Elderly Care
Age Well
This guide provides information on the support available in Colchester and Tendring to help you age well and remain healthy and independent for longer. The advice is aimed at people aged 65 years or older and anyone who supports them such as family, friends or carers.
Guide: A practical guide to ageing well in Colchester & Tendring
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
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
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
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.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