Useful resources
Do you have questions about home care?
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Click on any of the links below to take you to the relevant website.
Alzheimer’s Society
The Alzheimer’s Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, their families and carers. To contact the society email enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk, call 020 7423 3500 or visit www.alzheimers.org.uk.
Age UK
(formerly Age Concern and Help the Aged)
Age UK is the UK’s leading charity for the elderly, and they provide life-enhancing services and vital support to many. To contact Age UK call 0800 169 6565 or visit www.ageuk.org.uk.
Carers UK
Carers UK provides advice and information to carers and professionals who support carers. They provide information and advice to carers about their rights, how to get support and how to complain effectively and challenge decisions. To contact Carers UK call 0808 808 7777 (Weds and Thurs 10am -12pm and 2pm – 4pm), email adviceline@carersuk.org or visit www.carersuk.org.
CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulate, inspect and review all adult social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in England. Any organisation that provides care is required to be registered by CQC and their inspection reports of these businesses can be viewed on their website. To contact CQC call 03000 616161 or visit www.cqc.org.uk.
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care is the national charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support. They provide personalised, in-depth advice and information. To contact Counsel and Care call 0845 300 7585, email advice@counselandcare.org.uk or visit www.counselandcare.org.uk.
CSSIW
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales has the same role as CQC in Wales. To contact CSSIW call 01443 848450 or visit www.cssiw.org.uk.
Dementia UK
Dementia UK is a national charity committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia. Their affiliate Uniting Carers is a national network of carers, former carers, family and friends of people affected by dementia. To contact Dementia UK call 020 7874 7200, email info@dementiauk.org or visit www.dementiauk.org.
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