Launch of advice stand in the Market

Information where you need it. Council launches advice stand in Romford Market

Carepoint stand in Romford Market

​From last Friday (3 June) information and advice on subjects ranging from looking after yourself and getting out and about right through to your rights as a carer were available in a stand at Romford Market Place.

​The staff on hand at the stall can help with questions you may have on:

• Your health and wellbeing 
• Getting support to live in your home 
• Your housing options 
• Paying for care 
• Being a carer 
• Getting out and about 
• Being safe 
• Your benefits 
• The support services available in your area

 

As well as any other care and support enquiries you may have.

 

Barbara Nicholls, acting director of adult services, said: “This is just one of the ways the Council is adapting to ensure it reaches the residents who need its help.

 

“Our service provides free, confidential information to anyone over the age of 18 on your social care circumstances, wellbeing, getting out and about, housing and your rights as a carer. The service will also help you to find the services available in your area that may be able to support you or someone you know.

 

“We’re working hard with Family Mosaic who provide the Care Point service so residents can drop in and have a chat with one of the advisors at any one of the locations. You can find Care Point in Romford Market every Friday, at myplace Youth Centre on certain days or at Holgate House, Romford. Or you can visit Care Point at one of the drop-in’s across the borough.

 

“So, if you have a question, why not pop along and have a chat with one of the expert advisors on hand? They’re there to help.”

 

The service is based in myplace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Romford RM3 9EN

Monday 9.00am to 2.00pm 
Tuesday 12.00pm to 5.00pm 
Wednesday 9.00am to 2.00pm 
Thursday 12.00pm to 5.00pm

 

or can be found in Romford Market every Friday 10.00am to 3.00pm until the end of August.

 

For more information and a list of drop in sessions, visitwww.haveringcarepoint.org.