Useful links
Everything on Elder Connect in one place, plus other organisations that may be able to help.
Getting started
Safety
Information
Other organisations
General support and advice
Age UK
Advice, support and services for senior adults.
ageuk.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Independent Age
Financial advice, wellbeing support and information for senior adults.
independentage.org (opens in a new tab)
Loneliness and befriending
The Silver Line
Free, confidential helpline for senior adults, open 24 hours a day.
thesilverline.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Campaign to End Loneliness
Research and resources on loneliness in later life.
campaigntoendloneliness.org (opens in a new tab)Re-engage
Social events and telephone befriending for people over 75.
reengage.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Health and wellbeing
NHS: Loneliness in later life
NHS guidance on how to help someone who is feeling lonely.
nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/loneliness-in-older-people (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer's Society
Support for anyone affected by dementia.
alzheimers.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
In an emergency
Samaritans — 116 123
Free, 24 hours a day, for anyone struggling to cope.
samaritans.org (opens in a new tab)Emergency services — 999
If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Other services
Home Help Hub
Home-based services for senior adults — a related independent service.
homehelphub.uk (opens in a new tab)
These organisations are independent of us. We list them because members have found them helpful; we are not responsible for their services or content.