Action on Elder Abuse
United Kingdom charitable organization giving help and information about the abuse of older people.
http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/index.htm
Counsel & Care
Charity giving advice and information to older people, their relatives and carers across the UK. Includes care home guides.
http://www.counselandcare.org.uk/home
CareAware
CareAware is a non profit making public information and advisory service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK.
http://www.careaware.co.uk/advice_and_assistance.htm
The British Geriatrics Society
British Geriatrics professional association of medical professionals interest in elderly medical care
http://www.bgs.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=104
Drugwatch
Drugwatch is dedicated to informing you about dangerous prescription drugs and medical devices.
http://www.drugwatch.com/seniors/ (Seniors Health page)
Alzheimer Scotland
Alzheimer Scotland is Scotland's leading voluntary organisation helping people with dementia and their carers and families. http://www.alzscot.org/
Contact the Elderly
Contact the Elderly , charity organisation to aid the elderly
http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/
Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
The Social Care Institute for Excellence's purpose is to collect and synthesise up- to-date knowledge about what works in social care
http://www.scie.org.uk/Index.aspx
Crossroads Care
Crossroads Care provides support services to carers in their own home. Find out how the charity helps carers in England and Wales
http://www.crossroads.org.uk/index.php?mid=1&pgid=1
Dementia Action Alliance
Dementia Action Alliance is made up of over 90 organisations committed to transforming the quality of life of people living with dementia in the UK
http://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/
Age Page
The Age Page is a blog that aggregates articles, research, attitudes and thinking about the elderly and their place in society in the UK
http://www.theagepage.co.uk/
Age UK
Age UK provides information and advice for the elderly about benefits, care, age discrimination and computer courses.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Age-Net
Age-Net is the UK's premier entertainment and information site for the Over 40's.
http://www.age-net.co.uk/
Anchor
Anchor is the largest provider of retirement housing, care homes and support for older people throughout England
http://www.anchor.org.uk/
Campaign to End Loneliness
Campaign to End Loneliness help people to maintain and create personal connections in their later life. We draw on research and inspiration from across the country to offer information etc
http://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org.uk/
CareDirections
The internet's guide to care and the rights of older people in the UK
http://www.caredirections.co.uk/
CareUK
Care UK is a care provider offering quality health care including Residential care & GP medical practice
http://www.careuk.com/
Ceartas
Ceartas, since 2008, has provided independent professional advocacy to all adult community care groups in East Dunbartonshire
http://www.ceartas.org.uk/
Citizens Online
Citizens Online is a registered charity established to explore the social and cultural impact of the Internet on society
http://www.citizensonline.org.uk/
Elizabeth Finn Care
Elizabeth Finn Care is a UK charity that helps people in financial need through grants and access to wider income support
http://www.elizabethfinncare.org.uk/
ExtraCare
The ExtraCare Charitable Trust provides a modern affordable alternative to nursing homes and care homes.
http://www.extracare.org.uk/
Fifty Connect
The lifestyle portal for today's over 50s covering Travel, Health, Entertainment, Dating, Leisure, Work, Money & Retirement, Home and Family and more
http://www.50connect.co.uk/
Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly provides a combination of nursing, residential and dementia care. Information on clubs, nursing homes and donation information
http://www.fote.org.uk/
Grace Care
Grace Care Advisers will help you choose the best care home option to suit you and your relative's needs and wishes
http://www.grace-care.co.uk/
HousingCare
A charity run site providing free info & advice on elderly care in the UK, specialising in retirement homes & care homes. Free telephone advice line.
http://www.housingcare.org/
Independent Age
Independent Age is a charity, providing lifelong support to older people on very low incomes. We offer support, advice and information
http://www.independentage.org/
Independent Living
Independent Living is the place for impartial information about products and services to help with mobility and independence
http://www.independentliving.co.uk/
National Benevolent Fund for the Aged
Charity for the aged that provide services and improve the quality of life for the elderly and older people in the UK who live on a low income
http://www.nbfa.org.uk/
Over 65 Magazine
New online magazine for the Over 65s
http://www.over65magazine.co.uk/
British Society for Research on Ageing
The British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) promotes research to understand the causes and effects of the ageing process
http://www.bsra.org.uk/
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme
RSVP is a free standing programme within CSV, which encourages the growing number of those aged 50+ to volunteer in their local area in England, Scotland and Wales
www.csv-rsvp.org.uk/site/home.htm
Seniors Network
Seniors Network provides information on pensions, health, leisure and campaigns.
http://www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk/
Society for the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances
Provide grants for women in need
http://www.salrc.org/
Solicitors for the Elderly
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is an independent, national organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers, and legal executives who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
http://www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com/
ukselfhelp
Self Help UK is a free searchable database of over 1000 self help organisations and support groups across the UK. That provide support, guidance and advice
http://www.self-help.org.uk/
Other Useful Telephone Numbers
In an emergency call: 999
For Non Emergency please call your local police station: 101
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
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