Useful local and national contacts continued Somerset Dementia Adviser Service The Somerset Dementia Adviser Service can tell you where to find the information you need, not only about your illness but also the best services for you in Somerset. Phone: 01458 251541 Email: somersetDAS@alzheimers.org.uk Web: www.dementiasomerset.org.uk
Email: enquiries@careaware.co.uk Web: www.careaware.co.uk Care Choices Publishers of this Directory, Care Choices also run a free phone service, designed to generate reports of care providers which match your specific needs. Phone: 0800 389 2077 Web: www.carechoices.co.uk
Older people Age UK Advice line: 0800 678 1174 Web: www.ageuk.org.uk Age UK Somerset Provides a range of services, projects, advocacy, emotional and practical support to older people 65 years and over, their relatives and carers. Ash House, Cook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton TA2 6BJ Phone: 01823 345613 Email: ianda@ageuksomerset.org.uk Web: www.ageuk.org.uk/somerset Aster Living Home from Hospital Practical help to get home from hospital and recuperate in the comfort of your own home. Phone: 0333 400 8299 Web: www.aster.co.uk/homes-services/caresupport/remain-in-the-family-home British Red Cross – Support at Home Short-term help after a stay in hospital. Livingstone Way, Taunton TA2 6BD Phone: 01823 273700 Web: www.redcross.org.uk Care Aware Advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice. PO Box 8, Manchester M30 9NY Phone: 0161 707 1107
Independent Age Speak to an adviser for free and impartial advice on home care, care homes, NHS services, housing and other issues. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 10.00am to 4.00pm. 18 Avonmore Road, London W14 8RR Phone: 0800 319 6789 Email: advice@independentage.org Web: www.independentage.org The Relatives and Residents Association Advises older people needing, or living in, residential care and their relatives. 1 The Ivories, 6-18 Northampton Street, London N1 2HY Advice Line: 0207 359 8136 Email: info@relres.org Web: www.relres.org Sensory loss deafPLUS Provides advice, advocacy and life skills to North-East Somerset and Bath. Phone/Text: 07443 023321 Email: kate.harris@deafPLUS.org Web: www.deafplus.org Somerset Sight A charity that helps visually impaired people in Somerset. Northfield House, 51 Staplegrove Road, Taunton TA1 1DG Phone: 01823 333818 Email: admin@somersetsight.org.uk Web: www.somersetsight.org.uk
Visit www.carechoices.co.uk for further assistance with your search for care
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