Useful Links
United Kingdom Homecare Association Ltd
UKHCA is the professional association of home care providers from the independent, voluntary, not-for-profit and statutory sectors.
Caring For Someone Gov
The Government´s main website for information on all public services including social care and care of the elderly.
Department for Work and Pensions
Advice on Pensions and Benefits.
Hampshire County Council
The Social Care and Health Tab takes you to lots of useful sections including advice on funding, nursing care, how to request a care assessment and care choices.
Friends of the Elderly
Friends of the Elderly is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older people.
Age UK
charity for elderly people giving help and advice on a range of topic from keeping healthy to claiming the benefits you are entitled to.
Care Aware
Care Aware is a non profit making public information, advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK Their objectives are to improve public understanding and knowledge about the UK care system, to reinforce the rights and choices of the individual and to assist the public on the complex issues associated with elderly care funding advice issues.
Surrey County Council
The Social Care and Health pages and over 50´s pages have lots of useful information eg: support and equipment to help you stay in your home, funding advice, support for vulnerable people etc.
CQC
They are the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They regulate care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations. We aim to make sure better care is provided for everyone – in hospitals, care homes and people’s own homes. They also seek to protect the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act.
Alzheimers Society
Alzheimer´s Society is a membership organization, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.