Northampton Pensioners Forum
Useful links
If you are interested in issues and support needs for older people or age discrimination and rights then you might find the following links of interest:
Age UK Northamptonshire
Works with people of all ages, including older people in their own homes, and campaigning for a fair deal for older people.
www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire
Tel: 01604 611200
Age Positive Publications
Information about rights and legal duties around age discrimination
Care and Repair Northamptonshire Limited
A charitable organisation who help with handyman services, home security, adaptations and home improvements.
www.careandrepairnorthamptonshire.org.uk
The Pensions Service
Part of the Department for Work and Pensioners, it provides information for individuals about pensions and other pensioner benefits in the UK, whether you are planning for the future, about to retire, or have already retired.
Direct Payments
Direct payments may be available for equipment, care needs, trust funds for families to manage someone's money for them, meals on wheels and respite care. Provided via Northants County Council.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0845 1244 500
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire
A service that provides support to accessing a number of different services and opens doors for volunteering and different social groups.