Support for Epworth Residents
Support for Epworth Residents
I will continue to update this page with information about various different support services that are available to the residents of Epworth.
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A Scunthorpe Mum has set up a Community Interest Company, called Period Points to help North Lincolnshire residents access period products in times of need. 1 in 10 people struggle to afford period products, so Rochelle Brown, has created a business to make period products available to all who need them.
Currently there are several Period Points in Scunthorpe and one in Kirton-in-Lindsey, but in the imminent future, there will be a Period Point on the Isle of Axholme, based in Haxey. Details will follow. You can find current Period Points here or via the My Period app, which can be downloaded here.
Home Carer
Home Carer
Private Carer, Paige from N.T.S Care provides in home care and support throughout the Isle of Axholme, including in Epworth.
To discuss your needs call Paige on 07772 503812.
Paige worked for me from March 2025 to February 2026, supporting me with my health and care needs. You can read a testimonial from me here.
The Priority Services Register
The Priority Services Register
The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free UK wide service which provides extra advice and support, including when there’s an interruption to your electricity, gas or water supply.
Vulnerable customers (elderly, very ill or disabled people, or those who rely on power for medical equipment) can register directly with their energy supplier to join the Priority Services Register - contact your energy supplier or register via the National Grid website here or via the Priority Services Register website here.
Epworth Charities is a charitable body dedicated to assisting Epworth residents who are in financial need.
The Charity is able to make modest financial grants.
Personal applications are encouraged throughout the year and these are considered on an individual basis.
Applications are treated as strictly confidential and should be made by email or letter to The Honorary Clerk to the Trustees (contact details can be found here).
Epworth Charities entry on the Charity Commission for England and Wales website.
Foodbank
Foodbank
The Isle of Axholme Foodshare Project
This scheme has now become well established, and around 100 people are benefitting from help from the Pantry each week.
Clients come from all over the Isle, and the Isle of Axholme Food Project make deliveries each week to households in Epworth, Belton, Crowle, Keaby, Luddington and Garthorpe among other places.
Residents are welcome to visit the pantry each Friday morning, between 9:30am and 11:30am or if you cannot attend you can receive a parcel at home.
Unlike the traditional food banks the Isle of Axholme Food Project will collect fresh, chilled and frozen food and food that is close to date. Where possible food will be frozen to preserve it.
Further details can be found here.
Additionally each Friday morning a Community Café is held between 9:30am and 11:30am, you can find details here.
Support groups and organisations
Support groups and organisations
Open to all carers.
Monthly on a Wednesday.
1.30pm -3pm.
Crowle Hub, High Street, Crowle, DN17 4DR
Open on the 1st Saturday of the month 10 am till 4 pm.
War Memorial Field, Station Road, Epworth, North Lincolnshire. DN9 1JU
Scunthorpe Central, Carlton Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TX
Tel: 01724 870941
Helplines
Helplines
Age UK
Age UK
Age UK Advice Line
Age UK's Advice Line is a free, confidential national telephone service for older people, as well as their families, friends, carers and professionals. Their team will give you information that's reliable and up to date and help you access the advice you need.
Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year.
The Silver Line Helpline
The Silver Line Helpline
The Silver Line Helpline
The Silver Line Helpline, run by Age UK, is a telephone service specifically for older people aged 55 and over.
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE founded The Silver Line Helpline to help tackle the feelings of loneliness and isolation that many older people experience. The Silver Line Helpline opened its lines to older people across the UK in November 2013.
Whether you're feeling lonely, need to access support or just want to chat, our friendly team is ready to answer your call.
The Silver Line Helpline: 0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line Helpline: 0800 4 70 80 90
Lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Benefits and the state pension
Benefits and the state pension
Details about state benefits can be found here on the government website.
If you are not sure if you are entitled to any state benefits, you can use the benefits calculator on the Turn2Us website.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income.
Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges.
You might get extra help if you’re a carer, severely disabled, or responsible for a child or young person.
Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension.
You can get Pension Credit even if you have other income, savings or own your own home.
When you apply for Pension Credit your income is calculated. If you have a partner, your income is calculated together.
Pension Credit tops up:
Your weekly income to £227.10 if you’re single.
Your joint weekly income to £346.60 if you have a partner.
If your income is higher, you might still be eligible for Pension Credit if you have a disability, you care for someone, or you have housing costs.
Use the Pension Credit calculator to work out how much you might get.
Pension Credit is paid every four weeks into a bank account.
You’ll also be eligible to:
Apply for a free TV licence if you’re aged 75 or over - apply here for a free TV licence here.
Get help with NHS costs if you get the Guarantee Credit part of Pension Credit - further information can be found here.
If you get Pension Credit you’ll automatically get cold weather payments - further details can be found here.
Further Information:
Further Information:
Further information about Pension Credit in England, Scotland and Wales, can be found here. Further information about Pension Credit in Northern Ireland can be found here.
Alternative formats:
Easy read.
Welsh language.
Apply for Pension Credit:
Apply for Pension Credit:
Pension Credit claim line Telephone: 0800 99 1234 Textphone: 0800 169 0133 Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234
By post - print out this form. Once you have completed the form, post it to (no stamp needed) Freepost DWP Pensions Service 3.
Apply online here.
If you need help with the form contact a voluntary organisation such as Citizens Advice or Age UK.
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