Useful Organisations

Below is a list of links you may find useful

• Bexley Voluntary Service Council www.bvsc.co.uk - BVSC exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in Bexley 
   
• Citizens Advice Bureau www.citizensadvice.org.uk - Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
   
• Central Government Disability Advice www.Direct.gov.uk/disability - Public services all in one place
   
• Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk - The independent regulator of health and social care in England.
   
• Community Care www.communitycare.co.uk - For every one in social care
   
• Witness Against Abuse www.popan.org.uk - Promotes safe boundaries between professionals and the public in order to prevent abuse.
   
• Action on Elder Abuse www.elderabuse.org.uk - Works to protect, and prevent the abuse of, vulnerable older adults.
   
• The National Careline is a not for profit company offering information about care and support for older people, their carers and their families. It also provides a wealth of extra information that users may find beneficial in their support and care of the older person. The service is free and users can access the service via the internet at www.thenationalcareline.org or via the free helpline 0800 0699784.