Older people's services
The single contact point for all services for older people (aged 65 and over) is:
Brumby Resource Centre
East Common Lane
Scunthorpe
DN16 1QQ
Tel. 08451 303862
Fax. 01724 298056
Minicom: 01724 846172
Adult Social Care Directory
Email: receptionbrumbyresourcecentre@northlincs.gov.uk.
Services for people with physical disabilities
The council's Disability Services team manages services for people with physical disabilities:
Disability Services
Brumby Resource Centre
East Common Lane
Scunthorpe
DN16 1QQ
Tel. 01724 298000
Fax. 01724 298034
Minicom: 01724 298035
Email: receptionbrumbyresourcecentre.shs@northlincs.gov.uk.
Services for people with a learning disability
Services for people with a learning disability are provided by:
Learning Disability Services
Brumby Resource Centre
East Common Lane
Scunthorpe
DN16 1QQ
Tel. 01724 298222
Fax. 01724 298209
Minicom: 01724 298210
Email: receptionbrumbyresourcecentre.shs@northlincs.gov.uk.
Services for people with mental health needs
Mental Health services are provided by social workers and community nurses working together. You can contact them on 01724 275959.
344 Ashby Road
Ashby
Scunthorpe
DN16 2RS
Fax. 01724 275968
If you're not sure which service to contact, please ring any of them and they will try to to help you, or put you in touch with someone who can.
Occupational Therapy Service
The council and North Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust have created a joint Occupational Therapy Service. This is being managed through the trust with funding from both partners. It is one of the first services of its kind in the country.
New referrals: 01724 298206.
Enquiries and follow-up referrals: 01724 282282 (ex. 3961)
24 hour answer phone: 01724 282828 (ex. 3961)
Emergency Services
In the case of out of office hours emergencies people can contact the Extended Hours Service. Callers may get an answer machine, in which case the answer machine will be regularly checked for messages. It is important to remember that this service is not a replacement for the emergency services, such as the police or ambulance service.
Extended Hours Service: 01724 298160.
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