Useful Links
This page brings together trusted organisations, local services, and easy-to-read guides chosen to support our community of older adults, carers, and people living with disabilities. Each link opens in a new tab so you can explore practical advice, financial help, and wellbeing resources without losing your place. We update the list regularly, so please check back often - and let us know if there’s a resource you’d like to see added.
Alzheimers Society
Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, offering clear information, a free support line, and a searchable directory of local services for anyone affected by memory loss or dementia. Visit their site to find practical tips, emotional support, and activities near you—whether you’re living with dementia yourself or caring for someone who is.
Stroke Association
The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading stroke charity, offering free, confidential help through its Stroke Support Helpline (0303 3033 100, Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm) and a wealth of online resources. On their site you can download step-by-step recovery guides, locate local support groups and rehabilitation services, and find tailored advice for carers, families and stroke survivors looking to rebuild life after stroke.
Carers UK
Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers, offering free expert guidance on benefits, assessments, work rights and wellbeing. You can call their Helpline on 0808 808 7777 (Mon–Fri 9 am – 6 pm) or email advice@carersuk.org for personalised support, and join an online community of fellow carers plus postcode-searchable local groups and activity hubs.
Dementia Uk
Dementia UK provides free, confidential help from Admiral Nurses — specialist dementia nurses who offer practical advice, emotional support and care-planning guidance to anyone affected by dementia. You can call their national helpline on 0800 888 6678 (9 am – 9 pm Mon–Fri, 9 am – 5 pm weekends) or book an online or in-branch clinic to speak one-to-one with a nurse about next steps and local services.
Parkinson UK
Parkinson’s UK offers clear, practical information on every stage of Parkinson’s, a free, confidential helpline (0808 800 0303, Mon–Fri 9 am–6 pm & Sat 10 am–1 pm), and around 360 volunteer-led local support groups you can search by postcode for in-person or online activities. Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, caring for someone, or just looking to learn more, their advisers and easy-read guides can help you navigate symptoms, treatments, benefits and the latest research breakthroughs.
Age UK
Age UK Gloucestershire is the county’s dedicated later-life charity, working to “make Gloucestershire a great place to grow older.” Their free Help Team offers confidential advice on benefits, care options and staying independent via 01452 422 660 (Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm), while regular community drop-ins and easy-read guides connect you to social groups, trusted services and up-to-date information for anyone aged 50 + and their families.