National membership organisation, with nearly 300 branches and support groups, offers expertise in information and education for carers; runs quality day and home care through the Care Consortium; funds research; gives financial aid to families in need; and campaigns for greater understanding of all aspects of dementia.

British Geriatrics Society
1 St Andrew's Place, London NW1 4LB
Tel: 020 7935 4004
Fax: 020 7224 0454
E-mail: info@bgs.org.uk
Web address: www.bgs.org.uk

Campaigns to improve day hospital and assessment facilities and promotes scientific research and education to medical personnel.

Help The Aged
St James' Walk, Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0BE
Tel: 020 7253 0253 8-6pm Mon-Fri, then answer phone
Helpline: 0808 800 6565 (9-4pm, fax: 020 7250 3463)
Fax: 020 7250 4474
E-mail: info@helptheaged.org.uk
Web address: www.helptheaged.org.uk

Promotes and develops practical programmes by identifying needs and raising public awareness. Offers a free advice service called Senior Line and campaigns for fair provision for older people. Runs day centres, community alarms, minibuses, research, sheltered housing and a Dignity on the Ward programme.