Other Services

Boston Food Bank

Three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred in crisis.

Job Centre plus

Boston Community Transport

Affordable transport solutions, provide a safe alternative to public transport and the private hire sector, run by volunteer drivers

Bringing Learning into the Communities (BILC)

Training provider offering a holistic approach to training for individuals, community groups, voluntary organisations and businesses

Boston & South Holland Domestic Abuse Service

Services to support men, women and children in the Boston and South Holland area in their struggle with, or guard against, domestic abuse.

Confidential, impartial support through the provision of a wide range of services

DAService@bostonmayflower.org.uk

Drop-In Services:

Mon, Thurs, Fri- 10-2, Chantry House, Lincoln Lane

Tues, Wed- 10-2, County Hall

Carers First

Charity supporting adult and young carers across the county

Good Care Guide

Directory of childcare and care of older people. Only includes care homes and registered domiciliary care services.

Everyone

Looking after the wellbeing of carers and their cared for

Headway

Support and information following a brain injury

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service

Range of support for the community and voluntary sector. Includes support to access volunteering opportunities.

Also includes MOVE project to support people back into employment, training or volunteering

PHB Choices

An e-marketplace and online directory of services, support and equipment. Searchable by service type and location. Can purchase directly through the site using a personal health budget or credit card

Royal British Legion

Support for the armed forces / ex-military community

Sense – centres, education and day services (Pinchbeck)

Centres offer a place for disabled people with complex communication needs to build connections by developing communication skills and independence, meeting other people, being creative with arts and crafts and taking part in sport and exercise – all supported by skilled, specialist staff.

Scope

Directory of services and support for disabled people. Searchable by geographical location

Taylor ITEX

Training and skills, Employability and employment opportunities, Functional Skills and Qualifications, Community Learning Programmes, Information Advice & Guidance

Wellbeing Lincs

Following assessment, the range of services on can offer are handholding support (generic support), simple aids to daily living, minor adaptations, Telecare, 24-hour responder, monitoring of Telecare alarm and signposting.

Boston & South Holland Talking Newspaper

Regular talking newspaper for blind users

Cinnamon Trust

The Trust’s objective is to preserve the relationship between owners and their pets. Volunteers provide practical help - e.g. walking the dog for a housebound owner.

A national fostering service is provided for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital. Also provides long term care for pets whose owners have died or moved to residential accommodation which will not accept pets. The owner is kept in touch with visits, if possible, or regular photos and letters.

Inspired Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a unique learning experience that uses horses as active participants; it does not involve riding and no prior experience with horses is required. Its focus is on the emotional and positive mental influence that spending time with horses has on your life. At Inspired Equine Assisted Learning CIC we offer a range of bespoke Training Programs, activities and Away Days for individuals, groups and corporations to improve, confidence, communication, personal growth, leadership and teamwork or simply increase their well-being and self awareness. All our activities take place in a safe, supportive and relaxed environment

Boston Mencap and Gateway Club

A range of activities for people with a learning disability, including sports, outings, fundraising events and coffee mornings

Boston Salvation Army

Youth Clubs, parent and toddler groups, lunch clubs, over 60s club

Jerry Green

Will rescue, care for and rehome dogs; providing care whilst they find a permanent home. Voluteering opportunities available

Lincs Ark

Rescue and rehoming of unwanted animals

Revitalise

Providing breaks for carers. Escort disabled people at holiday centres in Southport, Southampton and Essex

Pets as Therapy

Specially trained pets to visit people in hospital, hospices and other settings in which people no longer have the pleasure of animals. Can also be used in the treatment of phobias of cats or dogs under clinical supervision

The Appropriate Adult Service (TAAS)

TAAS provides effective support solutions to vulnerable people throughout the criminal justice and social care sector

Disabledgo

Directory of disabled access buildings throughout UK

Down Syndrome Association UK

Information and signposting for families, carers, new parents with a child with down syndrome, fair access to employment, benefits, grants.