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Independent Age

Advice line

National

Our Helpline and Advice teams are friendly and helpful and our particular areas of knowledge include: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility for people that are 65 + , their families and carers. ...

Contact: Independent Age, 18 Avonmore Road, London, W14 8RR.
Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support in your area

National

We take the time to understand you as a person, so that we can provide the support, tools and inspiration you need to find your best way through. We do it like this because we understand everyone's cancer journey is uniq...

Contact: Macmillan Cancer Support, 89 Albert Embakment, London, SE1 7UQ.
MIND (National Association for Mental Health)

Mind - Information and Support

National

When you're living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. Choose one of the options below to find out more.

Contact: MINDinfoLine.
Money Helper

The Money Advice Service

National

Free and impartial money advice, set up by government Advice and guides to help improve your finances Tools and calculators to help you keep track and plan ahead Support in person, over the phone and online

Contact: Money Advice Service.
Multiple Sclerosis Society

MS Helpline

National

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   -b...

Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Carriage House,, 8 City North Place,, London, N4 3FU.

Support & Services

National

Information servicesFinancial helpRespite care and short breaksGetting SupportHelpline (see separate entry)

Contact: Multiple Sclerosis Society, Carriage House, , 8 City North Place, , London, N4 3FU.
National Debtline

National Debtline

National

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.
Newcastle City Council

Chain Reaction

Local

We are outcome-focused and our staff will support people to meet their needs in a creative and person-centred way. We aim to include the following three elements in the support we offer people.1. One-to-one personalised ...

Contact: Newcastle City Council.

Energy advice for residents

Local

Provides advice and information on energy efficiency measures, such as: Getting the best deal on your energy bills Eligibility for the Warm Home Discount Improving your home's energy efficiency rating Smart meters ...

Contact: Newcastle City Council.

Private Rented Service

Local

What we doOur aim is to have a well-informed, well run and well managed private rented sector in Newcastle.Our fully trained staff provide tenants, landlords and letting agents with a range of advice, training and servic...

Contact: Newcastle City Council, Private Rented Service Newcastle, Fairer Housing Unit, Newcastle City Council, 9th Floor, Civi Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8QN.

Universal Credit support

Local

The Welfare Rights team provide one-to-one 'casework' support to help people explore and apply for the benefits that they are entitled to.

Contact: Newcastle City Council, 1 Cathedral Square Cloth Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1EE.
Omega, Ending Isolation, Ending Loneliness

Chatterbox

National

Chatterbox is a free telephone befriending service for socially isolated and lonely people.  Our clients are carefully matched to DBS-checked volunteer befrienders, with whom they exchange supportive, friendly phone...

Contact: Omega... Ending Isolation | Ending Loneliness, London House, Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TX.
Parkinson's UK

Information and support

National

We’re here for you. From support in the cost of living crisis to help managing your Parkinson’s symptoms, we've got the information and support you need. By funding the right research into the most promising...

Contact: Parkinson's UK.
Quality of Life Partnership

Information Now - Newcastle Older People Website

Local

http://www.informationnow.org.uk is the information and advice website for people over 50 living in Newcastle, their families and carers. Information Now helps you to stay informed, make choices, be independent...

Contact: Quality of Life Partnership, Room 2.38, 2nd Floor, Biomedical Research Building, Campus for Ageing and Vitality, Nuns Moor Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5PL.
Royal National Institute for the Blind

Sightline Directory

National

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 Osteoporosis Society

The Helpline Service

National

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: Royal Osteoporosis Society - Helpline Service, Camerton, Bath, Avon, BA2 0PJ.
Royal Voluntary Service

Advice and Support

National

Guidance and advice on: Easy exercises to do at home - Eating well when you’re over 70 - Feeling well and overcoming loneliness - Guide to Retirement - Hospital stays - Hydration - Keeping active with health condit...

Contact: Royal Voluntary Service, Beck Court , Cardiff Gate Business Park , Cardiff , CF23 8RP.
Sane

SANEline

National

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 fac...

Contact: SANEline.
Shelter

Expert Housing Advice

National

Give advice on housing related matters such as:HomelessnessPrivate rentingTenancy depositsRepossessionEvictionRepairsHousing benefitCouncil housing

Contact: Expert Housing Advice.
Solicitors for the Elderly

Solicitors for the Elderly

National

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 givin...

Contact: Solicitors for the Elderly, Suite 17, Conbar House Mead Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7AP.
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