Elderly Care
Support Care of Older People
Support Care of Older People (S.C.O.O.P) is a community support provider for older people, some of whom may experience mental health difficulties This includes people who experience memory impairment e.g. Dementia related illnesses yet still choose to live in their chosen accommodation. In certain situations, SCOOP can provide support to younger people depending on their needs.
Telephone: 01473 610786
Website: www.supportcareofolderpeople.com
Alzheimer Society
Living with dementia at any time brings challenges but you’re not alone. If you need support and advice, Alzheimer Society is here for you by providing dementia services and support groups in your area.
Facebook: @alzheimerssocietyuk
Twitter: @halzheimerssoc
Telephone: 0333 150 3456
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Silver Line
The Silver Line provides a free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Facebook: @thesilverlineuk
Twitter: @TheSilverLineUK
Telephone: 0800 470 8090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Email: info@thesilverline.org.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and they work every day to achieve this.
Facebook: @ageuk
Twitter: @age_uk
Telephone: 0800 055 6112
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
NHS Care Homes
Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.
Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/care-homes
Care and Support for Adults
Find support through Suffolk County Council to live independently, help to stay at home, adult social care, paying for care, help for carers, reporting abuse and working with us.
UK Care Guide
UK Care Guide has been created to bring together all the information you might need when looking for care for yourself or for a loved one.
Facebook: @UKCareGuide
Twitter: @UKCareGuide
Telephone: 0333 210 0236
Website: www.ukcareguide.co.uk
Email: hello@ukcareguide.co.uk
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Facebook: @DementiaUK1
Twitter: @DementiaUK
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
Parkinson’s UK
They offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.
Facebook: @parkinsonsuk
Twitter: @ParkinsonsUK
Telephone: 0808 800 0303
Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk