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The Friendship Café – Alton

A friendly, regular meet-up in Alton to share company, cake and conversation and help reduce loneliness.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Dementia-Friendly Alton

A Queen's Award-winning charity supporting people living with dementia and their carers in Alton with weekly activities and friendship.

Older People
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Hard of Hearing Group

A sensitive, caring weekly group in Alton for people with hearing loss to meet, chat and find support.

Older People
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Stroke Support Group

A friendly monthly group offering support to stroke survivors, carers and families in Alton and the surrounding area.

Older People
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Shopmobility

Free loan of mobility scooters and wheelchairs in Alton town centre so everyone can shop and get about independently.

Disability & SEN
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Ann's Guiding Hand

A range of care-related services supporting and encouraging adults with disabilities to live the life they choose, in Alton.

Disability & SEN
Alton
Cost varies
Self-refer

A31 Primary Care Network

A partnership of three Alton-area GP practices working together to provide joined-up, proactive primary care and community health services.

Health Support
Alton
Free
Self-refer

The Wilson Practice

A long-established NHS GP practice in central Alton offering general medical care and a range of clinics and self-referral services.

Health Support
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Chawton Park Surgery

An NHS GP practice on Chawton Park Road, Alton, offering general medical care, appointments and online services.

Health Support
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Community Hospital

A small community hospital in Alton providing a range of community health services and inpatient wards.

Health Support
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Community Association

The independent charity that runs Alton Community Centre, offering rooms to hire and a range of community services behind Alton's High Street.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Community Centre

A welcoming public community centre behind Alton's High Street offering rooms to hire and a range of clubs, activities and support services.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Lions Club

A friendly local charity, formed in 1972, raising funds for local good causes and running community activities in Alton.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Community Bus

A community minibus in Alton available for local groups and for taking people without transport to and from medical appointments.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

Alton Garden & DIY Tool Library

A community garden and DIY tool library in Alton so residents can borrow tools and grow food without buying equipment.

Community Projects
Alton
Free
Self-refer

PKAVS Mental Wellbeing Support

Therapeutic activities for confidence, routine, wellbeing and recovery across P&K.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

PLUS – Perth & Kinross Mental Health Service / Greenspace

Peer-led and community mental health and wellbeing support across Perth & Kinross.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

iDART – Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Team

Confidential specialist alcohol/drug treatment and support across P&K (self-referral accepted).

Health Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hillcrest Futures Community Recovery Service

Recovery and practical support for people and families affected by substance use across P&K.

Health Support
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Hillcrest Futures Young People Service

Substance-use, wellbeing and related support for young people across P&K.

Children & Young People
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Harm Reduction & Blood Borne Virus Service

Confidential open-access harm-reduction and blood-borne virus support in Perth.

Health Support
Perth
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Recovery Orientated Support – Auchterarder

Substance-use counselling, life skills and recovery support in Auchterarder.

Health Support
Auchterarder
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Recovery Orientated Support – Crieff

Local substance-use and recovery support in Crieff.

Health Support
Crieff
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Barnardo's Hopscotch Perth & Kinross

Support for children and young people affected by a parent or carer's alcohol/drug use across P&K.

Children & Young People
Perth and Kinross
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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