Useful contacts

Action on Elder Abuse 080 880 88141

We work to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box 60001, Streatham SW16 9BY I www.elderabuse.org.uk I enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk

Admiral Nurses 0800 888 6678

When things get challenging or difficult, Admiral Nurses work alongside people with dementia, and their families: giving them one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions. I www.dementiauk.org I helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK Bradford District 01274 391190

75 Wrose Road, Wrose, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 1HX I www.ageuk.org.uk/bradforddistrict I info@ageukbd.org.uk

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust 01535 652511

Skipton Rd, Steeton, Keighley BD20 6TD I www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk

Alzheimer's Society

The UK's leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. I www.alzheimers.org.uk

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CareAware 0161 707 1107

A one stop shop for free advice on care fee funding for older people. I enquiries@careaware.co.uk

Care Quality Commission (CQC) 03000 616161

National Correspondence, Citygate, Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4PA I www.cqc.org.uk I enquiries@cqc.org.uk

Carers’ Resource, Bradford 01274 449 660

Providing support for carers, no matter what their age, race, religion or needs. 15 Park View Court, St Paul’s Road, Shipley BD18 3DZ I www.carersresource.org I info@carersresource.org

Citizens Advice Bradford & Airedale 03442 451 282

Argus Chambers, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HX I www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/bradford-airedale/

Cruse Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677

We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. I www.cruse.org.uk I helpline@cruse.org.uk

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Disability Service Centre

Get advice or information about a claim you’ve already made for Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. I www.gov.uk/disability-benefits-helpline

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Elderly Accommodation Counsel 0800 377 7070

Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. I www.eac.org.uk I info@firststopadvice.org.uk

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Mind (National Association for Mental Health) 0300 123 3393

The leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. I www.mind.org.uk I info@mind.org.uk

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National Rheumatoid Arthritis 0800 298 7650 Society (NRAS)

Provides information, support and advice for people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I www.nras.org.uk I helpline@nras.org.uk

NHS 111 111 P

Parkinson's Disease Society

I www.parkinsons.org.uk

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0800 800 0303

Royal Osteoporosis Society

Advice, information and support group for people with osteoporosis. I www.theros.org.uk

Royal Voluntary Service 0808 800 0035

0330 555 0310

A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people and their families across Britain. We support older people by giving time and practical help to help them get the best from life. Royal Voluntary Service, Beck Court, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RP I www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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Stroke Association 0303 3033 100

Advice and information for stroke patients and their families. I www.stroke.org.uk

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The Department of Work and Pensions

I www.dwp.gov.uk

The Pension Service

I www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

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