Useful Links

A curated directory of UK charities, helplines, government services and organisations that support disabled people, older adults and their carers.

Older Adults and General Care

Age UK

Information, advice and support for older people and their families. Benefits checks, legal advice, friendship services.

πŸ“ž 0800 169 6565 Free, Mon–Fri 8am–7pm

The Silver Line

24/7 free confidential helpline for older people β€” information, friendship, advice, connection to local services.

πŸ“ž 0800 470 8090 Free, 24/7

Independent Age

Free advice and support for older people β€” care funding, benefits, housing, loneliness.

πŸ“ž 0800 319 6789 Free, Mon–Fri 8:30am–6:30pm

Dementia

Alzheimer's Society

National Dementia Helpline β€” advice, support and information for people affected by dementia.

πŸ“ž 0333 150 0767 Mon–Wed 9am–8pm, Thu–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm

Dementia UK

Admiral Nurses specialising in dementia β€” clinical advice and support for families.

πŸ“ž 0800 888 6678 Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

Carers

Carers UK

Advice, information and support for unpaid carers across the UK.

πŸ“ž 0808 808 7777 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

Carers Trust

Support for carers of all ages, including young carers. Local network of support centres.

πŸ“ž 020 7278 3863

Mental Health

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.

πŸ“ž 116 123 Free, 24/7

Mind

Mental health information, advice and local services.

πŸ“ž 0300 123 3393 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

Specific Conditions

Stroke Association β€” stroke support and recovery
πŸ“ž 0303 3033 100
Parkinson's UK β€” Parkinson's support
πŸ“ž 0808 800 0303
MS Society β€” multiple sclerosis support
πŸ“ž 0808 800 2303
MND Association β€” motor neurone disease support
πŸ“ž 0808 802 6262
Macmillan Cancer Support β€” cancer support
πŸ“ž 0808 808 0000
Epilepsy Action β€” epilepsy helpline
πŸ“ž 0808 800 5050
Diabetes UK β€” diabetes helpline
πŸ“ž 0345 123 1233
British Heart Foundation β€” heart disease helpline
πŸ“ž 0300 330 0043
Headway β€” brain injury support
πŸ“ž 0808 800 2244
Mencap β€” learning disability support
πŸ“ž 0808 808 2233

Benefits and Legal

Citizens Advice β€” benefits, legal and housing advice
πŸ“ž 0808 223 1133
Attendance Allowance Helpline (DWP) β€” claim form and queries
πŸ“ž 0800 731 0122
Pension Credit Claim Line β€” apply for Pension Credit
πŸ“ž 0800 99 1234
Office of the Public Guardian β€” LPA and deputyship
πŸ“ž 0300 789 1181

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