Free Services

The Pension Service, which is part of the Department for Work and Pensions has been set up to improve the service provided for today’s and future pensioners. The Pension Service has a network of pension centres supported by local services working in the community, delivered in Partnership with local authorities and voluntary-sector organisations.

A general enquiry line is available for customers on 0845 60 60 265 (textphone users call 0845 60 60 285). Further information about The Pension Service and its work can be found at www.thepensionservice.gov.uk

The Pension Service also produces a comprehensive guide for older people to all the help and services available across government. The Pensioners’ guide is available to order online at www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/leaflets or by calling 0845 6 065 065 (textphone users call 0845 6 064 064).

Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working for and with older people. We are a federation of over 400 charities working together to promote the well-being of all older people.

Age Concern's work ranges from providing vital local services to influencing public opinion and government. Every day we are in touch with thousands of older people from all kinds of backgrounds - enabling them to make more of life.

For free information on a wide range of subjects, contact the Age Concern Information Line on freephone 0800 00 99 66 - 8am to 7pm, 365 days a year - or visit them at www.ageconcern.org.uk

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity providing comprehensive and impartial information and advice about equipment/assistive technology to enable older and disabled people to live more independently.

Central to the DLF’s services is a comprehensive database of assistive technology, an essential tool for in-house advisors who operate the Helpline and work in the Equipment Demonstration Centre.

The DLF also co-ordinates a number of training courses for professional and personal development ranging from disability awareness to moving and handling people.

For further information on the Disabled Living Foundation:

380-384 Harrow Road, London, W9 2HU
Tel: 020 7289 6111
Textphone: 020 7432 8009
Email: info@dlf.org.uk
Web site: www.dlf.org.uk

Helpline: 0845 130 9177 (Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm)