Action on Elder Abuse
To prevent abuse in old age by raising awareness, education, promoting research and the collection and dissemination of information. To provide a national information and advice service and provide guidance for the prevention of, and action on, the abuse of older people.
www.elderabuse.org.uk
Association of Charity Officers (ACO)
ACO is the the national umbrella body for benevolent charities, that is charities who provide aid and advice to individuals in need. ACO's founding aim was and remains "to enable the principle officers of Charities to meet and discuss mutual problems, take appropriate action on proposed legislation or its subsequent effects, disseminate information, encourage mutual assistance and foster the spirit of true service in the administration of charitable funds."
www.aco.uk.net
Care Direct
CAREdirect is a new service for people aged 60 years or over and their carers and relatives. With just one phone call you can get information and advice to help keep you independent and make decisions about your care and support needs. FREEPHONE 0800 444 000
www.caredirect.gov.uk
Care Directions
The internet's complete guide to Care and the rights of the elderly.
www.caredirections.co.uk
Capriccio
Capriccio is a mixed voice ensemble choir with accompanying musicians whose membership is drawn from the Wirral, Formby and Southport. They perform regularly to raise money for charities and for several years have done so in aid of UBS' work on Merseyside. They are extremely talented and come highly recommended.
www.capriccio.org.uk
Chims
Chims offers information on a range of resources, facilities and services related to the UK care sector.
www.chims.com
Contact the Elderly
National charity Contact the Elderly provides vital companionship for acutely isolated elderly people who live alone, by arranging monthly group outings for Sunday tea at the home of a volunteer host. The charity's work is achieved through a network of volunteer drivers and hosts and is a free service.
www.contact-the-elderly.org
Foundations
Foundations is the National Co-ordinating Body for Home Improvement Agencies in England. HIAs are small, locally based not-for-profit organisations. They help homeowners and private sector tenants who are older, disabled or on low income to repair, maintain or adapt their homes. On their website there is a searchable database that can be used to find local agencies and their services.
www.foundations.uk.org
Good Gifts Catalogue
This is a publication created by the Charities Advisory Trust, which enables members of the public to donate to a range of charities by purchasing creative, innovative and heart-warming gifts on behalf of their loved ones. In this way it helps raise much-needed funds for UBS' elderly beneficiaries by publicising our Christmas Hamper project (gift 3061), our Electric and Gas Bill scheme (3062)and our Comfy Slippers campaign (gift 4024). For more information you can visit the Good Gifts Catalogue website:
www.goodgifts.org
IndependentAge
IndependentAge is a national charity which helps older people on low incomes hold on to their precious independence by providing them with:
a regular extra income
grants for emergencies
equipment to aid independence
the support and friendship of our volunteers
www.independentage.org.uk
National Benevolent Fund for the Aged
www.nbfa.org.uk
RNID
RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
www.rnid.org.uk
Seniors Network
An information resource encouraging older people to take an interest in technology, computers and the Internet.
www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk
Shipwrecked Mariners' Society
The Shipwrecked Mariners' Society is a leading maritime charity that provides financial help to elderly seafarers, their widows and dependants on low incomes.
www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk
The Care Directory
Contains a wealth of material relating to care and care provision in older age. It is intended to help people be fully informed about all aspects of care and also contains a nationwide listing of care providers.
www.nursing-home-directory.co.uk
U3A
U3A groups around the United Kingdom are members of the Third Age Trust. Its main purpose is to encourage lifelong learning for those no longer in full time gainful employment.
www.u3a.org.uk
UK Self Help
This is a free on-line directory of over 800 national UK Self Help Groups and Support Organisations which together provide support and advice for thousands of conditions.
www.ukselfhelp.info
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