An online directory of local Self Help Groups.
Help and advice is available for existing and new self help groups. We also encourage the involvement of statutory and voluntary agencies and professional workers.
Self Help
Bassetlaw Action Centre
Bassetlaw Action Centre is a Community Resource Agency linking individuals and organisations with help and support.Our offices are ground floor and fully compliant with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Focus on Farmers
Join us as we work together to create a stronger, healthier, and more resilient farming community in Bassetlaw.Together, we can cultivate a culture of support, understanding, and wellness for all.
Befriending
Our befriending scheme can receive referrals from anyone who is suffering from extreme loneliness. Befriending is a means to reduce isolation and increase independence.
Car Scheme
“The Bassetlaw Community Car Scheme provides a community transport service serving the residents of Bassetlaw who are unable to use or access public transport”
Car Scheme Plus
If you want to get out and about but have difficulty using public transport, then Car Scheme Plus could be the answer. Our new Electric Nissan Acenta has been fully adapted for wheelchair users and offers a door to door service for people of all ages.
Community Minibus
The Bassetlaw Community Minibus is a new wheelchair friendly minibus which is available to local community groups and individuals within the district who need flexible, affordable and accessible solutions to their transport needs.
Energy
Our energy advisor is able to give advice on keeping warm and well. This can include energy tariff switches; identifying funding for energy saving measures and help and advice with fuel debt including a benefit check.
(GOGA) Get out get active
Get Out Get Active (GOGA) Bassetlaw is a project that is working across the district to support those who are inactive or have a long term heath condition to get active by taking part in fun, safe and inclusive activities.
Home Support Service
Offers a range of services including shopping, medication prompts, laundry, cleaning, a sitting service, light meal preparation and escorted shopping and visits.
Housing Choice
The service is aimed at older people, their families and carers, who recognise that they are starting to find things difficult in their own homes and want to consider their options to meet their changing needs.
Room Hire
Whether you’re a business, charity or training organisation our meeting room or training room can fulfill all your requirements.Conveniently located in Retford not far from the town centre, close to the bus and train stations.
Staying Well EPP
The Staying Well Expert Patients Programme (EPP) is a self-management course to help people living with long term conditions maintain their health and improve their quality of life through a course led by someone else with a long term health condition.
Training
We have a fully equipped training suite. ICT Courses are available through the WEA (Workers Education Association).