National fraud and cyber crime reporting centre
www.actionfraud.police.uk 0330 123 2040
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They help more than 7m people every year, providing companionship, advice and support for older people who need it most
www.ageuk.org.uk 0800 678 1174
Provides a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers. Offers personalised support services, community activities, information and advice, at every stage of the dementia journey.
http://www.alzscot.org 0808 808 3000
Alzheimer’s Society is a national dementia charity. They are there help and support anyone affected by dementia, and will do everything they can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ 0300 222 11 22
The longest-standing residential and nursing care home internet search site for people looking for residential care and for those who are providing these services
http://www.bettercaring.com 01273 757233
Works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems.
https://carers.org/ 0300 772 9600
Leaflets and support relating to long-term care
www.carersuk.org 020 7378 4999
A national charity for older people in or needing care and the relatives and friends who help them cope.
https://www.carerightsuk.org/ 020 7359 8136
Helping older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
http://www.eac.org.uk/
econsumer.gov is a partnership of more than 35 consumer protection agencies around the world.
www.econsumer.gov 0330 123 2040
FirstStop Advice is an independent, impartial and free service offering advice and information to older people, their families and carers about housing and care options for later life.
www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk 0800 377 7070
Offers confidential help and advice on all aspects elder abuse wearehourglass.org 080 8808 8141
Nationwide support and advocacy for older people needing information about community care and housing
https://www.independentage.org/ 0800 319 6789
The UK’s leading charity representing people with learning disabilities, with a helpline service and Ask Mencap, a website with lots of useful information on learning disability.
http://www.mencap.org.uk 0808 808 1111
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
http://www.mind.org.uk 020 8519 2122
Money Helper helps people manage their money. They do this directly through their own free and impartial advice service. They also work in partnership with other organisations to help people make the most of their money. They are an independent service, set up by government.
www.moneyhelper.org.uk 0800 138 7777
Changing the culture of care services and placing a greater emphasis on improving the quality of care and the experience of people using services including NHS hospitals, community services, care homes and home support services
https://www.dignityincare.org.uk
Wants to see health and social care services that provide high quality and safe care, where patients and their carers are valued as expert partners and recognised as individuals.
http://www.patients-association.com 020 8423 8999
Aims at reducing isolation of the elderly
https://www.reengage.org.uk/ 0800 716543
A national charity, which offers information, advice, practical help, friendship and support to people with Rett syndrome, their families and carers. Rett syndrome is a complex neurological disorder, which mainly affects girls.
http://www.rettsyndrome.org.uk/
SOLLA helps people and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement years.
https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk/ 0333 2020 454
Tax Help for Older People is a charity service from Tax Volunteers that provides free, independent and expert advice and help for older people on lower incomes.
taxvol.org.uk 0845 6013321
Protecting elderly & vulnerable people from scams
www.thinkjessica.com
PO Box 4442, Chesterfield, S44 9AS
[email protected]
VRS is a “Not for Profit Company Limited by Guarantee” whose aim is to help vulnerable consumers protect themselves against the financial, social and very personal hardship suffered as a result of debt and financial problems.
www.vulnerabilityregistrationservice.co.uk
