OSCAR Nottingham
Contact Name(s): Deloris Barnes
8 Church Square
Lenton
Nottingham
NG7 1SL
Telephone: 0115 950 9511
Email:
Fax: 0115 941 0503
Website: http://beehive.thisisnottingham.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=3562&PageID=17122
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OSCAR Nottingham was set up by a group of people emerging from the ‘grass roots’ who were concerned at the lack of specialist care and information for those with Sickle Cell Anaemia (not excluding Thalassaemia), The pioneers involved families, carers and others who come into contact with people with these disorders, eg: Social Workers, Teachers and Employers.
Description
The Organisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia Research, more commonly known as OSCAR, is now a registered charity providing services in Nottingham since 1983.
Services We Offer:
* We provide a safe and comfortable drop in facility where people can come to browse information and discuss any problems they may be experiencing on a one-to-one basis and in complete confidence.
* In offering support to our clients we make referrals to other agencies whenever specialist services may be required to meet exceptional needs such as housing, respite for carers and welfare rights.
*A Welfare Rights Advice session is also open at OSCAR on Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm. Appointments can be made at OSCAR.
* We also encourage client-led support groups for parents of children with Sickle Cell Disorders and client-led support groups for young people who have Sickle Cell blood disorders.
* We are open from 9.30 to 5.00, Monday to Friday.
We can help you by:
* Providing the practical help and support for those with Sickle Cell Disorders, their families and carers.
* Free ADVICE SESSIONS. Confidential and independent advice on cash benefits (including Disability Living Allowance). Sessions are carried out in complete privacy by a professional and dedicated Officer from Nottingham City Council’s Welfare Rights Service
* Advocating on behalf of those with Sickle Cell Disorders when situations warrant.
* Educating community groups, statutory and voluntary groups about Sickle Cell Disorders and related matters which may arise from having these disorders.
* Providing home and hospital visits when desired or requested.
* When appropriate, participating and facilitating the gathering of data for ongoing research into Sickle Cell Disorders following consultation and with the consent of our service users.
* Providing counselling and screening by referral to the Nottingham Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Service (by appointment only).
* Offer training and access to table top computers and internet facilities. All you need do is drop-in or make an appointment.
* Providing educational and recreational excursions for S/C sufferers and their carers/families
Definition of Organisation
We target people from an ethnic background
All members of the BME community