| Action for Blind People |
Age Cymru |
14-16 Verney Road
London
SE16 3DZ
Tel: 0207 635 4800
Supports individuals, their families and professionals across the UK. |
0800 169 33 99 |
| Age UK |
Age Northern Ireland |
0800 169 65 65
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0800 169 36 36
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| Age Scotland |
Age Exchange Reminiscence Centre |
0800 169 28 28
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11 Blackheath Village
London
SE3 9LA
Tel: 0208 318 9105
Maintains the Reminiscence Network database and focuses on many different forms of reminiscence.
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| Alzheimers Disease Society |
Arthritis Care |
Gordon House
10 Greencoat Place
London
SW1P 1PH
Tel: 0845 300 0336
Supports people with all types of dementia and assists families and carers.
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18 Stephenson Way
Euston
London
NW1 2HD
Tel: 0808 800 4050
Help and support for those suffering from arthritis and their families.
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| The Association of Charity Officers |
Assisted Living Properties |
Five Ways
57-59 Hatfield Road
Potters Bar
Hertfordshire
EN6 2HN
Tel: 01707 651 777
Information regarding financial help from charitable funds.
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Goldsborough Estates
Bridge House
Outwood Lane
Leeds
LS18 4DT
Tel: 0800 731 6287
Independant care advisers aim to provide all the necessary information and support needed to make your decisions by offering helpful, unbiased, professional advice. |
| Backcare |
Beth Johnson Foundation |
16 Elmtree Road
Teddington
Middlesex
TW11 8ST
Tel: 0845 130 2704
This is the charity for healthier backs, and provides information about the causes, treatment and management of back pain. |
64 Princes Road
Parkfield House
Hartshill
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire ST4 7JL
Tel: 01782 844036
Can offer help, guidance and support for carers and those approaching retirement. Services include befriending and peer support, activities and groups for both carers and those cared for.
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| BLESMA - British Limbless Ex Servicesmen's Association |
British Diabetic Association |
185-187 High Road
Chadwell Heath
Essex
RM6 6NA
Te: 0208 590 1124
Can provide accommodation & respite care, a counselling service, advice on allowances, grants & equipment. |
10 Parkway
London
NW1 7AA
Tel: 020 7424 1000
Helpline: 020 7424 1030
A charity that help people with diabetes and supports diabetes research. |
| The British Association of Cancer United Patients |
British Polio Fellowship |
3 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London
EC2A 3JR
Tel: 0808 800 1234 (information)
Tel: 0141 553 1553 (counselling)
Information, pratical advice and emotional support to patient's families and friends. |
Ground Floor, Unit A
Eagle Office Centre
The Runway
Middlesex
HA4 6SE
Tel: 0208 842 4999
Provides advice, social activities, newsletter and extensive information on disability issues. |
| BUPA Care Homes |
BUPA Nursing |
Bridge House
Outwood Lane
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 4UP
Freephone: 0800 00 10 10
For further details on BUPA Care Homes, includinga directory of care homes around the UK. |
Unit 4
Woodside Court
Clayton Wood Rise
Leeds
LS16 6RF
Tel: 0113 381 6046
BUPA Nursing offers a limited care a home service, from carers to specialist nurses in your own home. |
| British Red Cross Society |
British Institute of Learning Disabilities |
44 Moorfields
London
EC2Y 9AL
Tel: 0870 170 7000
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We
are part of a global voluntary network, responding to conflicts, natural
disasters and individual emergencies.
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Campion House
Green Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1JL
Tel: 01562 723 010
Committed to improving the quality of life for people with a learing disability. |
| C.A.N.D.I.D (Counselling And Diagnosis In Dementia) |
Carers Line (Carers UK) |
| Is a general advice and information service. The service is aimed particularly but not exclusively at people with young onset dementia, aiming to increase accessibility to advice, diagnosis and counselling for patients, their families and involved health professionals. |
20-25 Glasshouse Yard
London
EC1A 4JT
Tel: 0207 490 8818
Supporting carers in their role by providing complex advice and information on welfare benefits and community care issues. |
| Continence Helpline |
Council For Disabled Children |
Tel: 0207 831 9831 (9.30am - 4.30pm)
Information and advice for those affected by incontinence and their carers. |
8 Wakley Stree
London
EC1V 7QE
Tel: 0207 843 1900
Offers a range of services, knowledge & expertise. |
| Cruse Bereavement Care |
Depression Alliance |
Cruse House
126 Sheen Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 1UR
Tel: 08457 585 565
Offers a counselling service and practical advise at bereavement. There are 190 groups in the country.
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212 Spitfire Studios
63-71 Collier Street
London
N1 9BE
Tel: 0845 123 2320
Information about the symptoms and treatment of depression from a UK charity for people with clinical depression and anxiety.
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| Diabetes |
Disabled Parents Network |
10 Parkway
London
NW1 7AA
Tel: 08451 202960 (9am-5pm)
Help for diabetics and their families. |
National Centre for Disabled Parents
Unit F9
89-93 Fonthill Road
London
N4 3JH
Tel: 0870 241 0450
Offers support and advice. Equipment helpline and advice on equipment. |
| Disability Rights Commission |
Disability Alliance |
FREEPOST MID02164
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 9BR
Tel: 08457 622633
The Disability Rights Commission is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.
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1st Floor East, Universal House
88-94 Wentworth Street
London
E1 7SA
Tel: 0207 247 8763 (Mon & Wed 2pm-4pm)
Advice and guidance regarding Social Security Benefits for disabled people. |
| Disabled Living Centres Council |
Disabled Living Foundation |
4 St Chads Street
Manchester
M8 8QA
Tel: 0161 834 1044
For information about your nearest Disabled Living Centres in the UK (40 in total) |
380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU
Tel: 0845 130 9177 (10am - 1pm) at local rates
Advice and information for all equipment, large and small.
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| Elder Abuse Response Line |
Epilepsy Action |
Astral House
1268 London Road
London
SW16 4ER
Tel: 0208 765 7000
The elder abuse response line provides a confidential information and support service for anyone concerned about the abuse of an older person.
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New Anstey House
Gateway Drive
West Yorkshire
LS19 7XY
Freephone: 0808 800 5050
Aims to improve the quality of life and promote interests. |
| Extend |
Foundations |
2 Place Farm
Wheat Hampstead
Hertfordshire
AL4 8SB
Tel: 01582 832760
National network of teachers providing structured movement to music sessions for people over 60 or with disabilities.
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Bleaklow House
Howard Town Mill
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 8HT
Tel: 01457 891 909
Independent advice, support, assistance and information for older owner occupiers regarding repairing and adapting their homes.
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| Headway - The Brain Injury Association |
Huntington's Disease Association |
4 King Edward Court
King Edward Street
Nottingham
Tel: 0808 800 2244
Provides information & services for people with brain injuries, their families and carers. |
108 Battersea High Street
London
SW11 3HP
Tel: 0207 223 7000
Puts people in touch with their local regional adviser who can offer advice, support and family visits. |
| Holiday Care |
Hospice Information Service |
2nd Floor
Imperial Buildings
Victoria Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7PZ
Tel: 01293 774 535
Holiday information for people who are elderly or disabled. |
St Christopher's Hospice
51-59 Lawrie Park Road
London
SE26 6DZ
Tel: 0208 778 9252
Provides information on hospices and palliative care service in the UK and overseas. |
| Limbless Association |
Macmillan Cancer Relief |
Roehampton Rehab Centre
London
SW15 5PR
Tel: 0208 788 1777
Information and advice service for all ages of people born without limbs or following amputations.
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89 Albert Embarkment
London
SE1 7UQ
Tel: 0845 601 6161
Provides information on Macmillan services and activites.
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| Making Space |
Meals on Wheels |
46 Allen Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 7JB
Tel: 01925 571680
Making Space helps people cope more effectively. This is done by responding as quickly as possible to requests for information, by providing services to meet real needs, by promoting support within the community, by advancing public understanding and much, much more.
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There are many different types of meals on wheels services available. Your local authority often runs these, so contact your Social Services department, or try organisations like your local WRVS or Age Concern. |
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The Macular Disease Society |
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Darwin House
13a Bridge Street
Andover
Hampshire
SP10 1BE
Tel: 0845 241 2041
Provides support and information, written and taped to those newly diagnosed or otherwise concerned about the condition.
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| MENCAP |
Motor Neurone Disease Association |
Royal Society for Mentally Handicapped Children & Adults.
Mencap National Centre
123 Golden Lane
London
EC1Y 0RT
Tel: 0207 454 0454
Information and support for people with learning disabilities and their families.
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David Niven House
10-15 Notre Dame Mews
Northamptonshire
NN1 2BG
Tel: 08457 626262
National telephone helpline, literature, support groups, specialist equipment and financial support can be accessed.
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| MIND |
Multiple Sclerosis Society |
National Association for Mental Health
Granta House
15-19 Broadway
London
E15 4BQ
Tel: 08457 660 163
Offers support for people in mental distress and their families. |
The MS National Centre
372 Edgware Road
London
NW2 6ND
Helpline: 0808 800 8000
Offers support for people with multiple sclerosis and their families. |
| National Association of Deafened People |
National Autistic Society |
P.O Box 50
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6XB
Tel: 01227 379538
Support for people who have lost all or most of their hearing. |
393 City Road
London
EC1V 1NG
Tel: 0845 0704004
Provides information & advice for children and adults. Helpline and information line available. |
| National Association fo Bereavement Services |
National Society For Epilepsy |
20 Norton Folgate
London
E1 6DB
Tel: 0207 247 1080
Maintains a National Directory of Bereavement and Loss Services.
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Chesham Lane
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 0RJ
Tel: 01494 601300
Provides services including research, medical, assessment, rehabilitation and education services
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| National Register of Carers |
Partially Sighted Society |
26 Century Building
Tower Street
Liverpool
L69 7BA
Tel: 0151 707 9996
Database of registered carers. |
P.O. Box 322
Yorkshire
DN1 2XA
Tel: 0207 371 0289
Aims to help individuals make the best possible use of their sight. Advice provided by letter or telephone. Catalogue of aids available. |
| Patients Association |
People First |
P.O Box 935
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 3YJ
Tel: 0845 608 4455
Advice for patients and carers regarding patient's rights, procedures for complaints & access to other services and self helps groups.
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77-79 Easter Road
EH7 5PW
Tel: 0207 7485 6660
Helps people with learning disabilities gain skills. Provides information & produces a regular newsletter.
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| Parkinson's Disease Society |
Picks Disease Support Groups |
215 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
SW1V 1EJ
Tel: 0808 800 0303
Helps people with Parkinson's Disease and their families. |
8 Brooksby Close
Oadby
Leicester
LE2 5AB
Tel: 0845 458 3208
For carers of frontotemporal dementia: Picks Disease, Frontal Lobe Degeneration, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Corticobasal Defeneration and Alcohol Related Dementia. Helpline and regular newsletter.
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| Princess Royal Trust for Carers |
Rethink |
142 Minories
London
EC3N 1LB
Tel: 0207 480 7788
Provides information & support to carers, making it easier for them to cope. |
5th Floor
Royal London House
22-25 Finsbury Square
London
EC2A 1DX
Tel: 0845 456 0455
Rethink is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK, dedicated to improving the lives of people affected with severe mental illness and their carers. It provides a wide range of community services including mutual support groups, employment projects, supported housing, day services, helplines, residential care and respite centres.
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| The Relatives & Residents Association |
Royal National Institution for the Blind |
24 The Ivories
6-18 Northampton Street
London
N1 2HY
Tel: 0207 359 8136
An organisation bringing together relatives of those in care homes and hospitals. Can offer support and advice on any matter concerned with residential care. |
Christine Thomas
105 Judd Lane
London
WC1H 9NE
Tel: 08457 669 999 (9am-5pm)
Information for people with visual impairments. |
| Royal National Institute for Deaf People |
The Samaritans |
19-23 Featherstone Street
London
EC1Y 8SL
Tel: 0808 808 0123
Information and advice for deaf and hard of hearing people. |
10 The Grove
Slough
SL1 1QP
Tel: 0845 790 9090
Available 24 hours a day, offering confidential emotional support to those in crisis and in danger of taking their own lives. |
| SSAFA Forces Help |
Speakability |
19 Queen Elizabeth Street
London
SE1 2LP
Tel: 0845 1300 975
A national charity helping serving and ex-service men, women and their families, including widows and widowers in need. |
1 Royal Street
London
SE1 7LL
Tel: 0808 808 9572
Provides a helpline for support, literature for aphasia, their families and professionals. |
| Stroke Association |
Spinal Injuries Association |
240 City Road
London
EC1V 2PR
Tel: 0845 303 3100 (local rate)
The Stroke Association is the only national charity solely concerned with
combating stroke in people of all ages. It funds research into prevention,
treatment and better methods of rehabilitation, and helps stroke patients and
their families directly through its community services.
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Suite J, 3rd Floor
Acorn House
387-391 Midsummer Boulevard
MK9 3HP
Tel: 0800 980 0501
Freephone information & advice service on a range of issues. |
| Solicitors for the Elderly |
The Carers' Rescource |
P.O. Box 257
Broxbourne
Hertfordshire
EN10 7YY
Tel: 01992 471568
Solicitors for the Elderly is a national organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers, and legal executives who are committed to providing and promoting robust, comprehensive and independent legal advice for older people, their family and carers.
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142 Minories
London
EC3N 1LB
Tel: 020 7480 7788
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK. The Trust currently provides quality information, advice and support services to almost a quarter of a million carers, including 13,000 young carers |
| Winged Fellowship Fund |
Women's Royal Voluntary Service |
The Trust organises special holiday weeks for people with disabilities (including dementia), visual impairments and their carers. Ages range from 4 to 90 years old. Volunteers are on hand to help with caring to enable carers to have a break.
Tel: 020 7833 2594 |
Milton Hill House
Mill Hill
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX13 6AD
Tel: 01235 442 954
Offers community services and information. |
| Working Families |
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1-3 Berry Street
London
EC1V 0AA
Tel: 020 7253 7243
Working Families is a campaigning charity which helps working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.
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