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Age Friendly Mid and East Antrim
Local age-friendly information and action to help older people in Mid and East Antrim stay connected, included and supported.
I Forget – Lincolnshire Dementia Support
Free information and guidance helping people worried about memory problems, dementia and accessing local support.
Stamford and Rutland Talking Newspaper
Free recorded local news for blind and visually impaired people in Stamford and surrounding areas.
Care and Repair Northamptonshire
Practical housing support helping older, disabled and vulnerable residents remain safe, warm and secure at home.
Age UK Northamptonshire Information and Advice Service
Free advice for older people and families regarding benefits, money, housing, care and local support.
Age UK Northamptonshire Telephone Befriending
Free regular telephone conversations with a trained volunteer for people experiencing loneliness or isolation.
Northamptonshire Memory Assessment Service
Countywide NHS assessment, diagnosis, information and follow-up for people experiencing significant memory problems.
Acute Liaison and Psychiatry for Older People
NHS mental-health assistance for patients aged 65+ receiving physical treatment at Northampton or Kettering General Hospital, with advice for carers.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support
Free information, practical advice and telephone support for people affected by dementia and their families.
Nottinghamshire Dementia Support Pathway
Council information and routes into local assessment, care, community and carer services for people living with dementia.
Age UK Rutland Befriending Service
A friendly connection for older people through home visits or telephone calls to reduce loneliness.
Age UK information and signposting
Free advice and signposting for older residents, relatives and carers.
Age UK welfare-benefits advice
Free confidential benefits checks and claims assistance for people aged 50+.
Age UK digital drop-ins
Free help with phones, tablets, computers and online services.
Age UK Home First
Free short-term practical support for people aged 50+ following hospital discharge.
Age UK mental-health navigation
Support for older people experiencing memory loss, dementia or mental-health difficulties.
ACE IT Scotland
Free digital coaching for people over 50 across Edinburgh.
Re-engage Call Companions
Free regular friendship calls for older people who are lonely or isolated.
Re-engage Tea Parties
Free monthly tea parties for older people who would benefit from company and connection.
City of Edinburgh Digital Support Groups
Council signposting to local digital support groups that help people build confidence getting online.
EARS Advocacy Service
Independent advocacy for older people and adults in East Lothian with physical disability, acquired brain injury or stroke experience.
Falkirk Adult Social Work Assessment
Adult social work assessment and care support information for adults and older people in Falkirk.
Fife Adult Social Work Advice
Adult social work advice and referral support in Fife for adults who may need extra care or help to live well.
The Friendship Café – Alton
A friendly, regular meet-up in Alton to share company, cake and conversation and help reduce loneliness.
Older People support across the UK
Browse older people support services across the UK, including charities, practical help, referral options, free support and trusted community organisations.
This page helps people compare local and national support, understand what each service offers, and find the right older people help more quickly.