What is The Well?
The Well is a place where you can drop in, both in your community and online, find out information, and receive general advice to help you stay independent within your local community.
The Well allows you to speak to Health and Social Care professionals and discuss what’s important to you regarding your health and well-being. Here you are directed to support that best meets your needs. Our friendly, well-informed staff will help you to access a wide range of information that promotes your health and well-being. The Wells bring together those who know all about health and social care in your local community such as Local Area Coordinators, Social Work, Social Security Benefits, and a range of other community, health, and social care staff. At The Wells, you will have a good conversation about what matters to you, whether this is living a healthier lifestyle, having meaningful activities, or living independently in your own home.
We can help you:
- explore all the local activities and groups you might be interested in
- apply for a community alarm
- if you are feeling lonely and isolated
- with your physical and mental health
- complete different forms
- join a local group
- with housing enquiries
- contact a local service/health professional on your behalf
- explore local support organisation
- if you are worried about financial issues
- if you are experiencing a bereavement
- gain support as a carer
- and much more
How do I refer?
If you are working with a client, who will benefit from speaking to us about their health and well-being, you can refer them by completing the referral form below.
What are the benefits of visiting The Well?
Some of the benefits are:
- You can have a face-to-face conversation with our friendly staff
- The staff are local to your area, helping you to find the information and support that you need
- You will have access to information and support that promotes your health and well-being, helping you to stay well and independent within your local community.
Who can use The Well?
Anyone over the age of 16.
Visiting The Well?
No Appointment is needed! You can just pop along to The Well in your local area.
Where are The Wells?
The Wells Across Fife | ||
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Dunfermline Well | High Valleyfield Well | Oakley Well |
Rosyth Well | Ballingry Well | Cupar Well |
St. Andrews Well | Leven Well | Methil Well |
Glenrothes Wells Ninian Quadrant, Glenrothes, KY7 4BL | Kirkcaldy Wells | |
Other ways to reach us
The Well Near Me Video Conversation:
The Well Near Me allows you to have a video conversation with our staff from your own home. All you need is a device for making video calls (smartphone, tablet, laptop), an internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data), and Chrome or Safari Internet Browser.
You can join our Well Near Me Waiting Room to speak to a staff member about things that matter to you. Just click on the “START VIDEO CALL” button below
Our Near Me Wells are open:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am to 12noon and
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 1pm - 3pm
You can also request a virtual Well appointment by emailing TheWell@fife.gov.uk with your name, phone number, a suitable time, and a brief explanation of the topic you wish to discuss
The Well Near Me can also offer a BSL interpreter. If you require a BLS interpreter you must book an appointment via the above email, or SMS 07984 356580.
Additional information
If you are looking for local groups, clubs, or activities near you then visit the On Your Doorstep Fife website.