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Action for Advocacy

Find an Advocate

Helps you find an advocacy service anywhere in the UK.Contact: Action for Advocacy, The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Road, Sidcup, Kent, SE1 7HS. Tel: 020 7921 4395.

Action on Elder Abuse

Action on Elder Abuse Helpline

Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the United Kingdom.  It also provides support within Ireland.  Unlike other 'older people's organisations' we focus e...Contact: Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box, Steatham, London, SW16 9BY. Tel: 080 8808 8141.

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

Information and advice

We aim to provide practical help, advice and services for older people. As part of our commitment we can: Offer advice, suggesting ways to solve difficulties or provide you with the details of people who may be able to ...Contact: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Lansdowne House, 113 Princess Road East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7LA. Tel: 0116 2992 233.

Aid for the Aged in Distress

Aid for the Aged in Distress

AFTAID is a relatively small charitable organisation which is near unique in offering direct financial assistance in the form of grants, often in emergency situations and covering a wide range of 'quality of life' issues w...Contact: Aid for the Aged in Distress, 25 Epworth House City Road, London, EC1Y 1AA. Tel: 0870 803 1950.

Alzheimer's Society

Talking Point

Talking Point is an online support and discussion forum, for anyone affected by dementia. It's a place to ask for advice, share information, join in discussions and feel supported.Contact: Alzheimer's Society, 58 St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LB.

Alzheimer's Society Helpline

Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline

Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline 0300 222 1122 can provide information, support, guidance and signposting to other appropriate organisations.Contact: Alzheimer's Society National Dementia Helpline, 58 Devon House St. Katharines Way, London, E1W 1LB. Tel: 0300 222 11 22.

Arthritis Care

Arthritis Care in Central England

The branches are run by volunteers. They provide a number of beneficial services, including: a social networksupport through sharing experiencesproviding information – through Arthritis Care publications and guest speak...Contact: Arthritis Care in Central England, Unit 7, Carlton Business & Technology Centre, Station Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 3AT. Tel: 0115 952 5522.

Carers Trust

CLASP The Carers Centre

At CLASP we aim to: Enhance the quality of life of carers and their families Empower carers to maximise their rights and entitlements Raise public awareness of carers and their needs Raise awareness of the...Contact: CLASP The Carers Centre, Unit 19 Matrix House Constitution Hill, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1PL. Tel: 0116 251 0999.

Rutland Carers Partnership Project

Managed by CLASP and supported by Rutland County Council, the project is providing a 'one-stop shop' for new carers in Rutland, helping them to access the services available to them - information, advice, direct referrals to...Contact: CLASP Rutland Office, The Rutland Volunteer Centre Barleythorpe Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QH. Tel: 01572 720052.

Carers UK

Advice Line

Carers UK provides high quality advice and information to carers and the professionals who support carers. Our expertise comes from years of experience of dealing with the problems carers face. This is available through our w...Contact: Carers UK, 20 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LX. Tel: 0808 808 7777.