Below are links to a variety of websites that provide useful information and advice to carers, relatives and elderly people themselves.
Over 50s
There is a whole range of help and advice available through central and local government. This guide, covering England and Wales, or Scotland is designed to point you in the right direction - Visit this website.
Department of Health - Older People
This section is intended primarily as a resource for local NHS organisations and local councils to help in the implementation of the national service framework (NSF) for older people. We also hope it will be useful to older people and their carers - Visit this website.
National Statistics: Focus on Older People
Focus on Older People paints a picture of the people aged 50 and over in Britain today. It includes information on their characteristics, lifestyles and experiences, placing particular emphasis on changes with age - Visit this website.
Help the Aged
Help the Aged is working hard for a world in which older people are valued for their contribution to society, involved in their local communities and fulfilled in their needs, hopes and aspirations - View this website.
The Pension Service
The Government has set up The Pension Service, which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions. It has been set up to improve the service you receive, whether you are already a pensioner or are planning for your retirement, no matter how far off it might be - Visit this website.
Age Concern
Age Concern supports all people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life. We provide essential services such as day care and information - Visit this website.
