Older People

Age UK

Age UK is a national charity who provide support and assistance for older people. For more information, go to: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

 

PramaLife

Pramalife is a charity offering a range of services and assistance for people over the age of 60. For more information, go to: https://www.pramalife.org/

 

Help & Care

Help & Care is a registered charity working with people and communities to support older people, carers and the vulnerable to live the life they choose. For more information, go to: https://www.helpandcare.org.uk/

 

Action Fraud

Action Fraud is a service run by the police for reporting fraud and scams. For more information, go to: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

 

Pension Wise

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service offering pension advice and guidance. For more information, go to: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement/pension-wise

 

Useful Links:

Citizens Advice – How to Ease Financial Crisis for Older People: RC Bulletin September 2024

Citizens Advice – Carers help and support.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/looking-after-people/carers-help-and-support/

Citizens Advice – get help with online scams.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/get-help-with-online-scams/

Gov.uk Pension Credit
https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit

Gov.uk Cost of living support:
https://www.gov.uk/cost-of-living/60-or-over

Gov.uk Energy Support: NHS Community Mental Health support for older people
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/our-services-hospitals/mental-health/community-mental-health-older-peoples-cmht-op