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Age Concern Topics

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and support on age concern topics / issues.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre .

Abbeyfield ScotlandYou can e-mail this person info@abbeyfield-scotland.com 
Retirement housing, for the elderly providing independence, companionship, security and community inclusion.
Age UK 
Age Concern Scotland and Help the Aged in Scotland has joined forces to form Age UK Group which works to improve later life for everyone- provides information and advice.
Alzheimer ScotlandYou can e-mail this person alzheimer@alzscot.org 
Scottish leading dementia charity. Information, support and helpline.
Apetito - Home Meals ServiceYou can e-mail this person info@apetito.co.uk 
Ready meals delivered to your door. Meals are frozen. This service replaces that of 'Meals on Wheels'.
Arthritis CareYou can e-mail this person through website 
Information and support to empower individual to take control of our own arthtitis. Helpline available.
Big Print (National Weekly Newspaper)You can e-mail this person helpline@rnib.org.uk 
A weekly paper posted to your door. Includes radio and TV listings, sport etc. Free sample available
Blue CrossYou can e-mail this person info@bluecross.org.uk 
Pet charity providing practical support and information for owners. Pet bereavement support including children with pets.
Boomerang Talking Newspaper (West Lothian) 
Weekly cassette publication, free to all visually impaired people in West Lothian. Details of this organisations may be obtained from West Lothian Council's website by using the name in the search facility.
British Telecom commitment to older and disabled customersYou can e-mail this person through website 
Information about their legal and regulatory requirements, definitions of disability, frequently asked questions plus links to age, disability and communication websites.
Care CommissionYou can e-mail this person web.enquiries@carecommission.com 
Have registers of residential care homes and other care facilities in Scotland. Makes inspections and investigates complaints.
Carers of West LothianYou can e-mail this person office@carers-westlothian.com 
A carer lead organisation campaigning for carers and their needs. Many useful health and care links. Well laid out fact sheets.
Contact the ElderlyYou can e-mail this person val@contact-the-elderly.org 
Voluntary service offering friendship and a monthly outing to lonely, elderly people.
CrossReachYou can e-mail this person info@crossreach.org.uk 
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
Cue and Review Recording ServiceYou can e-mail this person information@cueandreview.org.uk 
Scottish registered charity that transcribes twenty two print magazines and newspapers into audio formats for the benefit of visually-and-reading-impaired people. Provide titles for everyone, but especially for young people.
Deaf ActionYou can e-mail this person admin@escotdeafsoc.demon.co.uk 
Support, counselling and advice to deaf and hard of hearing.
Dementia Gateway 
Resource developed for people who work in nursing, residential or domiciliary settings but useful for anyone who comes into contact with a person with dementia. Offers practical tips, tools and activities
Dementia Helpline ScotlandYou can e-mail this person alzheimer@alzscot.org 
The 24hr Dementia Helpline, is a Scottish service for people with dementia, carers, relatives and anyone concerned.
Doorstep Selling Warning leafletsYou can e-mail this person correspond@dti.gsi.gov.uk 
Consumers guide.
EARS West LothianYou can e-mail this person westlothian@ears-advocacy.org.uk 
Independent advocates work with older people to enable and help them to access services, rights and benefits in Lothian.
Grass and hedge cutting for the elderly (WLC) 
Service provided by West Lothian Council for West Lothian residents. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under G within the A - Z services section.
Home Safety Service for the Elderly (and Frail) 
West Lothian Service helping people to live as independently as possible and feel safe. Equipment installed. For information about this service access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services section.
Independent AgeYou can e-mail this person charity@IndependentAge.org.uk 
Helps elderly on very low incomes to live independently in their own homes. Help given with residential home fees.
Linlithgow LinkYou can e-mail this person co-ordinator@linlithgowlink.org.uk 
Volunteers supply car service to hospitals, befriend housebound people and young mothers, provide social activities for the frail elderly.
National Talking Newspaper & Magazine ServiceYou can e-mail this person info@tnauk.org.uk 
Provides national newspapers, magazines on audio tape, disk, e-mail, internet download and CD ROM for visually impaired and disabled people who find reading a strain. Subscription from £30 p.a.
Pet Fostering Service ScotlandYou can e-mail this person pfss2003@aol.com 
Charity arranges short-term foster homes for pets whose owners need to go into hospital.
Rail Travel Help for Disabled and Elderly Frail PassengersYou can e-mail this person info@passengerfocus.org.uk 
Assistance includes being met, helped with the transfer to another train and ramps for wheel chair users.
TOP Tax Help for Older PeopleYou can e-mail this person through website 
Charitable project in which tax professionals may give free advice to people over 60 who have a low annual income. Part of the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) project.
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) PrayerlineYou can e-mail this person prayerline@ucb.co.uk 
Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.
West Lothian University of the Third AgeYou can e-mail this person enquiries@westlothianu3a.org.uk 
The 'University of the Third Age (U3A) is a worldwide educational movement for retired people who wish to pursue wider and educational interests.

Disclaimer: Please note that this list was compiled in good faith, however some changes may have occurred since we last updated our files. Whilst the Help Centre makes reasonable efforts to include and up-date information on this website, it does not make any representation as to its accuracy or completeness. Those involved in creating and delivering this website's contents are not liable for any damages arising from use of this site.

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