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USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
At Evergreen, we’re proud to offer a wide range of services while partnering with incredible charities and businesses. Below, you’ll find a list of trusted resources designed to help keep you safe, supported, and cared for.
Why Volunteer with Evergreen?
At The Evergreen Care Trust we rely on a team of dedicated volunteers who help deliver services across the local community so that older members of our community are supported and cared for. Not only is volunteering a great way to help others, it's also a way of meeting new people, developing new skills and being a part of a warm and supportive community. Whether you can give a little time or a lot, we'd love to hear from you!
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Dementia Support South Lincs
The website of Dementia Support South Lincs provides information about a charity in South Lincolnshire that supports people living with dementia and their carers. It describes their services — such as one-to-one advice, emotional support, social activities and events — and offers a calendar of activities, contact details, donation options and news updates.
SKDC Council Tax
The South Kesteven District Council “Council Tax & Benefits” page is a hub for residents to manage and understand their council tax obligations, as well as discover what benefits they may be eligible for. It links to services for paying council tax, applying for Council Tax Support (a means-tested reduction), and other benefit-related help like Housing Benefit.
bLUE bADGE: nORTHANTS
The North Northamptonshire Council “Apply for a Blue Badge” page explains how people with mobility-impairing disabilities (including non-visible conditions) can apply or reapply for a Blue Badge. It covers eligibility (e.g. PIP, DLA, or serious walking difficulties), the £10 application fee, required documents (ID, photo, medical evidence), assessment options, and what to do if your application is refused.
SKDC Bin Collection Day
The South Kesteven District Council “Bin Day” page is a dedicated portal that lets residents check their household bin or sack collection schedule by entering their postcode. It provides downloadable calendars for different bin types (e.g. black, silver, purple-lidded, green) for 2025–26, and links to related waste services, including recycling guidance, reporting missed collections, and more detailed waste-collection policies.
Blue Badge: Lincolnshire
The Lincolnshire County Council “Blue Badge” page explains the local administration of the national Disabled Person’s Parking Badge (Blue Badge) scheme. It gives guidance on who’s eligible (including people with serious mobility issues, non-visible conditions or visual impairment), how to apply or renew (including what ID and medical evidence you need), and what to do if your badge is lost, stolen or misused.
One You Lincolnshire
One You Lincolnshire offers free health and wellbeing programmes across Lincolnshire that help people — for example, to stop smoking, eat more healthily, drink less, lose weight or become more physically active.
Blue Badge: pETERBOROUGH
The Peterborough City Council “Blue Badge Parking Scheme” page explains how eligible residents with disabilities can apply for a Blue Badge, what parking benefits the badge gives (e.g. free on-street parking and limited waiting bays), and where it can’t be used (such as in resident-permit or loading bays). It covers eligibility criteria, how to apply or replace a badge online (or by phone), the £10 admin fee, and what to do if you want to appeal a decision or report misuse.
Local Citizens Advice
The Citizens Advice South Lincolnshire website is for a local charity that provides free, impartial advice and support to people in South Lincolnshire, including in Grantham, Stamford, and Spalding. They help with issues like debt, housing, benefits, employment, consumer problems, migrants’ rights, and scams. You can contact them via their freephone Adviceline (0808 278 7996), drop in to one of their offices, or get advice online.
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Benefits for those on a low income
This webpage outlines government support available to people with limited income. It covers help with housing (e.g. Universal Credit, Housing Benefit), energy costs (e.g. Warm Home Discount), and more general support like council tax reduction, help with health costs, and low-income assistance for older people (e.g. Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit).
Carers allowance
This webpage outlines government support available to people with limited income. It covers help with housing (e.g. Universal Credit, Housing Benefit), energy costs (e.g. Warm Home Discount), and more general support like council tax reduction, help with health costs, and low-income assistance for older people (e.g. Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit).
Benefits Calculator
Benefits calculators are online tools that help individuals estimate what financial support or government benefits they may be entitled to. Users typically input information about their income, savings, household size, and current benefits, and the calculator provides an indication of eligibility and potential payment amounts. They can cover a wide range of support, including unemployment benefits, housing assistance, tax credits, disability support, and low-income or pension-related benefits. These tools are designed to help people plan their finances and understand what help is available.
How to claim bereavement benefits
This webpage outlines government support available to people with limited income. It covers help with housing (e.g. Universal Credit, Housing Benefit), energy costs (e.g. Warm Home Discount), and more general support like council tax reduction, help with health costs, and low-income assistance for older people (e.g. Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit).
Attendance Allowance
This webpage explains a non‑means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition and need help caring for themselves or supervision. It’s paid at two rates depending on care needs, and eligibility is based on the level of help required rather than having an actual carer.
Independent Age
The website for Independent Age (UK) provides free, impartial advice and support for older people facing financial hardship. Services include a helpline for issues like benefits, housing, care and loneliness, a wide range of downloadable or orderable guides, and campaigns to improve later-life living.
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How to stay safe online as an older person
The page from Age UK offers practical guidance for older people on how to stay safe online — covering common scams, how to protect devices, check website security, and manage privacy on social media.
Digital and Technology
The page from Action for Elders outlines free digital and technology support services for older adults — helping them get online, use smartphones, tablets or computers, access internet-services safely, stay connected with friends and family, and feel confident navigating the digital world.
free it support
This webpage explains a non‑means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition and need help caring for themselves or supervision. It’s paid at two rates depending on care needs, and eligibility is based on the level of help required rather than having an actual carer.
avoiding scams
General advice on how to help elderly people avoid scams. This is a useful article and worth reading over.
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The Bread and Butter Thing
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is a UK charity that offers affordable food clubs using surplus supermarket food to help families save money and cut waste. Members get low-cost bags of groceries each week and access to wider community support like debt and employment advice.
Discover Fresh Purpose in Retirement
RePurpose is a free six-session guide from LICC that helps people explore purpose, faith, and identity in retirement — encouraging a meaningful, God-centred approach to this new life stage.
how to keep warm in winter
This webpage explains a non‑means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who have a disability or long-term health condition and need help caring for themselves or supervision. It’s paid at two rates depending on care needs, and eligibility is based on the level of help required rather than having an actual carer.
PREVENTING FALLS
The webpage from Frailty Pathway titled “Falls Information – Public” provides advice for residents of Lincolnshire on how to reduce their risk of falling as they age. It covers practical tips like staying active with strength and balance exercises, making the home safer (e.g., removing tripping hazards, improving lighting), reviewing medications, and when to seek help from a GP. (frailtypath.co.uk)