To be the national voice of people with dementia and their carers.
To improve public policies for people with dementia and their
carers
To provide and secure the provision of high quality services both
for people with dementia and for their carersActivitiesAlzheimer
Scotland - Action on Dementia
Speaks out for the rights and concerns of people with dementia
and their carers
Has nearly 50 service-provision projects throughout Scotland providing
practical services (day, evening and weekend centres, home care,
befriending and carer's support services)
Providing the 24 hour national Dementia helpline
Supports a network of over 40 carers' support groups
Provides information to carers, professionals and people with
dementia
Publishes leaflets, booklets, reports and a quarterly newsletter
Organisation:
Anachem
Address:
55 School Road, Ballymartin, County Down, Belfast, BT34 4UP
All of UK/England. Scotland, Wales,
Northern Ireland
Local Reps:
Yes
Aims:
To empower people to take control of their arthritis, their lives
and their organisation.Arthritis care priorities:1. To provide support
for people with arthritis, particularly through its helpline and
information service and provision of empowerment2. To raise public
awareness and to campaign.3. To achieve financial security for the
organisation.
Organisation:
Healthwise
Address:
101 Woodside Business Park,Shore
Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1EP
NSE is the largest epilepsy medical charity in the UK. It provides care for people with epilepsy through medical, residential and rehabilitation services. NSE also provides information and support, through its confidential helpline, information leaflets, patient self-management courses, epilepsy training services, and a network of epilepsy information services based in hospitals
Information research, case service support in terms of finance and
information related to Parkinsons. Financial support for holidays,
respite core and personal items (e.g. wheelchairs, adaptions etc)
This support is means tested. Local branches and area offices across
the UK
Organisation:
Poshposhspecs Opticians
Address:
Suite 72 Cariocca Business Park, 2 Sawley Road, Manchester, M40 8BB
Free eye tests to those who are housebound. Over 60's also qualify for a free eye test. Professional full eye test in the comfort of your home. We will get your glasses back to you within 7 days. Wide range of cheap or free glasses. We specialise in catering for all your needs. Our vision at Poshposhspecs Opticians is to help yours.
Organisation:
The Stroke Association
Address:
Stroke House, 123 - 127 Whitcross Street, London
EC1Y 8JJ
Helps stroke patients and their families with rehabilitation.
Provides emotional support and welfare services. Lists available
of stroke clubs. Provides advice and information on all aspects
of stroke illness.
Organisation:
Brighterlife Healthcare
Address:
153 Ringwood Drive, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9HB
Brighterlife Healthcare are a new web based business offering and selling products for the elderly and disabled and for those who care for them.sales@brighterlife-healthcare.co.uk
