Contact us
To help you find the information you need, fast, please fill out the form or see the contact details for each of our departments and services below.
Alternatively, you can find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions by following the link below.
Get in touch
Our Departments
Living Support (inc. Outreach)
Contact
Susan Mosey
Living Support Services Manager
s.mosey@blythstar.org.uk
01670 360 122
Opening Hours
24 hour support available
Stakeford Nurseries
Contact
Graham Carr
Horticultural Services Manager
g.carr@blythstar.org.uk
01670 855 130
Opening Hours
Opening hours (Day Service):
Monday – Friday, 8.45am – 4.15pm
Retail Unit Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9.30am – 3.30pm
The Steamboat Day Service
Contact
Carol Boyd
The Steamboat Day Services Manager
c.boyd@blythstar.org.uk
01670 355 421
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm
The Woodfuel Centre and Woodwork Department
Contact
Neil Hedley
Day Services Operations Manager
n.hedley@blythstar.org.uk
01670 857 138
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm
General Enquiries
For all other enquiries, including admin and finance related queries, please call 01670 338500 (Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm) or email:
Contact
Elizabeth Robinson
Admin Manager
e.robinson@blythstar.org.uk
Contact
Wendy Ferguson
Finance Manager
w.ferguson@blythstar.org.uk
Media Opportunities
For all media and press enquiries, please contact:
Contact
Julie Dixon
Chief Executive Officer
j.dixon@blythstar.org.uk
FAQ
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How can I find out more about Blyth Star’s services?
You can find lots of useful information about our Living Support and Day Services on our website, you can also click on the links below to download our service brochures.
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What needs do you cater for?
Blyth Star supports individuals with a range of moderate to complex mental health needs and learning disabilities. The services we provide are highly tailored to our service users’ level of need and support packages are always developed in partnership with individuals, care givers and other health and social care professionals.
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Can anyone just turn up and join in with Blyth Star’s activities?
Unfortunately, no. Individuals who want to attend one of Blyth Star’s Day Services or access Living Support must have a completed CSP1 Needs Assessment and a referral from a Social Worker, Care Manager or other health and social care professional.
If you don’t have a social worker or care manager, you can request a CSP1 Needs Assessment from Northumberland County Council by calling 01670 536400 or emailing onecall@northumberland.gov.uk.
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How much does it cost?
Blyth Star Enterprises Day Services and Living Support services are usually funded by the local authority if you have been referred to us through adult social care services.
Individuals who hold a personal welfare budget can self-fund for our services, if this applies to you, please get in touch for further information.
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Where is Blyth Star based?
As our name suggests, Blyth Star Enterprises is based in Blyth, Northumberland.
In Blyth, you will find our registered head office as well as our Living Support accommodation and The Steamboat Day Service, however we also have satellite sites at Stakeford Nurseries in Stakeford (Choppington) and The Woodfuel Centre in West Sleekburn.
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Is transport provided for people who use Blyth Star’s services?
Yes. Blyth Star operates its own mini bus service for service users who attend The Woodfuel Centre and Stakeford Nurseries.
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Can I come and have a look around?
Absolutely! If you would like to visit any of our services, please contact the relevant department to make an appointment using the details on our contact page.