Sources of Information
| The aim of this section is to identify useful sources of information
for the over 50s, in particular those which aren't included in the more specific areas of
laterlife.com
As well as the websites listed, you can almost certainly find a book on the  subject
at Amazon - click on the icon below.
If there is any information you are looking for and can't find then simply enter the Ideas and Information discussion forum and post your query
to the 'Does anyone know' discussion thread. If you know of or find information you think
will be of value to others then please do the same but post it to the 'Did you know'
thread.
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| Age Concern |
Age
Concern site. In their role as the National Council on Ageing they have lists of 100
organisations throughout the UK associated with Age Concern. They can help you find the
local ‘desk’ who you can contact for information on how to enjoy life in your
area. And if you would like to help, there is a Get Involved section to look at, with
information on volunteering, donations, events, programmes, and campaigns. |
| Women |
Links to organisations across the world for
older women from The Older Women's
Network, Europe. These links are also to the national age organisations world-wide.
Why not try the European Society for
Older women as well. |
| Government |
Government
Information is the official government website containing information on government
policy, services and links to official documentation. It has a search engine which is a
trifle slow but will connect you to a huge amount of information on whatever you want to
know about the UK government, legislation and your rights |
| Retirement |
ARP -
Association of Retired and Persons Over 50. Largest over 50s organisation in the UK,
the Association of Retired and Persons over 50 site contains information about ARP
associated societies and groups. Provides links to official sites of useful information
(BDA, DfEE, DSS, etc.). You can subscribe to ARP from this site and receive information on
the issues being campaigned for by ARP. |
| Pensions |
OPAS The Pensions
Advice Service can offer advice for those approaching pensionable age or already receiving
a pension. If you are having problems you can find out how OPAS can help you, and get in
contact with them |
| Legal |
Free Legal
Information for Individuals, maintained by Delia Venables is a guide to sites offering
free legal advice on many issues, housing, wills, pensions, and much more. Extremely
comprehensive, there is a great deal to be found through this site especially if you're
after specific topics. |
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United
Kingdom Law Links A collection of links to sites all specialising in UK law related
issues, from court structure to the laws themselves. This is a very comprehensive site
with a useful search engine located at the bottom of the home page. |
| Jobs, Cars, Property |
fish4 - A complete and comprehensive
service offering you access to classified advertising from around the UK on jobs, cars and
property. |
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Books from Amazon |
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