Useful links
http://www.over50.gov.uk/
Are you Over 50?
List the whole range of help and advice for older people available through
UK central and local government
http://www.caade.net/
The Campaign Against Age Discrimination in Employment
CAADE's campaigning contacts are worldwide. In every corner of the World
where 'age discrimination' is a problem you can be sure someone from CAADE
is talking to them about solutions
http://www.fiftyon.co.uk/
FiftyOn
FiftyOn is a work-life balance web site for the job you want to do and
the life you want to lead
http://www.primeinitiative.org.uk/
The PRIME Initiative
The only national UK organisation dedicated to helping people aged over
50 set up in business.
http://www.taen.org.uk/
The Third Age Employment Network (TAEN)
The network has a membership of 240 organisations and groups across the
country who represent the leading UK expertise in helping mature people
to overcome barriers of discrimination and realise their aims and ambitions.
http://www.age-platform.org/
AGE
The European Older People's Platform, aims to voice and promote the interests
of older people in the European Union and to raise awareness of the issues
that concern them most
http://www.bgop.org.uk/pages/index.html
Better Government for Older People
BGOP is a key part of the UK's 'Modernising Government Agenda' and is
a thriving partnership of organisations active on aging issues.
http://www.thirdagers.net/
Third Age Challenge
Third Age Challenge Ltd (TAC) is a not-for-profit UK organisation, set
up in 1993, whose primary mission is to support older people to maintain
a fulfilling life mission.
http://www.wiseowls.co.uk/
Wise Owls
Wise Owls is run by, and for, the over 45s and is dedicated to tackling
ageism
http://www.priae.org/
PRIAE
The Policy Research Institute on Ageing and Ethnicity is the only organisation
dedicated to improving the quality of life of black and minority ethnic
(BME) elders in the UK and Europe.
http://www.litrg.org.uk/
Low incomes Tax Reform Group
LITRG takes a household income of £15,000 and below as low income
for targeting their help. Anyone who feels that they are being overtaxed
should contact them
http://www.retirement-matters.co.uk
Retirement matters
A UK based portal for retirement and over 50's related products, services
and information, including travel, finances, online shopping, and leisure.
http://www.agepositive.gov.uk
Age Positive
A UK government campaign to tackle age discrimination and promote the
business benefits of age diversity in the workplace.
http://www.laterlife.com
General Age Related Site
Contains over 75 pages of information covering topics such as planning
your retirement, moving home, beginner's guides to taking up new hobbies
and interests, planning anniversaries, adult - only short breaks, holidays
and much much more
http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
The Alzheimer's Society
The UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of
dementia and their carers
http://www.ace.org.uk
Age Concern Uk
A site for all those who care about all older people and believes later
life should be fulfilling and enjoyable
http://www.nacab.org.uk/
Citizens Advice Bureaux
Provides free, independent advice on matters including benefits, pensions
and child support
http://www.motability.co.uk/
The Motability site
A charity that helps people of all ages get around by using the DLA Mobility
Component or War Pensioners Mobility Supplement
http://www.eon.anglia.ac.uk/DOVI/dovi301.htm
Elderly Abuse
Elderly abuse is defined as: "the systematic maltreatment, physical,
emotional or financial, of an elderly person by a care giving relative"
Click to read on!
http://www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk/webs/gash/index.htm
Grandparents Apart
When grandparents first are denied contact to their grandchildren, they
look for anyone who can give them help. They feel lost, alone and confused.
This is a support group
http://www.benefitsnow.co.uk/
Benefits Now
Provides independent advice on Disability Living Allowance and a self
assessment
http://www.researchintoageing.org/
Research into Ageing
This is the only national medical research charity in the UK dedicated
to understanding and challenging the diseases and disabilities which become
more common in later life. Their research aim is to establish a difference
between healthy ageing and illness. Our ultimate goal is to improve the
quality of later life for as many people as possible
http://www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk/campaigns/ageconcern/ageconcern.htm
Age Concern
Age Concern Provide many leaflets and give advice and information on services
such as transport, luncheon clubs, finance, housing etc.
http://www.anchor.org.uk/
Anchor Trust
Largest not-for-profit provider of housing, care and support for older
people in England
http://www.litrg.org.uk/
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
The full mission of the LITRG is to: "Target for help and information
those least able in the community to afford to pay for advice and make
a real difference to their understanding of the systems of taxation and
related benefits whilst working to make them more equitable and accessible
for their needs
http://www.ssafa.org.uk/
SSAFA Forces Help
The national charity helping serving and ex-Service men, women and their
families in need. They are committed to helping people in need, suffering
or distress, regardless of age or condition
http://www.independentliving.co.uk/
Independent Living
The online information resource for the elderly and less physically able,
carers and healthcare professionals
http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
The Royal British Legion
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
http://www.cpa.org.uk/
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
http://www.tuc.org.uk/tuc/rights_pensions.cfm
Trades Union Congress
The TUC gives some basic information on pensions
http://www.helptheaged.org.uk/
Help the Aged
Help the Aged provides practical support to help older people live independent
lives, particularly those who are frail, isolated or poor.
http://www.healthandage.com/
Novartis Foundation for Gerontology
Supports education and innovation in healthy ageing, geriatrics and in
the care of elderly people
http://www.transportforall.com/
DART
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
http://www.charitychoice.co.uk/
Charity Choice
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
http://www.ukonline.gov.uk/
UK Online Citizens' Portal
http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/servicefirst/index/opmenu.htm
Service First - for older people
UK Government site promoting services for older people
http://www.rukba.org.uk/
The Royal United Kingdom Beneficent Association
A charity dedicated to helping older people remain independent by providing
financial help in times of crisis, a small extra income for life, equipment
such as power bath seats and electric scooters and the friendship of a
volunteer visitor amongst other things
http://www.u-b-s.org.uk/
UBS - The Universal Beneficent Society
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
http://www.caade.net/
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
http://www.hairnet.org/
Hairnet
Computer training for the over 50s - operates in most areas of the UK
http://www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/
Life Long Learning
Official government website with information about continuing education
http://www.newdeal.gov.uk/english/fiftyplus/
New Deal 50 +
If you are either claiming benefits or paying National Insurance Contributions,
you could be eligible for the New Deal. This government scheme contributes
£60 a week to your benefits
http://www.niace.org.uk/
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
http://www.u3a.org.uk/
University of the Third Age
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.
http://website.lineone.net/~harrowu3a/u3a_sites.html
University of the Third Age Directory
Links to U3A sites in the UK and throughout the world U3A Directory
http://www.silversurfersatbedford.org.uk/
SilverSurfersatbedford
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
http://www.oldfriends.org.uk/
Voluntary Friends for Older People
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
http://www.ramblers.org.uk/
Ramblers Association
A look at how getting those boots muddy can help you cope with stress.
http://www.arp.org.uk/
Association of Retired & Persons over 50
Britain's largest campaigning and social membership organisation for people
over 50.
http://www.idf50.co.uk/
IDF50 - I don't Feel 50
Web site for the young at heart - with a Clubhouse, Forums, computers,
competitions...
http://www.pensionerpower.org.uk/
Len Knights Web Site
Pensioner Power
http://www.maturetimes.co.uk/
Mature Times
Website of the Mature Times
http://www.sylviamilne.btinternet.co.uk/plucked/silv.htm
Silver Surfers
A list of sites compiled by Sylvia Milne a retired librarian includes
aches and pains, journals, travel and hobbies
http://www.seniority.co.uk/
Seniority
Launched June 1st 2000 for the 50 (ish!) online audience in the UK and
beyond
http://www.silverhairs.co.uk/
Silverhairs
Technical helpline for senior surfers
http://www.clacksnet.org.uk/mature.htm
Golden Age Media Group
A group of older learners in Clackmannanshire who have produced their
own own newsletter
http://www.theoldie.co.uk/
Oldie Magazine
Website of The Oldie magazine
http://www.cyberseniorsgroup.co.uk/
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.
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