Resources

Advice

Directgov

Web: www.direct.gov.uk

A government website with information on public services. The Disabled People section has information on:

Employment support
Financial support
Education and training
Rights and obligations
Motoring and transport
Everyday life and leisure
Home and housing options
Health and support
Travel holidays and breaks
Disabled parents

CareAware

Web: www.careaware.co.uk
Tel: 0161 707 1107

CareAware is an advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the UK.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Web: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

The Citizens Advice Bureau service helps people resolve their debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available to everyone. Advice is available face-to-face and by telephone. Most bureau offer home visits and some also provide email advice.

Counsel and Care

Web: www.counselandcare.org.uk
Tel: 0845 300 7585

Counsel and Care have an advice service offering information and support to older people, their families and carers. They provide help and guidance for people on many different issues, and particularly those who are searching for care and support services, either in the community or in residential care. They have an advice line (and advice by email), fact sheets and information on their website.