Useful Organisations    

Organisations will be added to those below when we find more websites that we feel will give further help finding solutions to the difficulties that ageing and immobility can bring...

FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about care and housing options in later life.
http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/

Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk

CQC - The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
http://www.cqc.org.uk/

Department for Work and Pensions
www.thepensionservice.gov.uk

Help the Aged
www.helptheaged.org.uk

'Homes with care' is a unique and dedicated service that provides information on the availability of assisted living facilities offering integrated close care, close care, extra care and independent living. They have gathered together the UKs largest selection of properties, from a wide range of operators and individuals across the country.
http://homeswithcare.com/

NHFA - provides advice and information to older people seeking the best quality nursing home or residential care home for their personal circumstances.
www.nhfa.co.uk

WRVS - WRVS is an age positive charity that offers a range of practical services to help and support older people to live well, maintain their independence and play a part in their local community.
www.wrvs.org.uk

http://homeswithcare.com/

• Direct Gov – Information for Carers
• Direct Gov – Staying in your Home
• Direct Gov – Meals at Home Service
• Direct Gov -  Help with Garden Maintenance
• Direct Gov – Independence at home
• Direct Gov – Independent Living fund

Navigate the Care Homes section pages with the links below:-

Introduction to Care Homes  | Types of Care Homes  | Care Home Criteria | Care Homes - Questions you should ask | Care Homes - Useful Organisations |

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