Elderly Care

Age UK Hertfordshire

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.

Telephone: 0300 345 3446

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Email: info@ageukherts.org.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

Which? Later Life Care

Free, independent and practical guidance about making care choices across the UK.

Website: www.which.co.uk/later-life-care

Dementia

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

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Dial-a-Ride Hertfordshire

A door to door travel service for people over 75 and anyone with a permanent disability.

Telephone: 01992 556771

Website: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/dial-a-ride

Application Form: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/apply-for-dial-a-ride-transport

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

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.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