Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1PH

For support, information, advice and local services for those looking after someone with dementia.

Helpline: 0845 300 0336
Tel: 0207 306 0606

18 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD

For people with arthritis, helping to promote their health, well being and independence.

Tel: 020 7380 6500
FREEPHONE HELPLINE: 0808 800 4050
Fax: 020 7380 6505

For information on all benefits for the disabled and their carers, including Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.

Freephone: 0800 882 200

10 Queen Anne Street, London W1G 9LH

A charity that helps people with diabetes and supports diabetes research.

Tel: 020 7323 1531
Helpline: 020 7636 6112
Fax: 020 7637 3644
Email: info@diabetes.org.uk

9 Grosvenor Crescent, London SW1X 7EJ

Services available from local centres include: home nursing, transport, holidays, equipment loan for frail elderly people, home from hospital schemes, domiciliary and respite care.

Tel: 0207 235 5454

St Nicholas Building, St Nicholas Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1NB

CQC is an independant body set up to regulate social, private and voluntary health care services.

Tel 0191 233 3600
Helpline 0845 015 0120

Cruse House, 126 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1UR

Offers a counselling service and practical advice after bereavement. There are 190 groups in the country.

Tel: 0208 939 9530
Helpline: 0870 167 1677

380 Harrow Road, London W9 2HU

For expert advice on equipment for independent daily living. Product
and supplier information is constantly updated.

Tel: 0870 603 9177
Fax: 0207 266 2922

3rd Floor, 89, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP

Provides advice on finding and paying for all types of housing for older people, including sheltered housing, residential care, nursing homes and homes which accept people with mental and physical disabilities.

Pentonville Road, London N1 9UZ

Provides practical support to help older people to lead independent lives, especially the frail, isolated and poor.

Tel: 0207 278 1114
SENIORLINE: 0808 800 6565
Fax: 020 7278 1116

St Christopher’s Hospice, 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, London SE26 6DZ

Provides information on hospices and palliative care service in the UK and overseas.

Tel: 0208 778 9252
Fax: 0208 776 9345

108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP

Puts people in touch with their local regional adviser who can offer advice, support and family visits.

Tel: 0207 223 7000
Fax: 0207 223 9489

17-19 Emery Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 5PF

Provides names of independent financial advisers in your area.

Tel: 0117 971 1177
Fax: 0117 972 4509
Web: www.unbiased.co.uk

The Homestead, 40 Water End, York YO3O 6WP

Provides information on retirement and assisted living developments.

Tel: 01904 629241
Fax: 01904 620072
Web: www.jrf.org.uk

Duchess House, 18-19 Warren Street, London W1P 5DB

Provides a list of local law centres, which can give free advice on various legal problems including welfare rights, housing and employment.

Tel: 0207 387 8570

The Coalition on Charging, C/O Campaigns Department,
Mencap National Centre, 123 Golden Lane, London EC1Y ORT

A group of charities campaigning against local authority charges for domiciliary and day care.

89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ

Provides information on Macmillanservices and activities.

INFORMATION LINE: 0808 808 2020
Fax: 0207 840 7841

89 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7UQ

Provides information on Macmillanservices and activities.

INFORMATION LINE: 0808 808 2020
Fax: 0207 840 7841

Granta House, 15-19 Broadway, London E15 4BQ

The leading mental health charity working for everyone with experience of mental distress.

Tel: 08457 660 163
Fax: 0208 522 1725