Sources of Advice & Support
To help you in your search for the best care home and to find out more about the different types of support that are available, you may find these links useful.
Action on Elder Abuse
http://www.elderabuse.org.uk/
Action on Elder Abuse aims to prevent the abuse of older people.
Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/
Provides information and services on issues affecting older people and their carers.
Alzheimers Society
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Promotes knowledge and understanding of dementia, helping to develop quality care services to support people with dementia, their families, friends and carers.
Bettercaring
http://www.bettercaring.co.uk/
Bettercaring is dedicated to helping care professionals and consumers find care homes in the UK.
Careaware
https://www.careawareias.co.uk/
A public information and advisory service specialising in the issues relating to long term care.
Care Directions
http://www.caredirections.co.uk/
The internet’s unique guide to care and the rights of older people. Register for a free, regular e-newsletter.
Carehome Search
http://www.carehome.co.uk
Guide to over 21,000 care homes.
Care Info
http://www.careinfo.org/
The website for the long term care sector.
Care Quality Commission
http://www.cqc.org.uk/
The Care Quality Commission is the independent health and social care regulator in England. You can use this to find the most recent inspection reports for providers of healthcare.
Carers UK
http://www.carersuk.org/
Offers advice on benefits and services available to carers.
Contact the Elderly
http://www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/
They are volunteers who organise monthly Sunday afternoon gatherings for small groups of older people aged 75 and over who are dealing with loneliness and social isolation.
Citizens Advice Bureaux
http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
The Citizens Advice is a free service that helps people resolve issues surrounding legal, financial and other problems which you may face whilst researching suitable care.
Dementia Action Alliance
http://www.nationaldementiaaction.org.uk
Dementia Action Alliance is made up of over 40 organisations committed to transforming the quality of life of people living with dementia in the UK.
Dementia UK
http://www.dementiauk.org/
Committed to improving quality of life for all people affected by dementia.
Department of Health
http://www.doh.gov.uk/
The official website of the Department of Health providing information on latest policies, and development regarding all aspects of health and social care.
Elderly Accommodation Counsel
http://www.eac.org.uk/
Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.
Government Carer Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/Pages/CarersDirectHome.aspx
Government information specifically for carers.
Guide to Care
http://www.guide2care.com/
Guide to Care is a resource for carers of elderly people.
Herts action on disability
http://www.hadnet.org.uk/
A charity helping older and disabled people to lead an independent life.
Herts Help
http://www.hertsdirect.org/your-community/ihertshelp/
Herts Help provides guidance and information to the residents of Hertfordshire who need support dealing with a variety of issues. Calling 0300 123 044 will enable a caller to receive a wide range of information, or gain help to access support via our network members.
Hertfordshire Macmillan Cancer Support
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Fundraising/Inyourarea/England/Hertfordshire/Hertfordshire.aspx
Improving the lives of people affected by cancer by providing practical, medical, emotional and financial support and pushing for better cancer care.
Hertfordshire Social Services
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/Adult-social-services/Adult-social-services.aspx
Hertfordshire Adult Social Services.
Independent Age
https://www.independentage.org/information/money
Advice for people over 60, their friends and families.
Marie Curie
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/diagnosed/recent-diagnosis/palliative-care-end-of-life-care
What are palliative care and end of life care?
Mind
http://www.mind.org.uk/
The mental health charity to help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)
https://www.nice.org.uk/
NICE provides guidance on current best clinical practice.
NHS – Dementia
http://www.nhs.uk/pathways/dementia/pages/landing.aspx
The NHS gateway to their information and advice with regards to dementia.
All of our hotels are regulated by the CQC, their individual, latest reports can be found by following the “See the report” link below
NHS Choices
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/social-care-and-support-guide
Care and Support Guide
Pakinson’s Society
http://www.parkinsons.org.uk
Provides support, advice and information to people living with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and friends.
Paying for Care
http://www.payingforcare.org/
Society of Later Life Advisors (SOLLA)
http://www.societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk
Assist consumers and their families in finding trusted accredited financial advisers who understand financial needs in later life.
Pohwer Hertfordshire
http://www.pohwer.net/in-your-area/where-you-live/hertfordshire
POhWER provides a range of free, independent and confidential services, offering information, advice, advocacy and support to help people make choices about issues affecting their lives. An advocate will listen to you, help you talk to people and ask them questions, go to meetings with you, help you understand information given to you, and your rights, make telephone calls for you and write letters with you.
Solicitors for the Elderly
http://www.sfe.legal
A national association of solicitors, barristers and legal executives providing and promoting a range of legal services for older people.
The Care Workers Charity
https://www.thecareworkerscharity.org.uk/
Supports the basic welfare of current, former, and retired care workers by awarding hardship grants.
The Mental Health Foundation
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Support and research for good mental health
The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20121015000000/http:/www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011140
Umbrella organisation which works with and for disabled people to remove barriers.
The Royal National Institute of the Blind
http://www.rnib.org.uk/
There are there if you need someone who understands sight loss.
The Stroke Association
https://www.stroke.org.uk/
There to support people to rebuild their lives after a stroke
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People
http://www.royaldeaf.org.uk/
One of the leading charities working with Deaf people in the UK, providing services and support to deaf people
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
http://www.carers.org/
Provides support for carers at carers’ centres around the country.
UK Online
http://www.gov.uk/
UK Online provides government information and services
Government Carer Information
http://www.nhs.uk/carersdirect/Pages/CarersDirectHome.aspx