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Age Scotland
In 2009, Age Concern Scotland and Help the Aged joined together to form a single new charity, Age Scotland, dedicated to improving the lives of older people.
Client Group: Older people
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Care Information Scotland
Care Information Scotland is a confidential phoneline service for any individual who is seeking information about community care for older people.
Client Group: Older people
Organisation Type: Government Department
Sat: 10.00am-4.00pm
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland
Central Aberdeenshire Telephone Contact Service
The Central Aberdeenshire Telephone Contact Service offers a daily telephone call at an agreed time as a reminder or to check that a person is all right. The service is available to anyone including elderly, disabled and / or vulnerable people who live alone or are on their own for long periods at a time. The service is run by volunteers.
Client Group: Physical disability,Older people,Alarms for elderly and disabled,Volunteering
Organisation Type: Voluntary
Community Link Fraserburgh
Community Link Fraserburgh is building sustainable links to the local community which will enhance the lives of older people (65+) and promote a sense of community involvement.
Client Group: Befriending Groups, Carers,Older people
Organisation Type: Voluntary
Area Covered: Fraserburgh
Cornerstone
Cornerstone is a Scottish charity, social enterprise and provider of care and support services for adults, children and young people with disabilities and other support needs throughout Scotland.
Client Group: Supported housing,Befriending Groups, Carers,Children,Learning disabilities,Older people,Respite care, Disability ,Home care,Sheltered employment,Volunteering
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity, Social Enterprise
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray
Grampian Pre Retirement Council
Grampian Pre Retirement Council assists people nearing retirement to plan and prepare for one of the greatest and most significant life changes.
Client Group: Older people
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
HousingCare - Elderly Accommodation Counsel
Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity founded in 1985. Through the free, independent Advice Line staff give guidance, advice and detailed information to help older people choose and fund the support or accommodation options most suited to their needs and wishes.
Client Group: Housing,Residential homes,Sheltered housing,Older people
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary
Advice Line
Messages outwith opening hours
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland, UK
IndependentAge Scotland
IndependentAge provides financial help, information, befriending and practical support to beneficiaries who are over 70. Priority is given to those who have gone out of their way to help others, for example nurses, members of the clergy, teachers, ex-service people and those who have helped in a voluntary capacity to care and provide for others.
Client Group: Trusts,Older people
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary
Please also contact head office on
0207605 4200
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland, UK
Moray HandyPerson Services
Community First (Moray) promotes and supports community involvement and participation in Moray. The organisation encourages groups and individuals to find their voice and independence, thereby actively and positively influencing policy making on a local and national level.
Client Group: Older people,Housing repairs and renovation, Safety in the home
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Answerphone outwith opening hours
Area Covered: Moray
Older People's Consultation and Monitoring Group
The Older People's Consultation and Monitoring Group was established in 2002. The purpose of the group is to involve older people in the planning and development of Joint Future services in Aberdeen.
Client Group: Older people
Organisation Type: Partnership
Area Covered: Aberdeen
Pension Service, The (part of the Department for Work and Pensions)
The Pension Service, part of the Department for Work and Pensions, was set up to improve the service people receive, whether already a pensioner or planning for retirement, no matter how far off it might be.
Client Group: Retirement, Pensions,Older people,Benefits advice services
Organisation Type: Government Department
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands
Respite Care - Older People - Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council Social Care and Wellbeing offers respite care for families or carers with an older dependent relative or friend.
Client Group: Older people,Respite care, Older people
Organisation Type: Local Authority
Area Covered: Aberdeen
VSA: Adult and Community Services
VSA's Adult and Community Services provides help and support in the local communities of Aberdeen - this includes, Care Homes, Support Services and Older People's Services. VSA is a social care charity which was formed in 1870.
Client Group: Learning disabilities,Mental health support,Older people
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeen
VSA: Adult and Community Services - Home Support Service
The Home Support Service offers support to older people with dementia, and their carers, in their own homes. The Home Support Service is part of VSA.
Client Group: Older people,Dementia
Organisation Type: Voluntary, Scottish Charity
Area Covered: Aberdeen
WRVS Aberdeenshire Community Services - Good Neighbours Scheme
The WRVS Good Neighbours Scheme helps those who are housebound or socially isolated because of age, ill health, restricted mobility, or special needs; or because they are caring for somebody else. The Good Neighbours Scheme is organised by the WRVS in conjunction with, and funded by, Aberdeenshire Council.
Client Group: Hospital transport, Community transport,Older people,Home care
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary
Aberdeenshire Office
Mon-Fri: 9.00am-2.00pm
Answerphone when the Project Office Manager is not available
Area Covered: Aberdeenshire
WRVS Community Services - Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
WRVS Community Services volunteers provide practical solutions to the problems of loneliness, isolation and dependence found in local communities across the UK. WRVS works with a range of organisations including social services and other charities to ensure people are helped in the best possible way.
Client Group: Hospital transport, Community transport,Older people,Home care, Older people, Care for older people,Dial-a-ride
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray
WRVS Volunteering
WRVS (Women's Royal Voluntary Service) has over 60 years' experience of helping people in hundreds of communities throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Volunteers and employees of WRVS work together to support people in need who might otherwise feel lonely and isolated, whether at home, in hospital, or in times of crisis. Varied voluntary opportunities are available to people aged 14 and over (parental consent is required for under 18s).
Client Group: Older people,Volunteering
Organisation Type: Registered Charity, Voluntary
Mon-Fri: 9.00am-5.00pm
Area Covered: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Scotland