13. Useful contacts
National organisations
Check online for support and information from National organisations. Many have useful resources and information that you can share with your clients.
| Organisation | Web address | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Age Co | www.ageco.co.uk | Online shop: incontinence products |
| Age UK | www.ageuk.org.uk | Information sheets on living at home with dementia; factsheets on social care support |
| Age UK Incontinence | www.ageukincontinence.co.uk | Incontinence advice; online shopping for incontinence products - personal protection, bed and chair protection |
| Alzheimer’s Society | www.alzheimers.org.uk | Information about dementia and incontinence; support line; online information, support, advice and practical guidance on living with dementia; information on getting support from health and social care professionals |
| AskSara | equipu.livingmadeeasy.org.uk | Advice about equipment to help with daily activities, such as using the toilet and washing |
| Bladder & Bowel UK | www.bbuk.org.uk | Information on bladder and bowel health; advice on bladder and bowel management; online shop for incontinence products; access to the “Just can’t wait” card |
| British Red Cross | www.redcross.org.uk | Bed protection products for purchase |
| Carers UK | www.carersuk.org | Guidance and tips on supporting someone with dementia and continence issues |
| Continence Product Advisor | www.continenceproductadvisor.org | Advice on continence products for men and women; bed and chair protection products |
| Dementia UK | www.dementiauk.org | Helpline to dementia specialist nurse -Admiral Nurse; online appointment booking for call with Admiral Nurse |
Local support
Check what support is available in your local area – this will vary across the country. Help your clients find local groups and events. This can help them stay independent, meet others and socialise with people in similar situations. A good first step is to search online for “dementia support near me” to see what resources are nearby.
| Organisation | Web address | Useful for |
|---|---|---|
| Age UK | www.ageuk.org.uk | Information on local groups and activities |
| Dementia-friendly groups | Check for local email address | Information on local groups and activities |
| Dementia support groups | Check for local email address | Information on local groups and activities |
| Dementia UK | www.dementiauk.org | Book a face-to-face appointment with an Admiral Nurse |
| Local council | Check for local email address | Dementia support; information on day centres; assessments and help with personal care and equipment; location of public toilets; getting a RADAR key |
| Local library | Check for local email address | Information on local groups, charities, services and activities |
| NHS | GP address | Access to Bladder and Bowel Service; help with continence products |