Local Resources for Support & Guidance

Citizen’s Advice Wyre Forest

Contact CAB for support with finances, employment, housing, health and much more.
You can contact them for advice through these methods:

• Text on 0743 461 3625 stating (i) your name (ii) your postcode (iii) the type of advice needed (for example DEBT, HOUSING, BENEFITS, or OTHER). We will then call you back on your mobile phone.
• Telephone Advice – call 0808 278 7891. Lines open 10:00 am till 4:00 pm(this will cost the same as calling any 01 or 02 number)
• Email – via the Enquiry Form on their website or email direct – info@wyreforestcab.cabnet.org.uk
• Universal Credit helpline – freephone – 0800 144 8 444 option 1

Wyre Forest Community Directory

We recently awarded a grant to Citizens Advice Wyre Forest, to fund their Community Directory website, ensuring it is maintained and fully supported for another three years. The directory gives you easy access to local information and contains over 300 organisations contact details.
You can visit the database here

Domestic Abuse Support

• West Mercia Women’s Aid Worcestershire – 24hr 0800 980 3331
• Worcestershire Male Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
• National Domestic Violence Helpline – 24hr 0808 2000 247

First Aid

St John’s Ambulance:

• Advice for first aiders: www.sja.org.uk
• How to do CPR on an adult: www.sja.org.uk

16-24 Support

Careers Worcs Information Advice and Guidance service offers support for 16 – 24 year olds looking for education or training choices

• Phone: 0300 666 3 666 (free)
• Email: careersworcs@worcestershire.gov.uk

Wyre Forest Night Stop

If you are aged between 16-25 and need support or, if you know of a young person who could benefit from their support,
please call them on 01562 743111 or email info@wfnightstop.org

Local Delivery Services

• Linden Avenue Pharmacy – 01562 822459 – Free delivery for over 70’s
• Regency Taxis – 01562 66666 – Collect Precriptions or Shopping – normal fare
• Nisa – Offmore – 01562 823577 (option 1) Min Order £15
• Cost Cutter – Hurcott Rd – 01562 746289 – Min Order £20
• Spar – Marpool – 01562 751571 – vulnerable customers within walking distance
• Co-op Franche -01562 754013- Call for delivery details
• Hodgehill Nursery– 01562 822058 – Fruit & Veg – Phone & Collect
• Rowberry’s Nursery Farm Shop – 01562 777003 – Collect or free delivery within 5 mile radius
• Stanley’s Farm Shop – 01562 700985 – Phone Orders Tuesday & Thursday for Collection
• Stateside Fresh Quality Meats – 01299 877180 – free delivery £10 min order
• Morrisons  – 0345 611 6111 – option 5 – Next day delivery within 10miles
• Shop on wheels Wyre Forest – 07931 872820 / 07432 659744 – Covers Kidderminster, Stourport & Bewdley. No minimum delivery

Pets

• Bark Hill Pet Supplies – 07768 267029- free local delivery 
• Just For Pets Kidderminster – 01562 861116

Food and Supplies Support

• Kidderminster Food Bank – https://kidderminster.foodbank.org.uk/ 01562 746600
• Franche Community Church – https://www.franchecommunitychurch.co.uk/food-bank-and-pioneer/ 01562 68183
• H.E.L.P Kidderminster – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2155284968060749/