Care and nursing homes

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.

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.