Blackpool South Directory
When carrying out casework in my constituency there are some services that I have found myself consistently signposting to. My office is working hard to bring together an extensive directory of places in Blackpool South that can help with concerns around benefits, housing, health and more. In the meantime I have highlighted some of the key services in this leaflet. Feel free to download and print it off, or contact my office for a copy. Or scroll below it for the plain text with links.
Crime
Police
Call 999 in an emergency. For non-emergency situations call 111.
Third party reporting
Allow someone to report a crime to police on your behalf. Crimestoppers: crimestoppers-uk.org / Tell MAMA (for Islamophobia or anti-Muslim attacks): tellmamauk.org / True Vision: report-it.org.uk/your_police_force
Fylde Coast Women’s Aid
Free advice and support with domestic abuse, stalking and child sexual exploitation.
Visit: fcwa.co.uk / Call: 01253 596699
Community concerns
Blackpool Council
All local services and issues.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk
Your local councillor
Elected by the community to represent you.
Visit: tinyurl.com/blackpoolcouncillors
Speeding
Report speeding concerns.
Visit: lancsroadsafety.co.uk/submit-concern
Enveco
For all waste management including bin collections, dog fouling and fly tipping.
Visit: enveconw.co.uk
Benefits and cost-of-living support
Benefits check
See which financial support you may be able to receive in this eligibility survey.
Visit: gov.uk/check-benefits-financial-support
Universal Credit (UC)
A monthly payment to help with living costs. Visit: gov.uk/universal-credit/how-to-claim
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Help with living costs if you have a disability or long-term physical or mental health condition.
Visit: gov.uk/pip/how-to-claim
Carer’s allowance
Support if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they get certain benefits.
Visit: gov.uk/carers-allowance
Pension Credit
Help with your living costs if you are over state-pension age and low-income.
Visit: gov.uk/pension-credit
Blackpool Council discretionary support fund
Short-term emergency assistance.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/
Housing and utilities support
Warm Home Discount
A one-time rebate on the cost of your electricity bill for those on benefits.
Visit: uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/warm-home-discount
Social and council housing
Apply in Blackpool South.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Housing/Finding-a-home
Homelessness
In an emergency attend Blackpool Housing Options office (Chapel Street, FY1 5DA) from 1pm-4.30pm, Monday-Friday to receive urgent support. Contact: 01253 477760, or housing.options@blackpool.gov.uk
Shelter
For advice on homelessness, tenancy deposits, council housing, private renting, eviction, or mortgage repossession.
Visit: england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice, or contact 08088 004444.
Blackpool Council tax reduction scheme
Financial assistance to reduce your bill.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Council-tax
Food Insecurity
Blackpool Foodbank/The Big Food Project
2 Holly Close, FY4 5QP.
Contact: 01253 358842
Email: info@blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk
The Salvation Army
Blackpool Citadel, Dorset Street, FY4 3BB.
Contact 01253 626114, or blackpool.south@salvationarmy.org.uk
Blackpool Community Grocery Store
Discount food at Kings Church, Bispham Road, FY2 0LB.
Visit: communitygrocery.org.uk
Call: 01253 934511
Free School Meals
Check your child’s eligibility.
Visit: blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Education-and-schools/School-meals/Free-school-meals.aspx
Health support
In a mental health crisis
Call 111 and select the mental health option, request an emergency appointment with your GP, or attend the Urgent Mental Health Assessment Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, FY3 8NR.
Counselling in the Community
Affordable or free counselling services.
Visit: counsellinginthecommunity.com
Call 0808 1963483
Blackpool Light Lounge
Daily drop-in services in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling socially and emotionally.
259 Whitegate Drive, FY3 9JL.
Call: 01253 713277
Your nearest GP surgery
Visit: nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp
Your nearest pharmacy
Visit: nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
Emergency dentist
Whitegate Health Centre
150-158, Whitegate Drive, FY3 9ES
Call: 0300 123 4010
Urgent Treatment Centre
Whitegate Health Centre
150-158, Whitegate Drive, FY3 9ES
Call: 01253 953953
Emergency Department (A&E)
Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Whinney Heys Road, FY3 8NR.
Call: 01253 300000
Horizon
Drug, alcohol and sexual health services.
Visit: horizonblackpool.uk
Adult Social Services
Call: 01253 477800
Children’s Social Care
Call: 01253 477299
