National organisations

Age UK

Providing help, information and advice to older people.

• Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
• Phone: 08006 781 602

Alzheimer’s Society

Caring for someone affected by dementia.

• Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/im-caring-someone-dementia
• Phone: 0300 222 11 22

Carers UK

Offers expert advice, information and support.

• Website: www.carersuk.org
• Phone: 0808 808 7777

Phone line operates Mondays and Tuesdays, 10.00am – 4.00pm

Young Minds

Support for parents who are worried about their child or young person’s mental health. They offer a parent helpline, parent survival guide and parent A-Z guide to support.

• Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
• Phone: 0808 802 5544 (free)

Phone line operates Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 4.00pm