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Addictions
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Alcohol -
advice and support
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This service provides counselling advice and support
for people affected by alcohol abuse/dependency.
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Alcohol,
drugs and substance abuse
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Asylum
seekers - advice and support
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Provision of temporary accommodation, meals and other
advice and support for asylum seekers i.e. those
waiting for an application for refugee status to be
assessed by the government.
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Carer
support groups and organisations
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The social services department provides a list of
recognised groups and organisations that provide
advice and support for those who are caring for
adults or children with special needs.
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Charities
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Community
grants
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Providing financial assistance to the voluntary and
community sector.
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Community
support groups and organisations
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The social services department provides a list of
recognised groups and organisations that provide
advice and support for those who may be in need of
community care such as the elderly, disabled or those
with learning difficulties.
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Disabled
people - independence at home
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Rehabilitation provides people with physical and
sensory disabilities with help to recover and regain
their independence often following an illness or
injury/stay in hospital. A care worker will provide
advice on how to cope with illness or disability, or
organise the provision of aids and equipment to help
in everyday tasks.
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Drugs
- advice and support
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This service offers confidential help and support to
people affected by abuse of both illegal drugs and
prescribed drugs.
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Licence -
house to house collections
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Permission must be granted by the local authority
before a house to house collection can take place.
Application should be made to the local authority
with sufficient notice prior to the date on which the
collection is due to take place. In Scotland the
Civic Government (Scotland) Act, 1982 and the Law
Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act,
1990 require that permission must be granted by the
local authority for Public Charitable Collections.
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Licence -
lottery
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under the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (as
amended by the National Lottery etc. Act 1993) A
licence is required to conduct small lotteries,
raffles etc. by societies raising money for charity,
sports and other similar purposes, for non-personal
or non-commercial reasons.
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Licence -
second hand goods
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A registration certificate, issued by the local
authority, may be required by local legislation if a
person sells second-hand goods. In Scotland the owner
or manager of a shop or business selling second-hand
goods is required to have a licence from the council.
Permission is issued under the Civic Government
(Scotland) Act, 1982.
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Licence -
street collections
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Permission must be granted by the local authority
before a street collection can take place.
Application should be made to the local authority
with sufficient notice prior to the date on which the
collection is due to take place. This requirement
applies to all organisations that collect from a
street or a public highway. In Scotland the Civic
Government (Scotland) Act, 1982 and the Law Reform
(Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act, 1990
require that permission must be granted by the local
authority for Public Charitable Collections.
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Needle
exchange
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School
- clubs and activities
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Schools may offer clubs and societies for students
during lunch times, after school and during school
holidays
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Support groups
for children, young people and families
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Information and advice about organisations in the
local area who may be able to provide support to
children and their families.
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Voluntary
organisation - sale of alcohol
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Volunteering
- information and advice
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Provision of information on volunteering
opportunities available in the community.
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Witness
support
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Support and advice to victims of crime and people who
are witnesses to crimes.
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