
  • 999 – Only call 999 if there is an immediate threat to life.

NHS Mental Health Support:

  • NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Crisis Line – Open 24/7 – Please call 111 and select option 2 
  • NHS Derbyshire Crisis Line - Call 111 and select option 2 

Peace of Mind Toolkit:

The Peace of Mind Toolkit, which was created by young people for young people to support them with their mental health, is available online 24/7.

As well as being a fantastic resource for young people, it contains a lot of support and advice that would be suitable for any age group on subjects such as anxiety, what we eat, self-harm and much more. You can view it here as a translatable web page and an online booklet - www.mentalhealthbassetlaw.org/peaceofmind

Local online and telephone support services:

 

National Support:

Food Support:

Click Here for the Emergency food provision in Bassetlaw page

Nottinghamshire HAF activities:

For the HAF activities (which all include lunch) taking place during the Christmas Holidays please visit www.nottshelpyourself.org.uk 

Bassetlaw Food Bank

For information on Bassetlaw Food Bank services please visit https://bassetlawfoodbank.org/

Bolsover Food Banks

www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/christmas

www.ruralactionderbyshire.org.uk/foodbanks

Cost of Living Support:

The Bassetlaw Cost of Living support booklet is available to view online 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The booklet contains information and guidance on the support available in Bassetlaw on the subjects of Mental health, Money and Finances, Energy, Clothing, Food and Shopping, Children and Families, Housing and Domestic Abuse.

The web page can also be translated into any language.

View the booklet online here - www.bcvs.org.uk/colbassetlaw

Bolsover Cost of Living support page - www.bcvs.org.uk/colbolsover

Domestic Abuse:

Notts:

Juno Women's Aid is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottinghamshire running a wide range of services including the 24-hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline.

You can speak to a specialist trained female support workers 365 days a year.

Visit their website here: https://junowomensaid.org.uk/

You can call their helpline on 0808 800 0340 - open every day 24/7

For the National Domestic Violence 24-hour help line tel: 0808 2000 247

Derbyshire:

If you're experiencing domestic abuse or know someone who is, tel: 08000 198 668 and you'll get help from someone close by.

If it's an emergency, tel: 999.

You can also email the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline giving a number you can be contacted safely at derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk

If you're deaf or hearing impaired, or unable to phone, text the Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline tel: 07534 617252. Emergency SMS - text: 999.

For the National Domestic Violence 24-hour help line tel: 0808 2000 247