Health and Wellbeing Support
The health and wellbeing of residents is important to us. There are lots of organisations that can help.
For more information, use the options below.
Household Support Fund
The government have announced an extension of the Household support fund to be made available to Councils in England to help with significant rising living costs. It is intended to help those who do not have enough resources to meet immediate short term needs and require assistance with essential items over the coming months.
Cost of living support
Cost of living support
Debt and money advice
Information on debt and money advice services.
Adult mental health support
View information on organisations and other support available to help with adult mental health.
Mental Health Assessment
Lancashire's Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service
Social isolation
Information on support available across the borough to help with people that may be socially isolated and in need of some company.
Children, young people and family support
View information on support for children, young people and families.
Smoking and drug and alcohol misuse support
View information on smoking and drug and alcohol misuse support.
Emergency food support
A number of voluntary, charity and faith groups in Chorley have come together to launch the Chorley Community Helpline. This free phone helpline will allow individuals to access the emergency food support they require from a local group.
Domestic abuse support
If you hear an incident and think that a neighbour is in danger, or any children they may have, then we would suggest contacting the police. The police have a responsibility to respond and to undertake a risk assessment where there is domestic abuse taking place.
Bereavement support
View information on support available following the death of a family member or friend.
Adult social care
Adult social care is a service provided by Lancashire County Council.
Support for older people
View information on support for older people
Dementia
The Council is proud to say that Chorley is recognised as a dementia friendly community. Chorley Council works in partnership with a variety of businesses and charities throughout the borough to improve and better the lives of people living with dementia. We ensure that people feel properly supported and strive to build relationships with service users and carers alike. On this page you should find information about all the services available in Chorley and nationally.
Meals on wheels
We are currently working with ICare, a meals on wheels provider, who can offer a daily hot meal or frozen delivery service for qualifying Chorley residents.
Support for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
View a directory of services available to refugees and asylum seekers in Chorley. If you require any further information then please contact communities@chorley.gov.uk.
Diet and physical activity
We are committed to supporting people of all ages and abilities to be active and to lead more healthy lifestyles. View more information on physical activity and weight management support available
Your Home and You
You can find information on energy switching, a healthy lifestyles programme called 'Better Health Better Self' as well as the support that you can access if you are affected by COVID-19
Gambling
Useful links and advise to support people with gambling addictions