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Gateway to care

Gateway to care - October 2011
gatewaytocare@kirklees.gov.uk

About Gateway to care

Two people reading in the Gateway building
Gateway to care is in Huddersfield Town Centre, near the bus station.

Services working together aim to help you, your family and friends get the health and social care information and support you need, all under one roof.

Step through the door and you'll find advice for everyone who lives in Kirklees, including children and families, older people, unpaid carers and people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities. There is also support for homeless people and people with mental health problems.

Two people reading in the Gateway building
Anyone who has difficulty walking around the town centre centre will be able to borrow a Shopmobilty scooter or wheelchair free.

Gateway to care has been developed in consultation with
Gateway to care is funded by Kirklees Council and the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund and is staffed by trained specialist advisers who will explain the range of services available to you.

It holds special surgery sessions, and offers a signpost service to many other organisations, such as housing and other health services.

Services

Services on offer include
  • free use of Shopmobilty scooter or wheelchair - Shopmobility.
  • information
  • advice
  • Listening ear
  • benefits advice
  • assessments of need - Community Care Assessments
  • blue parking badges
  • concessionary travel passess
  • personal support
  • disability equipment advice and information
  • Home adaptations advice and information.

Opening times

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm
  • Wednesday 10.30am to 4.30pm

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