Directory
There are a range of national organisations that can
provide help. We’ve listed some of these below.
There are also many support groups and organisations locally
that can provide help. Visit carersuk.org/localsupport to see
what is available where you live.
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Alzheimer’s Society
Information and advice for people
with Alzheimer’s and their carers.
T 0300 222 11 22
www.alzheimers.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Local offices for advice/
representation on benefits, debt
and housing.
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Age UK
Information and advice for the over
60s.
T 0800 169 2081
www.ageuk.org.uk
Contact A Family
Information and advice for families
who care for children with a
disability or special need.
T 0808 808 3555
www.cafamily.org.uk
Care Quality Commission
The independent regulator of
health and social care in England.
T 03000 61 61 61
www.cqc.org.uk
Carers Trust
In partnership with a network of
local centres they provide advice,
information and support to carers.
T 0300 772 9600
www.carers.org
Looking after someone
Disabled Living Foundation
Information and advice on
equipment for independent living.
T 0300 999 0004
www.dlf.org.uk
Independent Age
Information and advice for older
people, their families and carers.
T 0800 319 6789
www.independentage.org.uk
carersuk.org