Local
Adult Safeguarding
If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused contact the council adult safeguarding team.
Local
Age UK – East London
Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They provide a whole range of exciting opportunities and interesting approaches to better health.
Local
Good Neighbours services
Good Neighbours services provide support to older people, people with dementia, and those with disabilities in Newham, delivered by trained volunteers. Free 6-week programme provides opportunities for older people to gain more confidence to go online, connect with the wider world and maintain social connections.
National
National Dementia Helpline
This is a national helpline which is open seven days a week and they provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.
Local
Adult Social Care in Newham
Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.
National
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.
Local
Living independently
Find out what help you can get if you choose to stay in your own home.
National
Parkinson’s UK
National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.
