Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with dementia. To contact the society email enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk telephone 020 7423 3500 or visit alzheimers.org.uk
Age Concern
Age Concern is the UK's largest charity working with and for older people. Their website www.ageconcern.org.uk contains a wealth of useful information.
Carers UK
Carers UK provides high quality advice and information to carers and the professionals who support carers. There website is www.carersuk.org or they can be contacted through their helpline - CarersLine. They provide information and advice on, for example benefits and tax credits, and how to complain effectively and challenge decisions. Their free phone number is 0808 808 7777 and they are open on Wednesday and Thursday 10am -12pm and 2pm - 4pm.
Caregiverstress.com
Fatigue, Stress and depression are real side effects of family care giving. Caregiverstress.com is an informative website offering ways to cope with caregiver stress. Visit Caregiverstress.com to complete an online stress assessment test and identify resources allowing you to cope with your senior care related stress level. www.caregiverstress.com.
CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulate, inspect and review all adult social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in England. Any organisation that provides care is required to be registered by CQC and their inspection reports of these businesses can be viewed at www.cqc.org.uk .
CSSIW
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales has the same role as CSCI across Wales. Their web site is www.cssiw.org.uk.
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. They do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding. They have a very informative website www.counselandcare.org.uk and also provide an advice line 0845 300 7585.
Help the Aged
Help the Aged was set up in 1961, and is now the leading international charity for older people. Visit their website at www.helptheaged.org.uk.
UKHCA
The United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd (UKHCA) is the professional association of home care providers from the independent, voluntary, not-for-profit and statutory sectors. The Association represents over 1,600 members across the United Kingdom, in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their web site is www.ukhca.co.uk.
