Elderly Care
Practical Guide to Aging Well
Please see the guide below:
Essex Care Services Directory
Read the Essex and Southend-on-Sea Care Services Directory for information on care providers and care homes in Essex.
Website: www.carechoices.co.uk/publication/essex-care-services-directory
Tendring Community Transport (TCT)
TCT is a well established and accomplished Community Transport scheme, that provides wheelchair accessible, door-to-door transport, for people of all ages who find it difficult or impossible to access conventional public transport.
Telephone: 01255 436 962
Website: www.dial-a-ride.org
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Age Concern
Age Concern are a local independent charitable company limited by guarantee providing services and support for older people.
Telephone: 01206 368420
Website: www.ageconcerncolchester.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
If you or someone you know are worried about or affected by dementia, we are here for you. Get advice on a range of topics and find support near you.
Telephone: 0300 222 1122
Royal Voluntary Service Essex
Royal Voluntary Service in Essex help older people maintain their independence and stay involved in the local community.
Telephone: 01708 854246
Website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0800 055 6112
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk