Guide to other websites

Accessible Travel and Leisure is a website for accessible travel and holidays for wheelchair users, slow walkers, mature travellers, their families and friends.
www.accessibletravel.co.uk

Action on Elder Abuse AEA aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness; encouraging education; promoting research; and providing information.
www.elderabuse.org.uk

Age Concern - England Provides information and support for older people.
www.ageconcern.org.uk

Age Exchange aims to improve the quality of life for participants in their projects by valuing their reminiscences via visual and performance arts projects, exhibitions, intergenerational projects, publications and documentary film.
www.age-exchange.org.uk

Bettercaring Provides on-line information on all registered residential and nursing homes in the UK.
www.bettercaring.co.uk

CareChoices Provides information on residential care provision for older people and adults with disabilities.
www.carechoices.co.uk

Directgov Directgov is the place to turn to for the latest and widest range of public service information.
www.direct.gov.uk

Good Access Guide A unique directory of accessible leisure pursuits, holidays and travel, transport, mobility products, and daily living services for people with disabilities, their families and friends.
www.goodaccessguide.co.uk

Guide2care Information on all aspects of caring for an older person. Also provides information for those operating care homes and other support agencies.
www.guide2care.com

Help the Aged Help the Aged is a charity with the aim of securing and upholding the rights of older people everywhere.
www.helptheaged.org.uk

Heyday provides its members with the inspiration to enjoy senior life in today’s fast-paced society. This includes our exclusive magazine, special offers, information on topics such as health and money, and a lively social network.
www.heyday.org.uk

Quantum Care Provider of residential and community services for older people.
www.quantumcare.co.uk

Relatives and Residents Association The association exists for older people needing or living in residential care and their family and friends. They provide information, support, carry out project work and influence policy and practice and work with relatives and residents in care homes.
www.relres.org

Silver Surfers Provides a directory, a gateway, an index, and portal, to the net focussed on the needs of the over fifties.
www.silversurfers.net