Useful links
Age UK
National registered charity which promotes the interests of all people over 50. Local services include advice, advocacy and information, day centres and lunch clubs, drop-in and leisure activities, home visits. It also provides a range of factsheets on issues affecting older people - subjects include money, community care, care homes and housing.
- 0800 169 6565 (open Monday - Sunday 8.00am to 7.00pm)
- contact@ageuk.org.uk
- Astral House, 1268 London Road, London, SW16 4ER
Royal Voluntary Service
Charity which provides a range of practical services to help and support older people to live well, maintain their independence and play a part in their local community.
- 0845 608 0122
- Garden House, Milton Hill, Steventon, Abingdon, OX13 6AD
- Royal Voluntary Service