Regulation
CQC (The Care Quality Commission) is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. CQC regulates care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organizations, and as such, they regulate the care provided by Allendale House.
To access their website click: www.cqc.org.uk
Lifestyle
Eldergym suggests a range of gentle exercises for more mature people.
To access their website click: www.eldergym.com
Crossword puzzles are a good way to keep your brain active and a fun way to pass the time. A list of websites that provide daily crossword puzzles can be found here: www.crossword-puzzles.co.uk
Sudoku puzzles are a good way to keep your brain active and a fun way to pass the time. A number of games, including chess, brain teasers, word searches and trivia games can be found on this website: www.thinks.com
Saga is a one-stop-shop of information for those over 50. Their website contains information and advice on issues of health, lifestyle, money, home and lifestyle, travel and leisure and much more.
To access their website click: www.saga.co.uk
Support and information
The Beth Johnson Foundation is a national organisation that seeks to make a positive impact on the lives of older people to gain recognition for the valuable role older people play and to challenge age discrimination through pioneering initiatives. Information can be found at www.bjf.org.uk
The Office of the Public Guardian supports and promotes decision making for those who lack capacity or would like to plan for their future, within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
More information is available at: www.publicguardian.gov.uk
Health
Age UK was formed by the joining of Age Concern and Help the aged. Age Uk has a vision of a world in which older people flourish. They aim to improve later life for everyone through their information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research.
To access their website click: www.ageuk.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
To access their website click: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Arthritis Care exists to support people with arthritis. They are the UK's largest charity working with and for all people who have arthritis.
To access their website click: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
The British Heart Foundation has a very ambitious vision - a world where people no longer die prematurely from heart disease. Within a generation, they aim to reduce cardiovascular disease in the UK to one of the lowest levels in Europe.
To access their website click: www.bhf.org.uk
Cancer UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. They have saved millions of lives by discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
To access their website click: www.cancer.org.uk
Diabetes UK is the charity for people with diabetes, their family, friends and carers. Their mission is to improve the lives of people with the condition and work towards a future without diabetes.
They stand up for the interests of people with diabetes by campaigning for better standards of care and providing practical support.
To access their website click: www.diabetes.org.uk
The National Osteoporosis Society is the only UK wide charity dedicated to improving the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
To access their website click: www.nos.org.uk
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society provides support and information for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, their families, friends and carers, and health professionals with an interest in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
To access their website click: www.nras.org.uk
The Parkinson's Disease Society is the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity. They offer Information and support, education and training and develop resources to help improve services for people affected by Parkinson's. Their free and confidential helpline number is: 0808 800 0303.
To access their website click: www.parkinsons.org.uk
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK's leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss. Our pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem
To access their website click: www.rnib.org.uk
The Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) help people identify whether they have a hearing loss, campaign for change, provide services and training, and actively support scientific and technological research. They help people identify whether they have a hearing loss through their online Hearing Check and telephone Hearing Check
To access their website click: www.rnid.org.uk