Dementia UK
Every three minutes in the UK someone develops dementia, and by 2025, it’s predicted that over one million people across the country will be living with this often devastating condition. Many families struggle to know where to turn and are left feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and alone.
Abbeyfield Society, The
Established in 1956 by Richard Carr-Gomm OBE, the Abbeyfield Society is a charity that provides housing, residential care and support to older people. It is its mission to fulfil Carr-Gomm’s vision of alleviating loneliness in later life by bringing people together. Abbeyfield strives to enhance the quality of life for older people by providing high quality accommodation in a stimulating environment and enabling them to maintain a socially active life. Today, our dedicated caring staff and volunteers support older people in homes across the UK.
Age UK
Age UK is the leading charity for older people. From offering expert guidance on care, benefits and more through our free advice line to helping isolated older people find much-needed companionship with telephone friendship calls, our vital services are here to provide urgent support every day of the year.
Alzheimer’s Society
Here at Alzheimer's Society we are always working hard to improve the lives of people living with dementia, to raise awareness, and to continue to fund life changing research on all aspects of dementia.
Cinnamon Trust, The
We know the importance of the treasured relationship between people and pets and we recognise that this relationship is, more often than not seriously threatened by infirmity and frailty. We exist to ensure that any problem encountered in the day to day care of a pet can be overcome and all the benefits of owning a pet can be preserved. Our aims are achieved by tasking a national network of 20,000 volunteers to provide any assistance required including walking dogs and pet fosterings.
Little Sisters Of The Poor - In The Care Of The Elderly
The Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor is a religious order founded in France in 1839. The Sisters came to England in 1851 and a rapid expansion took place in towns and cities through the Country. Today there are eleven Homes in the UK and Ireland: Bristol, Dublin (2), Glasgow, Greenock, Leeds, London (2), Manchester, Newcastle and Waterford. The express desire of our foundress, Jeanne Jugan, was to provide residential care for the elderly poor, regardless of their race, creed or gender.
MHA
Methodist Homes (MHA) is a charity providing care, accommodation and support for older people throughout Britain. They’re dedicated to nurturing friendships across all their services – and that’s just the beginning. They provide support and care to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation in later life.