SCOTLAND |
Age Concern produces a
range of publications and factsheets on a variety of
topics including financial, legal and insurance
issues. Age Concern Scotland also campaigns on behalf of
older people.
Also provides holiday and other insurance for older people. |
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The Age Concern Scotland
Helpline for Older people can help on topics such as
community care, tax, pensions, benefits.
Open 10 am - 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Textphone 0845 226 5851
or email:
enquiries@acscot.org.uk |
 fifedirect.org.uk |
fifedirect
contains information on a wide range of organisations
that provide local services. These include voluntary
groups, Fife Council and NHS Fife. fifedirect aims to
give a complete picture of what's available in Fife, from
services and support to the latest events and community
contacts. |
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Citizens Advice and
Rights Fife (CARF) is part of Citizens Advice Scotland. It
provides information and advice on a range of topics
including benefits, pensions and legal matters. It
also provides representation that is independent, free,
confidential, accessible and non-judgemental. |
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FIFE ELDERLY FORUM |
For information and
advice on issues which affect older people and their
relatives.
They also consult
with older people and feed their concerns and issues to the
statutory providers. They represent older people on a number
of groups including Fife Rights Forum and the Equality
Forum. |
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Helps older and disabled
homeowners to remain in their own home by giving
advice and assistance to help them repair, improve or
adapt their homes .
The service is available to owner-occupiers and private
tenants who are aged 60 or over, or who have a disability.
Run through Kingdom Housing Association. |
Age Concern Fife User Panels
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Encourages people aged
over 70 to have their voices heard on topics like the
provision of community care services. The panels are aimed
at people who need help to get out and about |
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Provides information and
practical support to people with dementia and their carers
and families. Services include day centre, and support in
your own home, respite. Also provides a dementia helpline. |
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