Age Concern Hampshire’s Information Service
Age Concern Hampshire’s Information Service provides over-50s and their friends, families and carers with information on topics such as benefits, housing, finding tradespeople, social activities, day care and personal care at home. The Information Service can also help with form-filling, such as Attendance Allowance or Blue Badge applications.
Phone
01962 868545
Email
Enquiries@ageconcernhampshire.org.ukIs Your Driving Changing (RoSPA)?
Mobility is vital to maintaining a full and independent life, but as we grow older, our general health and fitness begins to decline. This often causes concern that older drivers may be at a higher risk of being involved in road crashes. Therefore, we need to help people to maintain safe mobility as they get older, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) .
If someone is becoming unsafe to drive, it is important that they change the way they drive, or stop driving altogether if necessary.
RoSPA’s website has information on the law about driving licences, driving assessments and advice for drivers and family members.
Phone
0808 801 0822
Website
www.olderdrivers.org.uk
Email
info@olderdrivers.org.ukConnect To Support Hampshire
Advice on everything from health and wellbeing to carers, managing at home and money matters is available from Connect to Support Hampshire.
Website
www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.ukAge UK
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 we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
0800 055 6112
Website
Age UKOlder Drivers Forum
The Older Drivers Forum is a not-for-profit organisation made up of experts in road safety aimed at keeping mature motorists on the road safely for longer.
They give practical and informative help and support to continue driving or pointing you in the right direction for an assessment to identify your driving needs from wing mirror adapters to an elevated driving seat.
Phone
01962 846100
Website
www.olderdriversforum.comDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.orgThe Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line HelplineAlzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s SocietyRed Cross
The British Red Cross Community Connector service provides up to 12 weeks of person-centred support to someone experiencing loneliness, social isolation, long-term physical health conditions and physical inactivity. The focus is on helping each person to reconnect to their community, by building their confidence, self-manage and gain a sense of identity and purpose. Support is tailored to a person’s specific needs.
Leaflet
Community Connectors Flyer Whitewater Loddon (PDF)