Useful Links
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Age UK Websites
Age UK - the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged
Homepage: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/
Age Concern Horsham
Homepage: http://www.ageconcernhorsham.org.uk/
Helpful Services Websites
Professional Resources
Professionals working with older people
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/professional-resources-home/?itc=0&ito=2930&itv=1009979193581
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
SAGE Counselling
SAGE is a counselling service for people with restricted mobility which visits people in their home environment
www.sagecounselling.org.uk
Chichester Voice for older people
Project of Voluntary and Community Action Chichester District which aims to give older people in Chichester District a voice using new technology
http://www.theoldervoice.org
The University of the Third Age
Self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people
http://www.u3a.org.uk/
Cancer Journey
Information signposting service for anyone affected by any type of cancer
http://www.cancerjourney.org.uk/
Fuel Poverty Scheme
Information service for people needing information and help with fuel costs
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/916ED0CE28B1477F910FA0288FD65DCF.asp
or http://www.berr.gov.uk/energy/fuel-poverty/
4SIGHT
Provides services and advice for the blind
http://www.4sightsussex.co.uk/
Alzheimer's Society
Information and advice on Alzheimer's
http://alzheimers.org.uk/
Anchor Staying Put
Provides services to older and disabled homeowners, helping them with repairs, adaptations and home improvements
http://www.stayingput.org.uk/
Consumer Direct
Report SCAMS, rogue traders, find out how to complain to a trader
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk
Energy Saving Trust
Energy saving grants and offers
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
Community Legal Service
Find a solicitor who has CLS Quality Mark
www.clsdirect.org.uk
National Debt Line
Free advice about debt
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
Unbiased
Find a local Independent Financial Advisor
www.unbiased.co.uk
Solicitors for the elderly
Solicitors specialising in issues affecting elderly people
www.solicitorsforelderly.com
Buy with Confidence
Trading Standards Buy with Confidence - vetted trades people
www.buywithconfidence.info
West Sussex County Council Social Care and Health
Adult helpline for emergency contact out of office hours 01903 694422
www.westsussex.gov.uk
Age with Confidence
Age with Confidence
'Take part now in the online survey to tell us your views about growing older. How are you preparing? What would help you feel more confident? What should public services be doing to help people plan? Have your say - complete the Age with Confidence online survey
ICIS - Information for Life
Information for life is a free and confidential information service helping people of all ages in West Sussex find information about services offering care, support or advice.
www.icis-info4life.org.uk
Information on Neighbourhood Networks Websites
Arun
http://www.arunnetwork.org.uk
Chichester
http://www.chopp.org.uk
Crawley
http://www.crawleynetwork.org.uk
Horsham
http://www.horshampop.org.uk
Mid Sussex
http://www.midsussexnetworks.org.uk
Worthing
http://www.wnca.org.uk
District and Borough Council Websites
Adur District Council
Homepage: http://www.adur.gov.uk/
Arun District Council
Homepage: http://www.arun.gov.uk/
Chichester District Council
Homepage: http://www.chichester.gov.uk/
Crawley Borough Council
Homepage: http://www.crawley.gov.uk/
Horsham District Council
Homepage: http://www.horsham.gov.uk/
Mid Sussex District Council
Homepage: http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/
Worthing Borough Council
Homepage: http://www.worthing.gov.uk/
IT Support
Age Concern West Sussex use Fenton I.T for their IT Support
Homepage: http://www.fenton-it.co.uk
