Useful Websites
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is all about getting older people and adults with a disability more active more often. Lists activities across North Lincolnshire that are suitable for the 50+ age group.
Further information can be found at www.e-voice.org.uk/activeageing
Age Concern
The UK's largest charity working with and for older people. It has information guides on a wide range of issues.
Further information can be found at www.ageconcern.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
Works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia. Produces a large number of factsheets on dementia-related topics.
Further information can be found at www.alzheimers.org.uk
Arthritis Care
Provides high-quality information and support to empower people to take control of their arthritis.
Further information can be found at www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Cancer Backup
UK's leading cancer information charity, with over 6500 pages of up-to-date cancer information, practical advice and support for cancer patients, their families and Carers.
Further information can be found at www.cancerbackup.org.uk
Carers UK
Carers UK, a national organisation, supporting Carers by giving them a voice and campaigning for changes that make a difference.
Further information can be found at www.carersuk.org
Caring for Someone
Governement website with information for Carers on benefits, employment, support services, health and Carers rights etc.
Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone
Cinnamon Trust
The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity for people in their last years and their much loved, much needed companion animals. A network of 8,000 volunteers "hold hands" with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets.
A national network of over 10,000 community service volunteers has been established to provide practical help when any aspect of day to day care poses a problem.
A natinal fostering service is provided for pets whose owners face a spell in hospital - volunteers take pets into their own homes and supply love and care in abundance until owner and pet can be reunited.
Further information can be found at www.cinnamon.org.uk
Counsel and Care
Counsel and Care is a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, their families and carers. We do this by providing advice, information and financial support and by influencing policies, services and funding.
Further information can be found at www.counselandcare.org.uk
DIAL UK
A national organisation for a network of 140 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people.
Further information can be found at www.dialuk.info
Disabled Living Foundation
Provide free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people, their Carers and families. From stairlifts to walk-in-baths, jar openers to tap turners, bath seats to walking sticks, wheelchairs to scooters, hoists to beds, the DLF can help find disabled equipment solutions that enable people to stay active and independent.
Further information can be found at www.dlf.org.uk
Disabled People
Government website with information for disabled people on benefits, employment, housing, education, health, holidays, leisure, the Disability Discrimination Act etc.
Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople
FreshStart
FreshStart provides services to older people aged 50+ in North Lincolnshire to enable them to live as independently as possible for as long as they choose to do so. They also organise leisure activities.
Further information can be found at www.freshstartnorthlincs.com
Help the Aged
International charity fighting to free disadvantaged older people from poverty, isolation and neglect. Produces advice leaflets covering an extensive range of issues relevant to older people.
Further information can be found at www.helptheaged.org.uk
Macmillan Cancer Support
A source of support , helping with all the things people affected by cancer want and need, and a force for change, pushing for better cancer care.
Further information can be found at www.macmillan.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Leading UK charity that provides information, carries out research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone affected by mental health problems.
Further information can be found at www.mhf.org.uk
NHS Direct
At the forefront of 24-hour health care - delivering telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public.
Further information can be found at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
North Lincolnshire Council
Providing information about North Lincolnshire Council services as well as North Lincolnshire in general.
Further information can be found at www.northlincs.gov.uk
North Lincolnshire & Goole Hospitals
North Lincolnshire Mental Health
www.northlincsmentalhealth.nhs.uk
North Lincolnshire Primary Care Trust
Over 50's
Government website with information for the over 50's on benefits, pensions, employment, health & well-being, education, leisure, wills and probate etc.
Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/en/Over50s
Prostate Cancer
A website for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, their families and their friends. Provides up-to-date, unbiased and accurate facts about prostate cancer.
Further information can be found at www.prostate-cancer.org.uk and www.realmendo.org.uk
Rethink
Works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness reover a better quality of life. Has a good range of factsheets on all issues related to mental illness.
Further information can be found at www.rethink.org
RNIB
UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to over two million people with sign loss.
Further information can be found at www.rnib.org.uk
RNID
Largest charity working to chance the world for the UK's 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people. Information resource about deafness and hearing loss.
Further information can be found at www.rnid.org.uk
Stroke Association
Charity concerned with combating stroke in people of all ages. Provides information about all aspects of strokes.
Further information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.
Further information can be found at www.carers.org
Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive & Allied Workers)
A union supporting working Carers.
For more information about Usdaw and their campaigns please telephone 0845 6060640, visit www.usdaw.org.uk or e-mail parentsandcarers@usdaw.org.uk
