Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UKDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.orgThe Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line HelplineAlzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s SocietyThe Bedfordshire fire and rescue service
The Bedfordshire fire and rescue service offer free home safety visits to anyone over the age of 65, who live alone or might be vulnerable.
Website
www.bedsfire.gov.ukCare Choices
Information about finding care and support for adults and elderly relatives.
Website
www.carechoices.co.ukBedfordshire memory navigation service
Local support for people with memory loss and dementia, and for their carers.
Website
www.memoryinbeds.org.ukCinnamon Trust
innamon Trust is a National Charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets, where the owner needs help walking their dog.
Website
www.cinnamon.org.ukHerbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme designed to help locate people with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems if they go missing. Referrals can be made by anyone (including the individual) via phone or email.
Website
Age UK: The Herbert ProtocolBritish Red Cross – support at home
You can get support and care from the British Red Cross to help you live independently at home or when you return after a stay in hospital.
Website
www.redcross.org.ukTalkHealth Partnership
Find out more about health issues, visit TalkHealth hubs, online clinics and forums.
Website
www.talkhealthpartnership.com
Elderly care
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 1 November 2024