Life Events

Long Term Care

Useful Contact Information

The following organisations may be able to offer practical advice and support:

Direct.gov.uk - The easy way to government information and services online.

Directgov, Caring for Someone

Department for Work and Pensions - for information about which benefits to claim, when to claim them and to find your local office.

Correspondence Unit, Room 540, The Adelphi, 1-11 John Adam Street, London. WC2N 6HT
020 7712 2171 020 7712 2386
www.dwp.gov.uk

NHS Direct - for information and advice about a range of illnesses, as well as access to support groups

0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Caring Matters - A national charity helping patients, carers and professionals to make informed decisions about long term care.

Caring Matters 132 Gloucester Place, London NW1 6DT
020 7402 2702 info@caring-matters.org.uk

CareAware - An online guide to long term care for older people

08705 134925
www.careaware.co.uk