Useful links (social care)
We have listed alphabetically some of the organisations you can contact for information and help.
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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.
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.
WRVS - offers a range of practical services to help and support older people to live well, maintain their independence and play a part in their local community.
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.
