Nationwide groups and charities experienced in providing guidance on a variety of healthcare needs.

Age UK

Age UK help millions of people every year, providing support, companionship and advice. They are a strong voice, campaigning with and for older people to champion their rights, needs and wishes. They support individuals and their families with the impartial, personalised, and expert information and advice they need.

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Tel: 0800 678 1602

Alzheimer's Society 

Alzheimer's Society provides support, information and campaigning for people with dementia and their families.  They give help to those living with Dementia, giving them hope for the future and the support and guidance they need.  

Website: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Tel: 0333 150 3456

 Alzheimer's Research UK

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to causes, diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by their passionate scientists and supporters, They are challenging the way people think about dementia, uniting the big thinkers in the field and funding the innovative science that will deliver a cure.

Website: https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Tel: 0300 111 5555

Dementia Adventure

Vision: A more active and fulfilled life for everyone living with dementia. A registered community interest company offering dementia holidays, training, research, dementia friendly venues, consultancy and more. Supporting people with dementia to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature.

Website: www.dementiaadventure.co.uk
Tel: 01245 237 548

Dementia UK

Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity.

Their nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, who they continually support and develop, provide life-changing care for families affected by all forms of dementia – including Alzheimer’s disease.

Nurses are here when people need help. They have the time to listen and the knowledge to solve problems. As dementia specialists, Admiral Nurses help families manage complex needs – considering the person living with dementia and the people around them – and they can advise other healthcare professionals.

Website: www.dementiauk.org
Tel: 0800 888 6678

Join Dementia Research

Join Dementia Research is run by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, Alzheimer's Research UK and Alzheimer's Society. The service enables people to register their interest in participating in dementia research and be matched to suitable studies.

Through Join Dementia Research, people can see what dementia research is taking place, both in their local area and across the UK.

The service connects researchers with people who want to participate in studies. You will receive a notification and can choose whether or not to proceed. There is no obligation to take part in any of the studies you are matched to. 

Website: www.joindementiaresearch.nihr.ac.uk
Tel: 0300 111 5111

Dying Matters

A coalition which aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life. 

Web: www.dyingmatters.org

Money Advice Service

Free, Impartial money advice, including benefits.

Website: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Tel: 0800 138 7777

SOLLA (Society of later life advisors)

SOLLA helps people and their families find trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life. A well-qualified financial adviser who is also somebody who understands the plans you need to make for your retirement years.

Website: https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk
Tel: 0333 2020 454

Marie Curie

Marie Curie is a leading End of Life charity that offer hospice care, end of life care within the home, advice and support for those with a terminal illness and their carers and families. The have a number of booklets and resources that can provide advice on planning end of life care. They have a support line that offer practical and clinical information and also emotional support. 

Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk
Tel:0800 090 2309