Support for the Elderly Support for People with Disabilities Health Issues General Healthcare Resources Care Industry Links Mental Health Resources

Support for the Elderly

If you are newly bereaved, you will find practical help and tips from us which may help you now.
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Care Info
A website dedicated to the long term care sector
www.careinfo.org
Age Concern
Age Concern's mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
www.ageconcern.org.uk
CareAware
CareAware is a non profit making public information, advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK
www.careaware.co.uk
Help the Aged
Help the Aged is an international charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect
www.helptheaged.org.uk

Support for People with Disabilities

Health Issues

The Motor neurone Disease Association
A definitive resource for people with MND and those who care for them.
www.mndassociation.org
Multiple Sclerosis Society
The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis.
www.mssociety.org.uk
The Stroke Association
Working for a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need.
www.stroke.org.uk
The Parkinson's Disease Society
No one should have to face Parkinson's on their own. If you are affected by the condition, The Parkinson's Disease Society are here to support you.
www.parkinsons.org.uk

General Healthcare Resources

Care Industry Links

The English Community Care Association
The English Community Care Association (ECCA) is the largest representative body for community care in England.
www.ecca.org.uk
The Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
www.cqc.org.uk
The Registered Nursing Home Association
The RNHA campaigns strongly for high standards in nursing home care.
www.rnha.co.uk

Mental Health Resources

Dementia Services Development Centre
Internationally recognised as a Centre for excellence in co-ordinating dementia projects.
www.dementia.stir.ac.uk
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is committed to defeating dementia through research.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
The Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is a leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
www.mind.org.uk

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