We have listed alphabetically some of the organisations you can contact for information and help.

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Action on Elder Abuse - works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.

Age Concern - information and advice for older people, their relatives and anyone else interested in older people's issues.

Beat -  is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families.  0845 6341414

British Deaf Association - latest news, information and services for the Deaf and signing communities.

Care Aware - advice on issues relating to long term care for older people.

Carers UK - the voice of carers.

Citizens Advice - The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice. 

Dementia UK - Dementia UK is a national charity, committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia.

Department for Work and Pensions - is here to promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment work and to end poverty in all its forms.

Department of Health - provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.

DIAL UK - Disability Information and Advice Line run by and for disabled people.

Directgov - find your public services all in one place.

FirstStop Care Advice - an independent, free advice and information service on all aspects of care and support for older people.

Help the Aged, care homes - everything to do with care homes.

Help the Aged, care at home - dedicated to care in the community issues.

Mencap - the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability and their families.

National Centre for Independent Living - a resource on independent living, direct payments and individual budgets for disabled people.

NHS, Social care - find your nearest social services.

NHFA Care Fees Advice - advice about financial support available to help pay for your chosen type of care.

RADAR - the UK's largest disability campaigning network.

Rethink - The Leading Severe Mental Illness Charity 0845 4560455

RNIB – supporting blind and partially sighted people.

RNID – support for deaf and hard of hearing people.

The Pension Service - government advice about paying when going into a home.

Princess Royal Trust for Carers - information, advice, discussion and support for carers.

Yourcarehome.co.uk - a web based resource for people looking for a care home

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