Health & Care Support

Age UK

Provides advice and information for older people, their families and those who work with them on issues such as housing, health and finance.
0800 169 6565
www.ageuk.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society

Provides practical services and support for people with dementia and their carers.
0845 300 0336
www.alzheimers.org.uk

Benefits Enquiry Line

Provides general advice on benefits for disabled people, their carers and representatives. Leaflets and claim packs are sent out, and some disability claim packs are completed. Have no access to personal records.
0800 882200
Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.30pm Sat 9am-1pm

Carers Allowance Unit

The Carer's Allowance Unit provides information regarding Carer's Allowance, the main state benefit for carers, including eligibility and how to make a claim.
0845 608 4321
www.direct.gov.uk and serach for 'carers allowance unit'

Carers UK

Advice, guidance and support for carers.
0808 808 777
www.carersuk.org

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Provides free information and advice about legal, money and other problems.
Look in the phone book for your local CAB.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Crossroads Care

Provides advice and support to carers and the people they care for.
www.crossroads.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society

Provide advice, guidance and financial assitance for people living with Multple Sclerosis and their carers and family.
0808 800 8000
www.mssociety.org.uk

NHS Direct

Telephone and e-health information day and night.
0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Parkinson’s Disease Society

Supports all people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.
0808 800 0303
www.parkinsons.org.uk

Stroke Association

Gives support and information to people who have had a stroke and their families.
0845 3033 100
www.stroke.org.uk