Ashford Borough Council
NHS Direct
Provides 24 hour health care information.
Age Concern
Provides day care services.
Hi Kent
Support/information for people with a hearing impairment aged 65+.
British Red Cross
Provide short-term loans of medical equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes, back rests and bed cradles. There are no charges but donations are always appreciated.
Care Aware
Public information, advisory and advocacy service specialising in elderly care funding advice in the
Citizens Rights for Older People (CROP)
Confidential advocacy service for older people.
The Pension Service
Provides information about pensions and pensioner benefits, for those planning for the future, about to retire or already retired.
HM Revenue and Customs
Centre for Independent Living
Promotes independent living for all disabled people and provides a number of services in support of this.
DIAL
DIAL
Wheelchair Users Group
Provides help, information, equipment and support to all wheelchair users, carers and disability organisations in
Equality and Human Rights Commission
The helpline provides information and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues.
Ashford Adult Education
Open University
Workers’ Educational Association
The
Job Centre Plus
Pilgrims Hospice (Ashford)
In-patient unit of 22 beds and provision for approximately 20 day patients, open 3 days a week.
Kent Energy Centre
Offers free and impartial energy efficiency advice to all residents across
Saga
SAGA offers a wide range of holidays for the over 50s as well as providing a number of other services.
Tourism for All
A national charity providing comprehensive travel information for older and disabled people.
The Ramblers Association
Library Services
www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/libraries
Smarden Parish Council
www.smardenpc.kentparishes.gov.uk/
The Cinnamon Trust
A national charity that helps older people to look after their pets in their own homes, fosters pets when owners need hospital care and when staying at home is no longer an option the charity has a list of residential / nursing homes happy to accept pets. When a pet is bereaved the charity takes care of them full time.
Action on Elder Abuse
Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Ashford Counselling Service
Offer one to one confidential counselling (not drugs / alcohol) service. There is a charge on a sliding scale dependent on income.
Arthritis Care
CARM
Provides befriending services, social drop ins, reminiscence work, a mental health newsletter and information and support on the mistreatment of older people. Covers Aldington, Appledore, Hamstreet, Rolvenden, Ruckinge, Tenterden, Woodchurch and Wittersham, as well as Romney Marsh.
Ashford Volunteer Centre
Home / domiciliary services
www.kent.gov.uk/SocialCare/adults-and-older-people/kent-care-services/
Care / residential homes
www.kent.gov.uk/SocialCare/adults-and-older-people/kent-care-services/