An A-Z guide of organisations that provide useful information, resources and support
Age UK
Tel: 0800 678 1602
Web: www.ageuk.org.uk
Provides information on issues affecting older people and their carers.
Alzheimer’s Society
Tel: 0300 222 1122
Promotes knowledge and understanding of dementia, campaigns for change and funds research to find a cure for dementia.
Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Tel: 03000 616 161
Web: www.cqc.org.uk
The independent regulator for health and social care in England, ensuring health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care.
Carer Support
Tel: 020 7378 4999
Web: www.carersuk.org
Give expert advice, information and support to people caring for others.
Dementia UK
Tel: 0808 808 7777
Web: www.dementiauk.org
Provides specialist dementia support for families through their website and the provision of their trained Admiral Nurses who provide one-to-one support and expert guidance.
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
Web: www.eac.org.uk
Helps older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
Independent Age
Tel: 0800 319 6789
Provides clear, free and impartial advice on care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.
NHS Choices
Web: www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide
Care and support guide which explains people’s options and where to get support for those who need help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability.
Parkinson’s Society
Advice Line: 0808 800 0303
Provides support, advice and information to people living with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and friends.
Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
Tel: 0333 202 0454
Web: www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk
Help people and their families to find trusted, accredited financial advisers who have a specific understanding of financial needs in later life. A list of accredited advisors is available on their website.
Solicitors for the Elderly
Tel: 0844 567 6173
Web: www.sfe.legal
A national association of solicitors, barristers and legal executives providing and promoting a range of legal services for older people.