CAREdirect is a new service for people aged 60 years or over and their carers and relatives.With just one phone call you can get information and advice to help keep you independent and make decisions about your care and support needs. By calling the Freephone CAREdirect phone number, you won't have to track down and phone lots of different people to get the information you want. Please note this is a somerset based service only
Tel FREEPHONE 0845 345 9133
Somerset County Conuncil web site
http://www.somerset.gov.uk/
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Ageconcern
Age Concern is the largest charitable movement in the UK concerned with the needs and aspirations of older people and the leading authority on ageing related issues.
www.mstrust.org.uk
Multiple Sclerosis Trust
are a leading independent UK charity for people with multiple sclerosis, their families and friends, and for all health professionals. We aim to provide real benefit for people with MS and to work to the highest possible standards.
www.helpscheme.co.uk
The Switchover Help Scheme can help you make the switch to digital TV.
can help you convert your TV to digital if you:
- are aged 75 or over, or
- get or could get Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Constant Attendance Allowance or mobility supplement; or
- have lived in a care home for six months or more, or
- are registered blind or partially sighted
