Email: info@shims-msipswich.org.uk

Tel: Andy Blacker: 01473 425903 or 07905 369804


Some useful local contacts


Local Healthcare Teams 

Tel - 0300 123 2425

Community (district) nurses,physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the community


Mobility and Transport

  • Ipswich Dial-a-Ride - 08453 479379
  • Felixstowe Dial-a-Ride - 01394 270339
  • Coastal Area Dial-a-Ride - 01728 830516
  • Optua (Mid-Suffolk) - 01473 836777
  • Blue Badge Scheme - 0808 800 4005
  • Shopmobility Ipswich - 01473 222225


Personal Alarms
  • Hears Alarm - 01473 433236
  • Age UK Personal Alarms - 0800 023 4783


Other Information
  • Age UK Suffolk - 01473 257039
  • Local Healthcare Teams - 0300 123 2425
  • Suffolk Family Carers - 01473 835477
If you have personal experience of any other useful service, and feel that it should be included, please let us know - info@shims-msipswich.org.uk