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The
Royal British Legion was formed in 1921 and is the nation's premier
ex-service charity, dedicated to caring for men and women who have
served in the armed forces - and their dependents. Its objects
include promoting the welfare of ex-service men or women and their
dependents and relieving hardship among them where it exists; raising
and distributing money for these purposes; assisting serving men and
women in their return to civilian life; and promoting the interests of
their dependents while they themselves are still serving.
Centre
for Policy on Ageing Promotes debate about issues, stimulates
awareness and encourages good practice.
Contact the Elderly provides vital companionship for acutely
isolated elderly people who live alone, by arranging monthly group
outings for Sunday tea at the home of a volunteer host. The
charity's work is achieved through a network of volunteer drivers and
hosts and is a free service. The site contains information on the
various locations with a photo gallery and instructions on how to
volunteer.
Trades Union
Congress the TUC gives some basic information on pensions.
Help
the Aged Produce many helpful leaflets on all aspects
of elderly life.
Help the Aged, 207-221 Pentonville Road, LONDON, N1
9UZ
Tel: 020 7278 1114, Fax: 020 7278 1116
Email:
info@helptheaged.org.uk
Advice Line:0808 8006565 all calls are free of charge.
Senior Link -
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/Services/SeniorSafety/SeniorLink/default.htm
Novartis
Foundation for Gerontology
Supports education and innovation in healthy ageing, geriatrics and in
the care of elderly people.
DaRT is
the organisation of disabled and older people in London who use - or
need - accessible transport. They campaign for a public transport system
that is genuinely accessible to all. Their website,
www.transportforall.com
, is designed to provide information about door-to-door services and
other accessible public transport in London, as well as news and
views about the campaign for accessible public transport in London and
elsewhere
dart@transportforall.com
Charity Choice -
www.charitychoice.co.uk
- provides 8,000 UK charities in a free searchable
online database, and a Goodwill Gallery for companies and individuals to
volunteer goods and services to charity.
IndependentAge
A national charity dedicated to helping older people remain
independent, IndependentAge provides financial help in times of
crisis, a regular small extra income, equipment to aid
independence such as power bath seats and the friendship of a
volunteer visitor. The free information guides 60-Wise and
60-Wise at Home give details of the help available to older
people
Our web
address is
www.independentage.org.uk
UBS - The Universal Beneficent
Society - is a national charity which provides financial help to
people in the UK over the age of 70, who are desperately struggling to
survive on very low incomes
Campaign
Against Age Discrimination in Employment (CAADE). the leading
campaigners on age legislation in the UK. One of the very first websites
to be set up (in 1997) to bring information and background to the over
45's..
GUIDE
http://www.guide-information.org.uk/
provides a free and
confidential health, social care and disability information service
for both the public and professionals - mainly in Gloucestershire.
Their database has over 4,000 local and national services and
organisations. The database is available on their web site, as well
as in 140 locations around the county
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Learning oriented pages
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Hairnet - Computer training for
the over 50s - operates in most areas of the UK.
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Life Long Learning
Official government website with information about continuing education
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NIACE
The National Organisation for Adult Learning promotes the interests of
all adult learners, including a programme aimed at the over-50s called
"Older and Bolder". and entitles you to £600
worth of training.
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U3A
University
of the Third Age 19 East
Street, Bromley, Kent BR1 1QH,
Telephone 020 8466 6139. Its main purpose is to encourage
lifelong learning for those no longer in full time gainful employment.
Around the country groups of people organise themselves for the
purpose of learning. Now in the UK there are more than 530 groups and
total membership is some 120,000.
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SilverSurfersatbedford is a three year project funded by the
New Opportunities Fund and the
Department for Education
and Skills to encourage people over the age of 60, in the Bedford
area, to start to use computers and the Internet.
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to Disabled pages
Accessatlast.com online service
for people with mobility difficulties, carers and service providers.
Website contains accessible hotels for the disabled, elderly and
infirm.
to Befriending Groups
Voluntary Friends for Older
People
www.oldfriends.org.uk
information pages concerning the Voluntary Friends for Older People, a
volunteer befriending scheme for older people operating in the Salford
area of Greater Manchester. The organisation aims to combat depression
and isolation, it has been in existence for six years.
to Leisure
oriented groups
Wise
Owls is run by, and for, the over 45s / 50s and is dedicated to
tackling ageism
Ramblers
Association a look at how getting those boots muddy can help
you cope with stress. OR
If
you've got the Tube strike blues they can show you how to take to your
feet, avoid the rush hour crowds and get to work or your meeting feeling
fit and healthy.
Association
of Retired & Persons over 50 Britain’s largest
campaigning and social membership organisation for people over 50.
Comic
Relief who support the Rural Development Programme of
Strathclyde Elderly Forum.
IDF50 - I don't Feel 50 - Web site
for the young at heart - with a Clubhouse, Forums, computers,
competitions...
Len Knights Web Site
Pensioner Power
Mature
Times Website of the Mature Times
Marjorie Richardson's
is a centre for the elderly and disabled to call in for tea, coffee,
food or just a chat; a relaxing and friendly environment located in
Woking, Surrey, UK. Contact details and location map included.")
Seehowtheygrow
has been established to provide a guide to grandparenting
Silver Surfers
a list of sites compiled by Sylvia Milne a retired
librarian includes aches and pains, journals, travel and
hobbies
seniority
launched June 1st 2000 for the 50 (ish!) online audience
in the UK and beyond.
Silverhairs
Technical helpline for senior surfers.
Oldie
Magazine Website of The Oldie magazine.
Seniority
An online community.
Cyber Seniors Group -
East Brighton a gallant band of
buccaneers sailing on the good Ship Endeavour, passing their years of
retirement in the happy pursuit of Internet surfing. Please feel free to
cruise along with them and to learn more about them.
Peoples Excursion is a
community based group in Clapham and Streatham. It aims to bring
together citizens who are over fifty enabling them to go to cultural
activities by minibus that they would be unlikely to visit on their own.
These shared experiences are usually followed by a general discussion
when everyone expresses their thoughts on what they have seen and heard.
Noise Pollution A discourse on noise
in Shops & Supermarkets
Third Age
Press is an independent publishing company which
recognises that the period of life after
full-time, gainful employment and family
responsibility can be a time of fulfilment and
continuing development . . . a time of
regeneration
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Think Tanks
Adam
Smith Institute -
www.adamsmith.org.uk
Centre for Policy Studies -
www.cps.org.uk
Civitas
Demos -
www.demos.co.uk
Fabian Society -
www.fabian-society.org.uk
Global Research
Institute
International Policy Network
Institute of Economic Affairs -
www.iea.org.uk
Institute of Employment Rights -
www.ier.org.uk
Institute for Fiscal Studies -
www.ifs.org.uk
Institute for Public Policy Research
- www.ippr.org.uk
New Local Government Network -
www.nlgn.org.uk
Politeia
Reform -
www.reform.co.uk
Social Market Foundation -
www.smf.co.uk
Social Affairs Unit
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Pension Watchdogs etc
Occupational Pensioners' Alliance
The OPA is a democratic, non-political organisation of occupational pensioners' associations in the UK. OPA was formed in October 2003 from a merger of
COPAS and the Alliance of Occupational Pensioners (AoP). Together now, the OPA represents almost 1 million occupational pensioners from across the country and beyond. Speaking with one voice enables us more powerfully to engage with Government and Parliament on behalf of our members.
OPRA
Occupational Pensions Regulating Authority was
established by the Pensions Act 1995 and supervises a range of legal
requirements to protect people?s occupational pensions. Our
responsibilities have been extended by the introduction of stakeholder
pensions. It also looks into and can take action where there is
carelessness or negligence that could put pension schemes at risk
Financial
Services Authority (FSA)
OPAS - The Occupational Pensions Advisory Service
The Pensions Ombudsman
UK
Government Sites
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N.
Ireland Links:
Wales
Links:
Contact the Elderly Wales
Focus on Older people/Volunteering To provide a service for
isolated and housebound elderly people by providing regular outings and
social gatherings. Ms Michele Fitzsimmons Welsh Development
Officer: Tel: 029 20 514996 PO Box 76, Penarth. CF64
4XN
Voluntary Action
Cardiff hopes that their site will become the first point of
call for volunteers, community sector organisations, and Assembly
Members wishing to keep in touch with the voluntary sector. They have
have included a members database.
Age Concern Cymru (Wales) Age Concern Cymru is the national organisation for
Wales. Its primary aim is to improve the quality of life of older
people. It supports member groups throughout Wales.
Wales
Council for Voluntary Action is the voice of the voluntary sector in
Wales. It represents and campaigns for voluntary organisations,
volunteers and communities in Wales. Providing advice, information
and training,
The National
Assembly for Wales
Welsh Books
Council
Wales European Information
Centre
Wales
Tourist Board
Welsh Development Agency
Welsh Local Government Association
Welsh Language Board
WalesTrade International
Wales World Nation
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Links to Older Peoples Web Sites