If you, or somone you know needs help
If you live on a boat on the Lancaster Canal and need help, or if know somone who lives on the Lancaster Canal and would like to nominate them to receive help use the options below to contact us.
If you are not yet a member you can get help by email, and we may ask you to become a member in order to qualify for help. As a member, you can book a phone appointment to discuss your needs in more detail.
Please note, that we are not counsellors, or welfare officers, although some of our members do have a background in these areas. We aim to help by providing signposting and empowerment to accesss social services that can help boaters.
By Email:
I need help or I want to nominate someone for help
Use this form to Self Refer to the LCBA if you need help or to nominate someone you know who is living on a boat on the Lancaster Canal who needs help.
We are not an emergency service
- If you, or someone you know is in danger, or needs urgent medical care call 999
- If you, or someone you know needs Mental Health support Call The Samaritans on 116 123
- If you, or someone you know is homeless and needs accomodation, call Homeless Link’s Out Of Hours Emergencies Number: 01524 67099
DO NOT wait for our help in the case of an emergency
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