Use our alphabetical directory to find organisations that may be
able to help you.
Click a letter on scroll down to see the full directory
A B C D E F G H I K L M N
O P Q R S
T U V W Y
A
Action on Hearing Loss
http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/
The new name brand name for the Royal National Institute for the
Deaf (RNID)
A2B
http://www.a2binfo.net
A fully integrated community transport information system, which
integrates the Rural Transport Partnership, individual transport
providers and the community transport user.
A2B Wales
http://www.a2binfo.net/wales/
Community Transport
AbilityNet
http://www.abilitynet.org.uk/
Helps disabled adults and children use computers and the internet
by adapting and adjusting their technology. Has information
about how to choose a computer, including where to find secondhand
equipment.
Access 2 Benefits
http://www.a2b.org.uk
Benefits in Northern Ireland. Simple and anonymous benefit
calculator to find out what you may be entitled to.
Advice Northern Ireland
http://www.adviceni.net/
Provides independent advice in Northern Ireland, including a
searchable database of local advice centres.
Advice4DebtNI
http://www.advice4debtni.com/
Free, confidential and independent debt and mony advice to anyone
in Northern Ireland.
Age Action Ireland
http://www.ageaction.ie/
Age Action is a charity which promotes positive ageing and better
policies and services for older people.
Age UK - England
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
AgeUK aims to improve later life for everyone through their
information and advice, campaigns, products, training and
research.
Age UK - Northern Ireland
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/
AgeUK aims to improve later life for everyone through their
information and advice, campaigns, products, training and
research.
Age UK - Scotland
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/scotland
AgeUK aims to improve later life for everyone through their
information and advice, campaigns, products, training and
research.
Age UK - Wales
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/
AgeUK aims to improve later life for everyone through their
information and advice, campaigns, products, training and
research.
Alone
http://www.alone.ie/
ALONE works with vulnerable older people, providing long term
housing, a befriending service and support in the community. Dublin
Area Only.
Alzheimer's Society - England, Wales, Northern
Ireland
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Alzheimer's Society is a membership organization, which works to
improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in
England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Alzheimer's Scotland
http://www.alzscot.org/
Alzheimer's Scotland helps people with dementia, their carers and
families. Members include carers, relatives, people with dementia,
professionals, groups and organisations.
Alzheimer's Society
http://alzheimers.org.uk/
Works to improve the quality of life of people affected by
dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
http://www.alzheimer.ie/
Ireland's leading dementia specific service provider with over 100
services across the country.
Anglian Water Assistance Fund
http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/household/your-account/problems-paying/assistance/
Offers grants to reduce water and sewerage debts and provide free
debt advice.
Arthritis Care
http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/
Arthritis Care is the UK's largest charity working with and for
people who have arthritis. They provide information, helplines,
support, self-management/personal development programs, and
networking opportunities.
Arthritis Ireland
http://www.arthritisireland.ie
Advice, Information and active support for those living with
Arthritis in Ireland
Arthritis Research UK
http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/
Arthritis Research UK work to take the pain away for sufferers of
all forms of arthritis and helping people to remain active. They do
this by funding high class research, providing information and
campaigning.
Assist UK
http://www.assist-uk.org/
Leads a network of local Disabled Living Centres. Each centre has
a permanent exhibition of products and equipment that provide
people with opportunities to see and try products and
equipment. Professional staff also offer information and
advice about what might best suit them.
Association of British Insurers
http://www.abi.org.uk/
Offers advice on motor insurance for older drivers.
Association of Charity Officers
http://www.aco.uk.net
The ACO is the national umbrella body for benevolent charities,
that is charities who provide aid and advice to individuals in
need. List of charities on site.
Asthma Society of Ireland
http://www.asthmasociety.ie/
Support services for people living with asthma.
Asthma UK
http://www.asthma.org.uk/
Advice and information on asthma.
Auriga
http://www.aurigaservices.co.uk
Auriga specialise in providing services to vulnerable customers
and provide benefit checks, assessment and evaluation of family
circumstances and appropriate debt advice. Also Water Trust
Fund Applications.
Aware
http://www.aware.ie/
Depression support, information and advice services
B
Bladder and Bowel Foundation
http://www.bladderandbowelfoundation.org
UK's largest advocacy charity providing info and support to
patients, carers and families. Support and advice on symptoms,
testing, treatments and management for all types of bladder and
bowel related problems.
Breast Cancer Care
http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/
Provide support for those dealing with breast cancer
Breast Cancer Ireland
http://www.breastcancerireland.com
Support, advice and information for those with Breast Cancer in
Ireland
British Computer Association
http://www.bcab.org.uk/
A group of blind and partially sighted computer users, offering
training, discussion, networking and help to members.
British Gas Energy Trust
http://www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
Provides grants to help individuals and families in need, to meet
arrears of energy charges and older household bills and costs.
British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk
Provide a helpline, advice on living with heart conditions,
magazine, support groups, etc.
British Lung Foundation
http://www.lunguk.org/
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for
everyone affected by lung disease. They provide information and
support for people affected by lung disease, and work in a variety
of ways to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care
and support for people affected by lung disease now and in the
future.
British Pain Society
http://www.britishpainsociety.org/
Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pain and pain research
for the benefit of patients. Produces leaflets on pain management
for patients.
British Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org.uk/
Online First Aid Tips and Advice. Provide short-term support to
vulnerable people in the UK, whether they're recovering from an
operation, need a wheelchair or just need help coping around the
house. Provide short-term loans of medical equipment to people in
need, including wheelchairs. Details of regional services
available.
British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Association
http://www.britishsnoring.co.uk/
The British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association is a
not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping snorers and their
bed partners improve their sleep, returning them again to peaceful
nights together.
Bryson House Social Directory
http://brysongroup.org/
Online database of UK charities, which can be searched for by
category.
C
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales
(CSSIW)
http://www.csiw.wales.gov.uk/dataviewer/index.asp
The independent health and social care regulatory body for Wales.
Search for care services.
Care Information Scotland
http://www.careinfoscotland.co.uk
Provides information about care services for older people living
in Scotland.
Care Quality Comission (CQC)
http://www.cqc.org.uk/
The independent health and social care regulatory body for
England. Search for care services.
Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales
www.csiw.wales.gov.uk
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales encourages the
improvement of social care, early years and social services in
Wales. Their role is to make professional assessments and
judgements about social care, early years and social services and
so encourage improvement by the service providers.
Carers UK
http://www.carersuk.org/
Supports carers and provides information and advice about caring
through the website, factsheets, and advice line and online forums,
allowing carers to discuss problems with one another.
Centre for Independent Living NI
http://www.cilbelfast.org/
Works to promote the principles of independent living and in
particular to provide a range of services for people using or
considering using Direct Payments.
Charity Listings
http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/categorysearch.htm
Online database of UK charities, which can be searched for by
category.
Charity Search
http://www.charitysearch.org.uk
Online database of UK charities, which can be searched for by
category.
Chronic Pain Ireland
http://www.chronicpain.ie
Provide information and support to those living with chronic pain,
their families and friends.
Cinnamon Trust
http://www.cinnamon.org.uk/
Help for older people with pets. Pet sitting, feeding and walsking
services provided by volunteers.
Citizens Advice Bureaux
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by
providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by
influencing policymakers.
Citizen's Advice Northern Ireland
http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk
Independent advice for Northern Ireland
Citizen's Information
http://www.citizensinformation.ie
Provides comprehensive information on public services and
entitlements to citizens in Ireland.
Communities 2.0
http://clickconnectdiscover.org
Offers free training and support to social enterprises, voluntary
and community groups and individual to make better use of
technology.
Community Legal Advice
http://www.direct.gov.uk
This website offers free, confidential and independent legal
advice for residents of England and Wales.
Compassion in Dying
http://www.compassionindying.org.uk
A national charity that supports people at the end of life to have
what they consider to be a good death by providing advice and
information around their rights and choices.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
http://www.cccs.co.uk/
Provides free advice about debt, financial planning, bankruptcy
and individual voluntary arrangements (IVA).
Consumer Focus England
http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/
Consumer Focus Post (NI)
http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/northern-ireland/
Consumer Focus Scotland
http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/scotland/
Consumer Focus Wales
http://www.consumerfocus.org.uk/wales/
Work both with and on behalf of consumers to address these
problems and make a difference to people's lives.
Contact the Elderly
http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/
Organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of
older people who live alone to help combat loneliness and
isolation.
Counsel and Care
http://www.counselandcare.org.uk/
Counsel and Care is a charity giving advice, support and
information to older people, their relatives and carers across the
UK.
Crossroads
http://www.crossroads.org.uk/
Offers support and high quality services for Carers and people
with care needs.
Cruse Bereavement Care
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care promotes the well-being of bereaved
people and enables anyone bereaved by death to understand their
grief and cope with their loss. As well providing free care to all
bereaved people, the charity also offers information, support and
training services to those who are looking after them.
D
Debt Action Northern Ireland
http://www.debtaction-ni.net
Offers free, confidential, face to face debt advice services
across NI.
Dementia UK
http://www.dementiauk.org/
Dementia charity providing support and information to suffers,
their families and those who care for them.
Depression Alliance
http://www.depressionalliance.org/
Information, support and advice for people affected by
depression.
Diabetes Federation of Ireland
http://www.diabetes.ie
Support, information and motivation for people with diabetes,
their families and friends.
Diabetes UK
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
The largest UK charity devoted to treatment and care for people
with diabetes. Provides support, information and advice.
Dial UK
http://www.dialuk.info/
DIAL information and advice services are based throughout the UK
and provide information and advice to disabled people and others on
all aspects of living with a disability.
Digital UK
http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/
The not-for-profit company leading the UK's switchover to digital
television. Offers advice about the switchover in your
area.
Digital Unite
http://tutors.digitalunite.com
Provides a network of quality assured tutors across the UK who
offer home-based computer and internet tuition at affordable
prices.
Directgov
http://www.direct.gov.uk
State Pension information, local housing allowance rates, benefits
advice, housing information.
Disability Wales
http://www.disabilitywales.org/
Offers information, comment, opinion and opportunities for getting
involved in campaigning for disability equality in Wales.
Disabled Living Foundation
http://www.dlf.org.uk
DLF is a national charity that provides impartial advice,
information and training on daily living aids. It is a founder
member of the Information Standard, a certification scheme for
health and social care information.
Dog Aid Society
http://www.dogaidsociety.com
Assists in re-homing dogs and provides a neutering and veterinary
aid scheme for those on low incomes.
Dogs for the disabled
http://www.dogsforthedisabled.org/
Dogs for the Disabled creates life-changing partnerships by
training assistance dogs to help children and adults with
disabilities lead a fuller, more independent life.
DVLA
http://direct.gov.uk/en/motoring
Handles all motoring and vehicle licensing queries.
E
EAC (Elderly Accommodation Counsel)
http://www.eac.org.uk/
EAC is a charity, set up to help older and elderly people make
informed choices about meeting their housing, support and care
needs.
EDF Energy Trust
http://www.edfenergytrust.org.uk/
Provides grants to individuals to cover the payment of gas and
electricity debts and other essential household debts or costs.
Enable Holidays
http://www.enableholidays.com/
Sells accessible holidays to suit varying levels of mobility and
disability.
Energy Saving Trust
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit organisation that provides
free and impartial advice on how to save energy.
Entitled to
http://entitledto.co.uk/
Entitled to is an online benefits calculator.
Eye Care Trust
http://www.eyecaretrust.org.uk
Patient information leaflets, clinical fact sheets.
F
First Stop Care and Advice
http://www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk/
Independent, free service offering advice and information for
older people, their families and carers about housing and care
options in later life.
Forum of Mobility Centres
http://www.mobility-centres.org.uk/
A network of independent organisations, offering professional,
high quality information, advice and assessment to individuals who
have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or
injury which may affect their ability to drive, access or egress a
motor vehicle.
Friends of the Elderly
http://www.fote.org.uk/
Friends of the Elderly aim to enhance the quality of life of older
people. They provide direct services including residential homes,
nursing homes and dementia care homes. Their day clubs, home
support, home visiting, telephone befriending and grant-giving
services help older people live independently at home.
G
Gransnet
http://www.gransnet.com
An online community for grandmothers.
H
Home Heat Helpline
http://www.homeheathelpline.org.uk/
Can advise you on benefits, grants for free home insulation,
reduced tariffs and special payment options your energy supplier
provides to help those struggling with their fuel bills.
Home Improvement Agencies - England
http://www.foundations.uk.com
Home improvement agencies help vulnerable people to maintain their
independence and live comfortably and safely in their own
homes.
Home Improvement Agency - Northern
Ireland
www.foldgroup.co.uk
Home improvement agencies help vulnerable people to maintain their
independence and live comfortably and safely in their own
homes.
Home Improvement Agency - Scotland
http://www.careandrepairscotland.co.uk/
Home improvement agencies help vulnerable people to maintain their
independence and live comfortably and safely in their own
homes.
Home Improvement Agency - Wales
http://www.careandrepair.org.uk/wales
Home improvement agencies help vulnerable people to maintain their
independence and live comfortably and safely in their own
homes.
Housing Advice Northern Ireland
http://www.housingadviceni.org/
Aims to increase the availability of information on housing in
Northern Ireland, to help people find the answers to their own
housing concerns and to prevent homelessness.
Housing Options for Older People
http://hoop.eac.org.uk
Housing advice and information for older people.
I
Irish Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.ie/
Deliver a range of hospital and community-based nursing services
to people with cancer and their families across Ireland.
Irish Deaf Society
http://www.irishdeafsociety.ie/
National representative organisation of Deaf and hard of hearing
people, serving the interest and welfare of the Deaf community.
Irish Health
www.irishhealth.com
Ireland's independent health website, designed to offer users a
comprehensive yet easy to use online source of medical and
healthcare information.
Irish Heart Foundation
http://www.irishheart.ie
Charity fighting stroke and heart disease, funded up to 90 per
cent by public and corporate donations.
Irish Lung Foundation
http://irishlungfoundation.ie
Information about lung conditions
Irish Wheelchair Association
www.iwa.ie
The Irish Wheelchair Association is a national organisation
dedicated to the achievement of full social, economic and
educational integration of people with disability as equal,
independent and participative members of the community.
IT Can Help
http://www.itcanhelp.org.uk/
IT Can Help is a network of volunteers who are able to offer free
local computer assistance to disabled people. They can diagnose and
fix most computer related problems; Install and set up hardware,
software, internet, email and accessibility settings.
K
Katie Haines Memorial Trust
http://katiehaines.com/default.asp
The organisation works to raise awareness of Carbon Monoxide
poisoning.
L
Local Council Checker
http://local.direct.gov.uk/LDGRedirect/Start.do?mode=1
Postcode search to find local county, borough and district
councils
M
Macmillan Cancer Support
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/
Helps Cancer patients, carers, families, and communities. Provide
advice, support, practical support, grants, etc. to help people
live with cancer.
Marie Curie Cancer Cure
http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Mainly care for people with cancer but also for people with other
life limiting illnesses. Services are always free of charge to
patients and their families. Nurses, Hospices, research, palliative
care.
Mature Times
http://www.maturetimes.co.uk
Mature Times is the UK's longest-established and biggest
circulation free newspaper for the over 50s and the only
campaigning newspaper for older people. It contains quality
editorial on lifestyle issues specifically affecting the older
generations.
Mental Health Foundation
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Advice and information to help people better manage their mental
health and wellbeing.
Mind - find the local branch
http://www.mind.org.uk
Mind helps people to take control over their mental health, to
make it possible for people who experience mental distress to live
full lives, and play their full part in society. They provide
information and advice, training programmes, local branches, and
grants.
Mobility Market
http://www.themobilitymarket.co.uk/
Sells secondhand mobility equipment.
Motability
http://www.motability.co.uk/
The Motability Scheme enables disabled
people to exchange either their Higher Rate Mobility
Component of Disability Living Allowance or their War Pensioners'
Mobility Supplement to obtain a new car, powered wheelchair or
scooter.
MS Ireland
http://www.ms-society.ie
Support, advice and information for those with Multiple Sclerosis
in Ireland.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.mssociety.org.uk/
The MS Society funds MS research, runs respite care centres,
provides grants, education and training on MS. It provides numerous
publications on MS and runs a freephone specialist Helplien. With a
network of branches and regions, the Society has a National Center
in London and national offices in Northern Ireland, Scotland and
Wales/Cymru.
N
National Association of Widows
http://www.nawidows.org.uk/
A support and friendship service for married and unmarried men and
women who have lost partners.
National Brokerage Network
http://www.nationalbrokeragenetwork.org.uk/
Can help you find a local support broker who will help you manage
your personal budget and direct payments, as well as the
relationship with your carer.
National Careline
http://www.thenationalcareline.org/
Offers information about the types of help available and where to
access financial support.
National Centre for Independent
Living
http://www.ncil.org.uk/
A resource on independent living, direct payments and personal
budgets for disabled people.
National Consumer Agency
http://www.consumerconnect.ie
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) is a statutory body established
by the Irish Government in May 2007. It aims to defend consumer
interests and to embed a robust consumer culture in Ireland.
National Council for the Blind of
Ireland
http://www.ncbi.ie/
Support and services nationwide to people experiencing sight
loss.
National Debtline
http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
Debt advice and information and assistance.
National Osteoporosis Society
http://www.nos.org.uk/
Support and information to enable people affected by osteoporosis
to make a positive difference to their lives.
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
http://www.nras.org.uk/
Aim to provide information and support for people with rheumatoid
arthritis, their families, friends and carers, and health
professionals.
NHS 24 Scotland
http://www.nhs24.com/
Comprehensive up-to-date health information and self care advice
for people in Scotland.
NHS Choices
http://www.nhs.uk
Provides a comprehensive health information service and how to
find and use NHS services.
NHS Direct
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Provides health advice and reassurance, both by phone and
online.
NHS Direct Wales
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/
Find your nearest NHS services
NHS Scotland
http://www.show.scot.nhs.uk/
News and information about NHS Scotland, including a service to
find your nearest health service, eg, pharmacy, GP, dentist or
hospital.
NHS Stop Smoking
http://smokefree.nhs.uk/
Provides helps and advice for people looking to stop smoking.
Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary
Action
http://www.nicva.org/
NICVA is the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action, the
umbrella body for voluntary and community organisations in
Northern Ireland.
NPower Energy Trust
http://www.npowerenergytrust.org.uk/
Provides grants to clear gas and electricity debts through a
provisional award scheme and for other essential costs through
further assistance payments.
O
Opening Doors London
http://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk
Services for the older LGBT community that combat isolation
through the provision of regular social activities, a telephone
advice and signposting service, and a befriending scheme. London
Area Only.
P
Pain Concern
http://www.painconcern.org.uk
Charity for those living with Chronic Pain, and those who care for
and about them.
Parkinson's Disease Society
http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
Provide information and support through a UK-wide team of
information and support workers.
Parkinson's Association of Ireland
http://www.parkinsons.ie/
Support, a listening ear, and information on any aspect of living
with Parkinson's.
Patient Advice and Liaison Services
http://www.pals.nhs.uk
Patient Advice and Support for those using NHS for services. Local
branches can be searched by postcode.
Patient.co.uk
http://www.patient.co.uk
Provides comprehensive health information as provided by GPs and
nurses to patients during consultations.
Payplan
http://www.payplan.com/
Provides a free debt managment service to people with debt
problems.
PDSA
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/
Charity to help those on certain benefits with low incomes get
medical treatment for their pets. Help can be searched by
postcode.
Pension Service
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/
The government department which calculates and pays pension
entitlements.
Pensions Advisory Service
http://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk
TPAS is an independent voluntary organisation that is grant-aided
by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It provides
information and guidance to members of the public on all pension
matters, covering state, company, personal and stakeholder
schemes.
Pet Fostering Service Scotland
http://www.pfss.org.uk/
Provides a short term emergency care service for pet owners who
are temporarily unable to care for their pet through accident or
illness.
Princess Royal Trust For Carers
http://www.carers.org/
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of
comprehensive carers support services in the UK. Local
Branches can be searched by postcode.
Q
Quit
http://www.quit.org.uk/
Provides helps and advice for people looking to stop smoking.
R
RADAR
http://www.radar.org.uk/
The UK's largest disability rights campaigning network. Also
has details of the National Key Scheme which gives access to more
than 8,000 accessible UK toilets.
Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
(RQIA)
http://www.rqia.org.uk
The independent health and social care regulatory body for
Northern Ireland. Search for care services.
Rethink
http://www.rethink.org
Works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness
recover a better quality of life.
Ricability
http://www.ricability.org.uk/
A national research charity dedicated to providing independent
information of value to disabled and older consumers.
RNIB
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's
leading charity offering information, support and advice to over
two million people with sight loss.
Royal British Legion
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Provides welfare to the whole Armed Forces family - serving,
ex-Service and their dependants. The charity also campaigns
on a range of issues affecting Service people.
S
Safe Partnership
http://www.safepartnership.org/
Runs local schemes providing free home security to vulnerable
people.
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/
Confidential support for those experiencing depression, local
branches can also be found on the site.
Scotland Patients Association
http://www.scotlandpatients.com/
Provide support and information to patients.
Scottish Association for Mental
Health
http://www.samh.org.uk
Advice and information relating to mental health for those in
Scotland.
Scottish Befriending Network
http://www.befriending.co.uk/befriendingdirectory.php
Directory of befriending services available throughout
Scotland.
Scottish Gas Energy Trust
http://www.britishgasenergytrust.org.uk/
Help With fuel debts.
Severn Trent Trust Fund
http://www.sttf.org.uk/
Offers grants to people unable to meet the cost of water charges
who live in the Severn Trent area.
Shelter
http://www.shelter.org.uk
Gives advice, information and advocacy to people in housing
need. Also campaigns for lasting political change to end the
housing crisis.
Shelter (Wales)
http://www.sheltercymru.org.uk
Housing advice.
Shop Mobility
http://www.shopmobilityuk.org/
Lends scooters, wheelchair and other aids to helpe less mobile
people use town centres. Some schemes are free or there can
be a small charge.
Sleep Apnoea Trust
http://www.sleep-apnoea-trust.org/
The Sleep Apnoea Trust Association (SATA) exists to improve the
lives of sleep apnoea patients, their partners and their families.
SATA is the leading UK charity working in the field of sleep
apnoea.
Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland
(SCSWIS)
http://www.scswis.com/
The independent health and social care regulatory body for
Scotland. Search for care services.
Solicitors for the Elderly
http://www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com/
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) is an independent, national
organisation of lawyers, such as solicitors, barristers, and legal
executives who are committed to providing the highest quality of
legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and
carers. Not a free source of advice.
South East Water's Helping Hand
http://www.southeastwater.co.uk/
Offers financial assistance to clear water and sewerage debt owed
to South East Water.
Southern Water Trust Fund
http://www.southernwater.co.uk/
Water Trust Fund
SSAFA Forces Help
http://www.ssafa.org.uk/Branch/index.html
Help and support those who serve in our Armed Forces and those who
used to serve - even if it was only for a single day. They also
care for the families of both.
Stroke Association
http://www.stroke.org.uk/
Information, Advice and Support, Communication Support and Life
After Stroke grants.
T
Tailwaggers Club Trust
http://www.tailwaggersclubtrust.com/
Helps needy cat and dog owners meet the cost of veterinary
bills.
Tax Help for Older People (TOP)
http://www.taxvol.org.uk/
An independent free tax advice service for older people on low
incomes.
Telecare Services Association
http://www.asap-uk.org/
Offers telecare services to help protect and support people in
their own homes.
Telephone Preference Service
http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/
Runs a free register to opt out of receiving sales calls.
Thames Water Trust Fund
http://www.twtf.org.uk/
Provides relief for customers in debt and organisational grants
and customer assistance for non-water debt in exceptional
circumstances.
Tourism for All
https://www.tourismforall.org.uk/
Provides information to help less mobile people find where to go,
stay or visit.
Traveline
http://traveline.info/
National public transport information.
Turn2us
http://www.turn2us.org.uk/
Online searchable database of charites in UK sorted according to
need circumstance ocuppation and other criteria.
U
UK Online Centres
http://www.ukonlinecentres.com
Have online centres to give people the skills and confidence to
get online.
United Utilities Trust Fund
http://www.uutf.org.uk
Helps people to pay water charges and living in the United
Utilities area.
Update
http://www.update.org.uk/
Scotland's disability information service, providing
across-the-board disability-related information to members of the
public.
V
Veolia Water Trust
http://www.veoliawatertrust.org.uk/
Helps people take control of their finances by reducing their
debts and help with future bills.
Vitalise
http://www.vitalise.org.uk
This organisation provides short breaks, respite care and other
services for disabled people, including visually impaired people
and carers. They also have breaks especially for people with
Alzheimers and dementia. Their holidays seem to be frequently
subsidised and they also offer advice about alternative funding if
someone cannot afford to pay themselves.
VoiceAbility
http://www.voiceability.org/
VoiceAbility are a national charity providing advocacy services
for people with disabilities. They also provide support to older
people, carers and looked after children
W
Welsh Water/ Dwr Cymru Assistance
Fund
http://www.dwrcymru.com/
Provides support to people experiencing severe financial hardship
and unable to pay water charges in Wales.
Women's Royal Voluntary Service
http://www.wrvs.org.uk/
Provides practical support at home, social activities, help with
getting out and about and hospital services.
Y
Yorkshire Water Community Trust
http://www.yorkshirewater.com/yw-community-trust.aspx
Helps individuals and families unable to pay their water charges
to Yorkshire Water.
Yourableshop
http://www.youreableshop.co.uk/
Sells mobility equipment.
