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1 - 20 of 26 Information and Options services in Argyll & Bute.
Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse Helpline
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the United Kingdom. It also provides support within Ireland. Unlike other 'older people's organisations' we fo...
Contact: Action on Elder Abuse, PO Box, Steatham, London, SW16 9BY.
Alzheimer Scotland
Dementia Helpline
The Dementia Helpline is confidential, and you don't even have to give your name if you prefer not to. We provide free information packs to people with dementia and their carers. Call us at any time for information and ...
Contact: Alzheimer Scotland, 22 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7RN.
Argyll & Bute Council
Adult Social Care
A range of services for people including advice, support and services for older people
Contact: Adult Social Care, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT.
bid services
Bid Services
bid services is a UK registered charity working with deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and physically and sensory disabled people across the UK. Our Mission Statement: “Working in partnership with deaf people to pro...
Contact: Bid Services, The Deaf Cultural Centre, Ladywood Road, Birmingham, B16 8SZ.
BUPA
Elderly Care Support Line
Take the worries out of planning care for a loved one Many people thinking about care for an elderly loved one find it difficult to know what to look for and where to start. That’s why we’ve got a team of tr...
Contact: Elderly Care Support Line.
Care and Repair Scotland
Care and Repair Scotland
Care and Repair services operate throughout Scotland to offer independent advice and assistance to help homeowners repair, improve or adapt their homes so that they can live in comfort and safety in their own community. ...
Contact: Care and Repair Scotland, 135 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G1 2JA.
Carers UK
Advice Line
Carers UK provides high quality advice and information to carers and the professionals who support carers. Our expertise comes from years of experience of dealing with the problems carers face. This is available through ...
Contact: Carers UK, 20 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LX.
EAC
HOOP - Housing Options for Older People
'HOOP' is an online questionnaire designed to help older people think about their home, how well it works for them, how to tackle any problems and whether also to consider moving home. Work your way through the questio...
Contact: EAC, 3rd Floor, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP.
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS)
Provide information advice and support on discrimination and human rights issues to individuals in England, Scotland and Wales, recognising the constitutional, legal, social and policy differences specifically:- A...
Contact: Equality Advisory Support Service (EASS), FREEPOST EQUALITY ADVISORY SUPPORT SERVICE, FPN4431.
Housing Options Scotland
Housing Options Scotland
We advise and support disabled people, veterans and older people through the complex design, financial and legal processes involved in buying or renting a property We provide information, advice and training on housing ...
Contact: Housing Options Scotland.
Independent Age
Advice line
We give free, confidential advice over the telephone for older people, their families and carers on issues such as getting help at home, adaptations, care assessments, paying for care, staying in touch with other pe...
Contact: Independent Age, 18 Avonmore Road, London, W14 8RR.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
MS Helpline
Information from the Helpline You can ask us about anything to do with MS. We provide up-to-date, evidence-based information about MS, including: -symptoms -diagnosis &nbs...
Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 372 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6ND.
Support & Services
Information services Financial help Respite care and short breaks Getting Support Helpline (see separate entry)
Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, 372 Edgware Road, London, NW2 6ND.
National Debtline
National Debtline
At National Debtline we are committed to answering your call and then discussing your debt problems with you and the options available to you. The specialist advice that we give over the telephone is backed up with writt...
Contact: National Debtline, Tricorn House 51-53 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 8TP.
National Osteoporosis Society
The Helpline Service
Nurses, supported by a large body of osteoporosis professionals who lend their expertise to the charity, provide information based on the most accurate and up-to-date knowledge. The nurses are also skilled in provid...
Contact: National Osteoporosis Society - Helpline Service, Camerton, Bath, Avon, BA2 0PJ.
Royal National Institute for the Blind
Sightline Directory
Directory of over 1,700 entries: quick access to national and local specialist organisations and services that support blind and partially sighted people. Each listing contains a brief description of the organisation or...
Contact: Royal National Institute for the Blind, 105 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NE.
Royal Voluntary Service
Social centres and community clubs
Social centres come in all shapes and sizes and often provide a mid-day meal as well as a wide range of activities, from dancing, bingo and crafts to offering information to help with understanding pensions and benefits ...
Contact: Inverclyde Dunbartonshire Argyll and Bute.
Sane
SANEline
SANEline is a national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems. Mental health problems are far more common than is generally thought. In f...
Contact: SANEline.
Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland
Shelter Scotland provide advice and information on a range of issues relating to housing, including: Homelessness Eviction Private renting Repairs Tenancy deposits Housing benefit
Contact: Shelter Scotland.
Solicitors for the Elderly
Solicitors for the Elderly
The website allows you to find legal advice in your area. You can search by name, location and area of specialism. The main areas of law members cover are: Estate and tax planning using wills, trusts and lifetime g...
Contact: Solicitors for the Elderly, Suite 17, Conbar House Mead Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7AP.