Here are some links to a wide range of national organisations. This is provided as an information source only. Cogs Club cannot be responsible for the contents of any external websites.
Admiral Nursing Dementia Helpline
Helpline Tel: 0800 888 66 78 Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
is a national organisation formed by the merging of Help the Aged and Age Concern. It is concerned with all aspects of ageing and caring for an ageing population. Age UK has information about - research into ageing, providing care for the elderly, financial help for carers etc etc
through research, education and training the aim is to improve policy and practice in dementia care.
has information on a wide range of dementia related topics.
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The charity has four core areas: Admiral Nurses provide practical and emotional support to family carers of people with dementia. A telephone helpline. Dementia UK training. Uniting carers. Contact 0208 036 5400
offers an advice service for older people for housing, care, finance and your rights. Advice line 0800 3777070
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provide direct services in the community for people with or recovering from mental health issues, for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, for people with a learning disability and for children with special needs.
Working to find a cure and improve the lives of people affected by Parkinson's. Has local branches and groups. Helpline telephone number 0808 800 0303.
This national charity provides essential breaks for carers and people with a disability.
RNIB Royal National Institute of Blind People
Information and support to anyone with concerns about their sight and eye health. Helpline number 0303 123 9999. E-mail helpline@rnib.org.uk
Royal National Institute for Deaf People
The UK's largest charity tackling hearing loss.Information telephone number 0808 808 0123. Textphone 0808 808 9000
has information on a wide range of dementia related topics, and a helpline. Helpline Tel: 0300 222 1122
is the independent regulatory body of health and care in England. It can provide independent reports and quality ratings on all care homes in your area.
for information for carers, including funding, grants, a carers' forum and support services.
The Frontotemporal Rare Dementia Support
Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia [including Pick's Disease]
website has a wide range of information about dementia including symptoms and early signs and the process of getting a diagnosis.
The Residents and Relatives' Association
exists for older people needing or living in residential care homes and their families. Can offer a listening ear, information and advice on a wide range of issues relating to residential care.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
produce a range of fact sheets about dementia, memory and depression.
The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
provide contacts for local registered practitioners. Telephone number 0207 2348620
provides support for people concerned about the effects of having a stroke.
University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre
The aim is to provide training to professional and family carers in all aspects of dementia care and understanding.
YoungDementia UK is a charity that exists for one reason - to help people whose lives are affected by young onset dementia
