Information takeaway

The DHI Hub at 31 Monmouth Street in Bath BA1 2AN offers a variety of services for people who want help with problems such as loneliness or lack of confidence, or who have health or money worries.

The services based here include the Information Takeaway, which helps people to find local groups, clubs and activities that they can take part in, and also tells them which local services are available for them. The Takeaway provides access to online databases and has a large selection of printed leaflets on site. DHI’s Information Officer can help people carry out online searches.

The service is free and confidential and DHI runs drop-in sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm which anyone can attend without an appointment. In addition, the organisation Well Aware runs a similar service from the Information Takeaway on Fridays from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The Takeaway can be contacted by ringing 01225 334 185 or emailing takeaway@dhibath.org.uk

The Hub also has a Money Management service. This is an appointment based service offering clients support in one-to-one meeting to look at and understand their finances. Sessions include completing a thorough personal budget to get a clear picture of and looking at ways to improve budgeting skills. It also provides information on types of bank accounts, understanding debt and planning ahead to better manage money.

Also based at the HUB is DHI's Reach housing service. More details.

To ensure access to a wide range of services, DHI works in partnership with many other agencies and encourages them to share its facilities. Also running at the Hub are:

• Clean Slate Training and Employment, a non-profit social enterprise that provides training and paid work for people facing barriers to employment. It runs a drop-in on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. It can be contacted on 01225 750 931 or at: bath@cleanslateltd.co.uk
• C-Change, a group run for and by people who have been affected by Hepatitis B or C or HIV, including partners and family members. It helps people cope with symptoms, discusses treatment options and offers acupuncture. It meets on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 7pm –9pm. To attend contact Joe Rowan on 07875 366 004.
• Battle Against Tranquilisers, which is open to those addicted to or affected by tranquilisers and who need information or support. It runs a drop-in on Tuesdays from 3:30pm to 5pm. Call 0117 966 3629 or 0117 941 2020 or see the website: www.bataid.org
• See www.thecareforum.org for more information on Well Aware. (This link opens a new window).