Useful links
Links to websites and useful information. Select a subject to see more.
Advice and benefits
Adviceguide
Run by the Citizen Advice Bureau, providing advice on financial, housing and legal issues.
Consumerdirect
A government-funded service offering information and advice on consumer issues.
Digital TV Advice
Learn more about switching to digital TV.
Directgov
Public services all in one place.
FirstStop
An advice service on care and housing options for older people.
Moneysavingexpert
Impartial advice on all financial matters from insurance to savings.
Pensionage
Providing help for older people and for those who help them.
Royal Sun and Alliance
A special household contents insurance is available to all Housing 21 residents. Download the prospectus to work out your premium.
Turn2us
Includes a calculator to give an accurate assessment of probable benefits.
Pension Service
Help if you are planning your retirement or already a pensioner.
Education
BBC Webwise
Includes an on-line training course on how to use the internet and other useful hints and tips.
Digital Unite
Training organisation aimed at older people.
Tenant Participation Advisory Service
Provides information, advice, consultancy, training and conferences on involving tenants in their housing management.
UKonline
A Government site for people wanting to get more out of the internet.
University of the Third Age
Charitable trust encouraging lifelong learning for older people.
Energy saving
Energy Saving Trust
Provides free impartial advice to help everyone save energy in the home.
Energy Linx
Free and impartial comparison site on energy suppliers.
Fun and games
Baby boomer bistro
A chat site for older people.
Crosswords and puzzles
Link to puzzle sites.
Sudoku puzzles
Range of sudoku puzzles.
General information
Age Concern
The largest charity working with and for older people.
Counsel and Care
Provides advice, information and financial support to older people, their families and carers.
Friendship Care and Housing
Works across the Midlands region to support and encourage independence and improve life for individuals and communities.
Help the Aged
Provides practical support to help older people live independent lives, particularly those whom are frail, isolated or poor.
Mature Times
Online magazine for older people
The Royal British Legion
Charity supporting serving and ex-service community.
Supporting People
Provides information on the programme and links to your local supporting people team.
Health
Alzheimer's Society
Leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers.
The Care Quality Commission
Supports positive changes in services for vulnerable people with health and social care needs.
Department of Health
Provides health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
Disabled Living Foundation
Provides free, impartial advice about all types of disability equipment and mobility products for older and disabled people.
National Institute for Mental Health in England
Responsible for supporting the implementation of positive change in mental health and mental health services.
NHS Direct
Provides basic information on health issues and advice on what to do next.
Hobbies and research
Antiques and collectibles
Gives access to other sites covering a wide range of antiques and collectibles.
BBC -WW2 People's War
The site is dedicated to capturing people's personal stories of WW2.
Friends Reunited
Track down and contact old school friends.
The Oldie Magazine
Articles, cartoons and biographies from the magazine.
National Records Office
Trace your family tree.
The Time Capsule
The opportunity for all generations to share their memories online.
News
BBC
For the latest news, weather and TV listings.
Shopping
Amazon
Order books and music online.
Asda
Order groceries online and have them delivered to your door. Check to see if they deliver in your area.
Bathing made easy
Provides advice about equipment for older and disabled people.
Sainsbury's
Order groceries online and have them delivered to your door. Check to see if they deliver in your area.
Tesco
Order groceries online and have them delivered to your door. Check to see if they deliver in your area.
Silver surfer websites
Laterlife.com
A UK site designed specifically for people over 50.
My Prime
For people over 50.
Retirement Matters
One stop shop for retirement related products and services.
I don't feel fifty
A lighthearted site for anyone over 49.
SAGA
Offers a wide range of options to the over 50's, including insurance and holidays.
Seniority
Silver surfers website.
Silver Surfers
Silver surfers resource.
Travel and leisure
The AA
Plan your car journey.
Train times
Check train times or book a trip.
National Express
Book a coach trip.
Senior Railcard
Information and advice for anyone over 60 who wants to purchase a Senior Railcard.
Street Map
Find a street
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