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If you want to get started on finding a care home, My Health London has useful advice on assessments, payment options and tips on how to know which home is right for you. There is also advice on norovirus and dementia.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) is the UK’s leading national charity offering support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse and neglect. The damage caused by child abuse doesn’t always end in childhood. The…

NHS Choices guide to Care Homes and Support advice includes:  Care home search toolbar  Choosing a care home if you're funding your own care Choosing a care home if you're having care provided by the local authority Tips on choosing a care home Rights of…

The older persons assessment unit (OPAU) sees people over 65, helping them with issues that may be affecting their independence and well being. They also accept patients under 65 where it's felt they can best address their needs. The team includes specialist doctors, nurses and therapists. The support you receive will depend…

Penderels Trust is working in partnership with City of London Council to support adults and children with disabilities to get the most out of their care money and to achieve their goals. Their support includes:

The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The helpline number is 0800 4 70 80 90. The Silver Line also offer telephone and letter friendship schemes where they match volunteers…

For anybody who provides unpaid care for a family or a friend with a life-limiting illness. The group meets monthly on a Friday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm, in Finding Space, at St Joseph's Hospice. Email Rachael: r.yearwood@stjh.org.uk

*Sadly Toynbee Hall has temporarily postponed all face-to-face activities due to COVID-19. They are still committed to offering ways for people to socialise and stay active and have launched a Facebook group with a range of online community activities. Other services will be offered by telephone…