Links and organisations The following organisations offer help and advice on a wide range of issues, please note that the list is by no means exhaustive.

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Age Concern

Provides factsheets and a helpline on legal topics, money and health.
Infoline: 0800 009 966
Website: www.ageconcern.co.uk

Help the Aged

Campaigns, researches and offers practical support to enable older people live independent lives.
Tel: 020 7278 1114
Email: info@helptheaged.org.uk
Website: www.helptheaged.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society

Works to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia, offering day and home care, along with support services for carers.
Helpline: 0845 300 0336
Email: enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Arthritis Care

Provides support to those affected by arthritis, campagins for change and offers information on home adaptations.
Helpline: 0808 800 4050
Email: info@arthritiscare.org.uk
Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk

Breast Cancer Care

Offers services for people affected by breast cancer and campaigns for improvements to current treatment and care.
Helpline: 0808 800 6000
Email: info@breastcancercare.org.uk
Website: www.breastcancercare.org.uk

British Heart Foundation

Conducts research, prevention activities and ensures quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease.
Infoline: 0845 070 8070
Website: www.bhf.org.uk

Continence Foundation

Advice and information on bladder and bowel problems.
Helpline: 0845 345 0165
Email: continence-help@dial.pipex.com
Website: www.continence-foundation.org.uk

Hearing Concern

Support and information for the deaf or hard of hearing community.
Helpdesk: 0845 074 4600 (voice and text)
Email: info@hearingconcern.org.uk
Website: www.hearingconcern.org.uk

Incontact

Information and support for people with bladder and bowel problems, their carers and health professionals.
Tel: 0870 770 3246
Email: info@incontact.org
Website: www.incontact.org

National Osteoporosis Society

Dedicated to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis.
Helpline: 0845 450 0230
Email: info@nos.org.uk
Website: www.nos.org.uk

Prostate Cancer Charity

Offers support and researches the causes, treatment and prevention of prostate cancer.
Helpline: 0800 074 8383
Email: info@prostate-cancer.org.uk
Website: www.prostate-cancer.org.uk

Royal National Institute for the Deaf

Supports deaf and hard of hearing people through a helpline and support services, along with scientific and technical research.
Infoline: 0808 808 0123
Email: informationline@rnid.org.uk
Website: www.rnid.org.uk

The Stroke Association

Funds research into prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
Helpline: 0845 303 3100
Email: info@stroke.org.uk
Website: www.stroke.org.uk

Speakability

Support and advice for people with aphasia, as a result of stroke, head injury or other neurological condition.
Helpline: 0808 808 9572
Email: speakability@speakability.org.uk
Website: www.speakability.org.uk

Your Turn

Campaigns and advises on the prevention and treatment of pressure sores.
Website: www.your-turn.org.uk