Useful Contacts
Some of the website links given below are for organisations and charities who may be able to help and advise you regarding some of the care funding options available to you.
Age UK
The UK's largest charity working with and for older people. Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK – to be there for everyone in later life.
Retirement Property Options
A professional and independent advisory service who have developed their service in consultation and partnership with Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC). The service offers a helping hand to people seeking independent guidance through the maze of options and jargon associated with purchasing retirement properties.
Alzheimers Society
A membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Admiral Nurses
Specialist dementia nurses, working in the community, with families, carers and supporters of people with dementia.
The Lewy Body Society
Founded in 2006 in order to raise awareness and educate the public, the medical profession and those in health-care decision-making positions about Dementia with Lewy bodies.
The Huntington’s Disease Association
Supports people affected by the disease and to provide information and advice to professionals whose task it is to support Huntington's disease families.
The Parkinson’s Disease Society
The leading charity dedicated to supporting all people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.
Multiple Sclerosis Organisation
Offers advice and support to people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The Stroke Association
The only UK wide charity solely concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages.
Diabetes UK
A charity for people with diabetes
Arthritis Care
A charity with groups across the UK where people can find support and encouragement.
Headway
The charity that supports people with a brain injury and those who care for them.
Rethink
Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
Mind
Working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
Together
Working to support people with mental health needs to get what they want from life and to feel happier.
Scope
About cerebral palsy. For disabled people achieving equality.
Carers UK
The voice of carers and a good reference site.
The National Advocacy Network (or NAN)
The only fully inclusive network for advocates and advocacy schemes across the UK.
