Useful links
Everything on The Natter Network in one place, plus other organisations that may be able to help.
Getting started
Safety
Information
Other organisations
Money, benefits and rights
Citizens Advice
Free, impartial help with money, benefits, housing and consumer problems.
citizensadvice.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Pension Credit — GOV.UK
Check whether you could top up your weekly income. Many people miss out.
gov.uk (opens in a new tab)Turn2us
Benefits calculator and grants search for people on a low income.
turn2us.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Hobbies, learning and getting out
u3a
Local groups for learning and hobbies in later life — walking, art, music, languages.
u3a.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Learn My Way
Free, gentle online courses for getting confident with a computer or tablet.
learnmyway.com (opens in a new tab)AbilityNet
Free tech help at home for senior adults and disabled people.
abilitynet.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Health and wellbeing
NHS — Live Well
Trusted NHS advice on staying well, sleep, exercise and mental health.
nhs.uk/live-well (opens in a new tab)Alzheimer's Society
Support for anyone affected by dementia.
alzheimers.org.uk (opens in a new tab)Versus Arthritis
Practical help with joint pain, exercises and everyday living.
versusarthritis.org (opens in a new tab)RNIB
Support and information for people with sight loss.
rnib.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
For family and carers
Carers UK
Advice, rights and practical guidance for anyone looking after someone.
carersuk.org (opens in a new tab)Friends Against Scams
Free training and advice on spotting doorstep, phone and online scams.
friendsagainstscams.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.