Welcome to Penderels Trust Wakefield

Please note that our postal address details have changed and are on the right hand side of this page.  Our telephone number and email address has stayed the same.  If you are calling our office, please ensure you use the full number including the area code even if you are local.  Thank you.

Please find below some general information on the services we offer.  

To access our Events Calendar, please click on the link at the top of the page.

Please contact us at the office if you need any further help or information.  

Services in Wakefield 

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with Wakefield Council to support adults and children who receive a direct payment in the area to get the most out of their care money and to achieve their goals.  Our support includes:

• Support when recruiting a personal assistant
• Guidance on all aspects of becoming a good employer including legal obligations and responsibilities
• Support with choosing and using a care agency
• Help with money management and keeping accurate records
• Payroll services

We also offer a managed account service which is available at very competitive rates.

Please contact our team at the Wakefield office for more information.

Drop In Sessions at your Local Library

The Penderels Trust team are holding regular drop in sessions in the libraries in and around Wakefield to make it easier for you to talk to us in person about your care and support needs and direct payments. You can also drop off any paperwork with us.  A leaflet with all the details including dates and times we will be at your local library can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. You don't need to make an appointment, simply pop along, we'd love to see you! All venues are accessible. 

Podcasts for Carers

A podcast is an audio programme that you can listen to online e.g. on your smartphone, smart speaker or computer. Podcasts can be a way to hear about the experiences of others who have the same interests as you, are experiencing similar situations or just for entertainment. They are good to listen to when you are doing something else. Wakefield Connect to Support have put together a series of podcasts to support people who are caring for others. 

Please click on the link below which will take you to the menu of the different podcasts available. 

Podcasts for Carers | Support for carers | Wakefield Connect to Support

Skills for Care Northern Individual Employer and Personal Assistant Network Virtual Meeting Dates 

Skills for Care are putting on a number of sessions for individual employers and PAs to share good practice, highlight new and innovative ways of working and provide opportunities to support and network with others. These sessions are all virtual on Zoom. Please download the flyer at the bottom of this page. On the flyer, click on the green 'Register now' to let the organisers know you are coming along. 

Adult Social Care Citizen Panel

Healthwatch Wakefield and Wakefield Council are looking for more people to be part of their Citizen Panel who work together to improve adult social care services across Wakefield. If you are a user of social care services, are a carer of someone who uses services or have an interest in adult social care, please get in touch with Michelle on 07542 850661 or email michelle.poucher@healthwatchwakefield.co.uk. You can download or view their flyer at the bottom of this page. 

Cost of Living Support in Wakefield

Wakefield Council has put in place a number of initiatives to help residents with the rising cost of living.  Please download the leaflet at the bottom of this page which gives information on what is available including the location of warm spaces. 

Carers UK Audio Resources Service

Information regarding a new audio resource service offered by Carers UK can be downloaded from the bottom of this page. It is aimed at carers who do not use the internet to search for information. 

Safeguarding in Wakefield

If someone you know in Wakefield is being abused or you think they might be, please contact the safeguarding team at Wakefield. It's better to be on the safe side. 

Wakefield and District Adults Safeguarding Board: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults-from-abuse/reporting-abuse-adults/ 

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership: https://www.wakefieldscp.org.uk/

Useful Links

• Wakefield Council Social Care Direct - 03458 503 503- Contact if you or someone you know appears to need adult social care services
• Personalisation and Assessment Team - selfdirectedsupport@wakefield.gov.uk (01924 307317 Option 3)
• Live Well Wakefield - Offers non-medical support services e.g. assistive technology, employment support, bereavement support and advocacy
• Turning Point - Mental health support in the form of talking therapy
• Richmond Fellowship -Mental health support  (01924 339157)
• Wakefield Families Together - Support for families and children including groups, activities and hubs
• DIAL Wakefield - Information and advice for disabled people
• Citizens Advice Bureau - 03444 111 444
• Age UK - 0800 169 6565
• ACAS - 08457 474747
• Health Watch - 01924 234007 - Ensuring your voice is heard in healthcare services
• The Silver Line - Helpline for older people. Tel: 0800 4 70 80 90
• Carers Wakefield and District - Support for carers  
• Increasing awareness and helping more people understand dementia
• Wakefield Advocacy Together - Advocacy service
• Night Owls - 8 p.m .to 8 a.m. crisis listening/advice service for families/children/parents/carers. Ring free 0300 200390 or text 07984 392700.