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Action on Elder Abuse
A national organisation giving help and information to all concerned about the abuse of older people.

Age Exchange
Age Exchange aims "to improve the quality of life for older people by emphasising the value of their memories to old and young, through pioneering artistic, educational, and welfare activities".

Age UK England
An organisation representing older people, and campaigning for equality and rights. It operates local branches across the UK which can provide face-to-face support and services.

See also:

Age UK Northern Ireland
Age UK Scotland
Age UK Cymru

Alzheimer's Society
Publishes leaflets and gives information and advice to people who live with dementia and their carers. Can provide details of local groups and campaigns on behalf of people with dementia.

British Red Cross
Provides free short-term support for independent living, including transport services, care in the home, therapeutic massage, and loan of medical equipment, as well as selling a range of independent living products.

Carers UK
Provides advice, information and support to carers on all issues affecting them and the person they are caring for.

Coalition for Quality in Care
The Coalition for Quality in Care consists of 40 organisations and individuals who share a common concern in promoting the well being of older people receiving long-term care in a wide range of settings and differing circumstances.

Deafblind UK
Supports mainly older people who are deafblind or who have a combined sight and hearing loss.It hasa national project that supports the friends, families and carers of deafblind people.

Disabled Living Foundation
Assists older and disabled people to find suitable equipment to help them achieve greater mobility and independence.

Elderly Accommodation Counsel
A UK wide charity which provides detailed information on all forms of accommodation for older people. It can locate care homes and sheltered housing schemes in a local area, providing details of the accommodation available.

Elderly Care Concern
An online association for families with relatives in care homes.

Friends of the Elderly
A grant giving charity that also provides a combination of nursing, residential and dementia care from nine sites and support services to people through day centres or in their own homes.

Hope for Home - Dementia Care Advice
A charity providing information and support to people with dementia, particularly those who want to continue living at home.

Independent Age
Can assist older people on low incomes by providing regular and emergency grants, and can provide aids and adaptations.

National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (Napa)
An organisation providing training and establishing standards for purposeful activity in the wide spectrum of settings from day care to nursing homes.

Nursing Home Fees Agency (NHFA)
The NHFA are independent financial advisors who can provide information about care home fees and funding a place in a care home. They can also advise on long-term insurance policies for care home fees.

Parkinson's Disease Society
Provide support, advice and information to people with Parkinson's their carers, families and friends, and to health and social services professionals involved in management and care.

Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK through its network of 144 independently managed Carers' Centres , 85 young carers services and interactive websites, including a dedicated website to help professionals support unpaid family carers.

The Relatives and Residents Association
Offer information and support to all involved in long term care including relatives and residents of those in care homes.

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