Useful links

We have listed alphabetically some of the organisations to contact for information and help:

• Action on Elder Abuse - works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
• Age Concern - information and advice for older people, their relatives and anyone else interested in older people's issues.
• Alzheimer's Society -works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• British Deaf Association - latest news, information and services for the Deaf and signing communities.
• Care Aware  - advice on issues relating to long term care for older people.
• Carers UK - the voice of carers.
• Citizens Advice - The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
• Counsel and Care - help and advice for older people, their families and carers.
• Department for Work and Pensions - is here to promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment work and to end poverty in all its forms.
• Department of Health - provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.
• DIAL UK - Disability Information and Advice Line run by and for disabled people.  
• Directgov - find your public services all in one place.
• FirstStop Care Advice - an independent, free advice and information service on all aspects of care and support for older people.
• Help the Aged, care homes - everything to do with care homes.
• Help the Aged, care at home - dedicated to care in the community issues.
• Mind - the leading mental health charity in England and Wales.
• Mencap - the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families.
• National Centre for Independent Living - a resource on independent living, direct payments and individual budgets for disabled people.
• NHS, Social care - find your nearest social services.
• NHFA Care Fees Advice - advice about financial support available to help pay for your chosen type of care.
• RADAR - the UK's largest disability campaigning network.
• RNIB – supporting blind and partially sighted people.
• RNID – support for deaf and hard of hearing people.
• The Pension Service - government advice about paying when going into a home.
• Princess Royal Trust for Carers - information, advice, discussion and support for carers.
  

Your local voluntary services council and your local council will also have a list of organisations that can help, for example if you are from an ethnic-minority group.