Elderly Care

Support Care of Older People

Support Care of Older People (S.C.O.O.P) is a community support provider for older people, some of whom may experience mental health difficulties This includes people who experience memory impairment e.g. Dementia related illnesses yet still choose to live in their chosen accommodation. In certain situations, SCOOP can provide support to younger people depending on their needs.

Telephone: 01473 610786

Website: www.supportcareofolderpeople.com

Email: sheryl@supportcareofolderpeople.com

Alzheimer Society

Living with dementia at any time brings challenges but you’re not alone. If you need support and advice, Alzheimer Society is here for you by providing dementia services and support groups in your area.

Facebook: @alzheimerssocietyuk

Twitter: @halzheimerssoc

Telephone: 0333 150 3456

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Silver Line

The Silver Line provides a free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Facebook: @thesilverlineuk

Twitter: @TheSilverLineUK

Telephone: 0800 470 8090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Email: info@thesilverline.org.uk

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and they work every day to achieve this.

Facebook: @ageuk

Twitter: @age_uk

Telephone: 0800 055 6112

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

NHS Care Homes

Moving into a care home is a big decision and it can cost a lot of money. Before choosing a care home for you or someone you know, it’s worth considering all of the options.

Website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/care-homes

Care and Support for Adults

Find support through Suffolk County Council to live independently, help to stay at home, adult social care, paying for care, help for carers, reporting abuse and working with us.

Website: www.suffolk.gov.uk/care-and-support-for-adults

Email: customer.first@suffolk.gov.uk

UK Care Guide

UK Care Guide has been created to bring together all the information you might need when looking for care for yourself or for a loved one.

Facebook: @UKCareGuide

Twitter: @UKCareGuide

Telephone: 0333 210 0236

Website: www.ukcareguide.co.uk

Email: hello@ukcareguide.co.uk

Dementia UK

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Facebook: @DementiaUK1

Twitter: @DementiaUK

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Parkinson’s UK

They offer information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers.

Facebook: @parkinsonsuk

Twitter: @ParkinsonsUK

Telephone: 0808 800 0303

Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk

Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk