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.
Action on Elder Abuse
This organisation works to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older adults.
British Deaf Association
The British Deaf Association is the largest organisation of Deaf people in the UK that is run by Deaf people. It is a high profile national charity with a local presence throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and it provides news, information and services for the Deaf and signing communities.
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross provides valuable short-term support to vulnerable people in the UK, whether they're recovering from an operation, need a wheelchair or just need help coping around the house.
CareAware
CareAware is a non profit making public information and advisory service specialising in the issues relating to long term care for older people.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends. They offer advice, information and support for carers.
Citizens Advice Bureau
This service helps people resolve legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care is a national charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support.
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
The DWP promotes opportunities and independence for all, helps individuals achieve their potential through employment and aims to end poverty in all its forms.
Department of Health
The Department of Health website offers health and social care policy information, and guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.
DIAL UK
DIAL is national organisation for a network of approximately 120 local disability information and advice services. It provides the Disability Information and Advice Line, which is run by and for disabled people.
FirstStop Care Advice
FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service offering advice and information for older people, their families and carers about housing and care options in later life. It is led by the charity Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) working in partnership with other national and local organisations.
Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. It campaigns to create a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all.
Mencap
Mencap is the leading voice of learning disability. They support people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
National Centre for Independent Living
The National Centre for Independent Living website provides resources on independent living, direct payments and individual budgets for disabled people and others working in the field who may find it useful.
RADAR
RADAR is the UK's largest disability campaigning network and is led by people with lived experience of disability or health conditions.
RNIB
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss.
Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID)
Action on Hearing Loss offers a range of services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides information and support on all aspects of deafness, hearing loss and tinnitus.
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers provides information, advice, discussion and support for carers.
WRVS
WRVS volunteers deliver personal and practical support to help older people and raise awareness of the issues older people face through their campaigns and research.
