Information & advice

Further applicable links may be found under Disability Support links.

Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse

Alzheimer’s Society
Information‚ support‚ tips and news for carers and those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Arthritis Care
Information and advice about arthritis‚ and local support groups throughout the UK.

Arthritis Research Campaign
Details of the wide range of booklets‚ leaflets and other sources of information for those affected by arthritis.

Asthma UK
Information and advice for everyone affected by asthma

AT Dementia
User-friendly information about assistive technology for people with dementia.

Bladder and Bowel Foundation
A national charity providing information and support for people with bladder and bowel disorders‚ their families‚ carers and healthcare professionals.

Breast Cancer Care
A national organisation offering support and information to those affected by breast cancer

The British Dental Health Foundation
The British Dental Health Foundation is the leading UK-based independent charity working to bring about improved standards of oral health care

British Heart Foundation
The leading national charity fighting heart and circulatory disease - the UK's biggest killer

British Heart Foundation National Centre physical Activity and Health
Set up to promote initiatives that will stimulate more people to take more activity as part of everyday life

British Lung Foundation
Information‚ advice and support for those people affected by a lung disease

British Tinnitus Association
Information‚ advice and support

Cancer Research UK
Information and advice for anyone affected by cancer

Community Legal Advice
This website offers free‚ confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales.

The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation
A national patient support group for sufferers of overactive bladder and all forms of cystitis.

Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes

Extend (Exercise Training for the Elderly and Disabled)
EXTEND provides recreational movement to music for the over-sixties and for the less able of any age

The Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food

International Glaucoma Association
Information on all aspects of glaucoma‚ an eye condition which commonly affects older people

The Keep Fit Association
The Keep Fit Association (KFA) gives people the opportunity to get together in a spirit of fun and friendship to exercise regularly together.

Kings Fund
Information and resources on care policies and services‚ age discrimination and schemes to improve the health and well-being of older people

Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK charity that works to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer.

Macular Disease Society
A UK self-help society for those diagnosed with any of the eye problems falling within the overall description 'macular disease'.

Marie Curie Cancer Care
Information and advice and care services for people affected by cancer

Men's Health Forum
The UK's leading voluntary organisation working to improve the health of men of all ages

Mental Health in Later Life
An independent inquiry into mental health and well-being in later life that published its final report in 2007.

Muslim Health Network
Promotes health education and health issues affecting the UK’s Muslim community

National Heart Forum
Information and advice on reducing coronary heart disease

National Osteoporosis Society
Information‚ support and advice to improve the diagnosis‚ prevention and treatment of this fragile bone disease

NHS Direct
Gateway to health information on the Internet.

NHS Smoking Helpline
This website contains detailed information about the free NHS support services‚ and videos of people talking about what helped them quit smoking.

Parkinson’s Disease Society
For information and advice on Parkinson's disease

Patient's Association
A national charity providing patients with the opportunity to raise concerns and share experiences of healthcare in the UK.

Patient Opinion
Enables patients to share opinions of local hospitals and see what others are saying

Prostate Cancer Charity
Information‚ support and advice

The Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair‚ including those which may lead to suicide

SANE
Information‚ support and advice for those affected by mental illness

Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Foot health advice for everyone‚ including children‚ diabetics & sports enthusiasts

Stroke Association
The Stroke Association provides support for people who have had strokes‚ their families and carers

Walking the Way to Health
This website can tell you about local walking groups in your area. It offers information‚ support and encouragement to complete beginners‚ existing walkers and health and leisure professionals

Please Note: Age Concern takes no responsibility for the contents of other sites‚ nor can it be responsible for any of the material. If you are unhappy with the content of any of the sites‚ please direct your comments to the specific organisations.