Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Local Charities

Age Concern Blackpool and District

Care Services for Elderly People

Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Society for the Blind

The Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Society for the Blind has been providing support since 1910 to help anyone with reduced vision living in the area regardless of age or means. We are an independant local charity providing many services. Please visit the Website

Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde MS Society

Covering the diverse area of the Fylde coast, our aim is to assist and provide information to anybody affected by multiple sclerosis. If you have any comments or suggestions on any aspect of the website, don't hesitate to email Chris Bradley - your friendly website editor for the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre MS branch.

Disability Information and Support Blackpool Wyre and Fylde

Welcome to the Disability Information and Support Services for the Fylde Coast.
We are a registered charity, promoting the lives of all disabled people, their families and carers, by supporting them in their desire to live an independent and dignified lifestyle - making their own choices.
Disability Information & Support Services are able to provide a confidential, Impartial advice service for disabled people and carers based on the Fylde Coast.

Donna's Dream House

The Donna’s Dream House Charity in Blackpool is a locally based trust providing free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and for recently bereaved siblings and their families.
Whilst the voluntary team of Donna’s Dream House provides the expertise, enthusiasm and administration, it is the generosity of many companies,organisations and individuals in raising and donating money, that makes it possible to bring not only sunshine and fun into children’s lives, but a sense of wonder, adventure, laughter and much needed holidays in Blackpool for the whole family.

Fylde Community Link

Fylde Community Link provides support to adults with learning disabilities in a number of residential homes, supported living situations and via domiciliary support.
We offer support services for adults with learning disabilities within Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and can also provide a service for people who in addition have physical disabilities and / or sensory impairments.

Fylde Community Link is a community based non-profit making agency in the Fylde, whose purpose is to provide an excellent support service for people with Learning Disabilities based on the principles of Valuing People.

Making Space

Making Space is a charity which exists to help all those affected by serious mental illness. Making Space is inclusive in its approach embracing the needs of service users, their carers and families and has over 23 years experience in the field.
In the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area one of the services Making Space provides is Family Support Workers (FSW).

PRTC Blackpool Carers Centres

Millions of people are caring for an elderly relative, a sick friend or a disabled family member. They do it unpaid and often without support. Carers UK is the voice of carers. We improve their lives by providing information, advice, support and by campaigning for change.

Trinity Hospice

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services provides specialist palliative care for adults and children who have life limiting illnesses in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.
Located in Bispham, Blackpool, Trinity is THE local hospice for Blackpool Fylde and Wyre. Our family of services continues to grow and as you explore our website you’ll find out more about how each one of these services cares for the individual throughout their journey and provides invaluable support for their families and friends.

The site aims to provide information for patients, carers, professionals – (please see the section of Info for Professionals) and of course for those who want to support the hospice either by volunteering or fundraising.

Useful Telephone Numbers

Useful Contacts Below

Advice Link 01253 476 843 / Age Concern Blackpool & Fylde 01253 622 812 / Alzheimers Society 01253 312 893

Arts for Health 01253 478 033 / Benefit Enquiries 0845 608 8524 / Blackpool Advocacy 01253 405 959

Blackpool Care & Repair 01253 651 555 / Blackpool Citizens Advice Bureau 01253 308 400

Blackpool Council Customer First Centre 01253 477 477 / Blackpool Health Trainers 01253 301004

Blackpool Link 01253 478 408 / Blackpool Welfare Rights 01253 477 770

Blackpool Wyre & Fylde Counselling Centre 01253 500 870 / Carers Allowance 01253 856 123

Disabled Persons Rail Card 0845 605 0525 / Disability Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 88 22 00

Disability Information & Support 01253 472 202 / Disability Living Allowance 08457 123 456

ICHER 01253 620 006 Making Space 01253 354 126 / Mental Health Helpline 0500 639 000

NHS Direct 0845 46 47 48 / PALS 01253 655 588 / Pension Credit 0800 99 1234

Safe Hands Home Services 0870 844 6688 / Sitting Service 01253 651 484 / Social Services Direct 01253 477 592

Tax Credit Helpline 0845 300 3900 / Tax Help for Older People 0845 601 3321 / Vitaline 01253 477 678