Parsons Heath Medical PracticeElderly Care
Age Concern
Age Concern are a local independent charitable company limited by guarantee providing services and support for older people.
Telephone: 01206 368420
Website: www.ageconcerncolchester.org.uk
Royal Voluntary Service Essex
Royal Voluntary Service Essex help older people maintain their independence and stay involved in the local community.
Telephone: 01708 854246
Website: www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a community transport project taking elderly and disabled people to medical appointments.
Telephone: 0333 060 4136
Facebook: @liveincare
Twitter: @Helping_HandsUK
Website: www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk
Email: enquiries@helpinghands.co.uk
The Silver Line
The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Telephone: 0800 470 8090
Facebook: @thesilverlineuk
Twitter: @TheSilverLineUK
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Email: info@thesilverline.org.uk
Colne Stroke Group
The Colne Stroke Group is a friendly support group that welcomes stroke survivors living in and around the Colchester area. A warm welcome awaits carers, family members and friends also.
The group meets every Monday 10:00-12:00.
Telephone: 01206 548551
Email: mail@colnestrokegroup.org.uk
Address: Orchard Baptist Church, 23 Blackheath, Mersea Road, CO2 0AE.
Free Hearing Check
A screener test will indicate whether a more thorough hearing check is required.
Telephone: 0800 626 427 or 0121 456 8700
Facebook: @ScrivensOpticians
Website: www.scrivens.com
Email: customercare@scrivens.com
Helpline Plus
Helpline Plus provide advice, reassurance and assistance to help customers maintain their independence.
Telephone: 01206 769779
Website: www.helplineplus.co.uk
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.
Telephone: 0800 055 6112
Facebook: @ageuk
Twitter: @age_uk
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk