Other Organisations
Age Concern is a charity which gives help and advice for older people. Locally it provides services focussing on the needs of older people. Nationally, it campaigns to influence government policy and bring about lasting change in the provision of information and advice, research, training and grants. The CSPA is represented on the governing body of Age Concern England.
Age Positive is a Government site providing practical help for employers and individuals. The Age Positive campaign aims to challenge employers' prejudices towards age and create a favourable climate towards age diversity among employers. The site gives instant access to useful information, guidance and case studies, as well as hotlinks to Companies who are championing age diversity.
British Australian Pensioner Association. Seeking index-linking for UK state pensioners living in Australia.
Care Directions. The definitive internet resource of empowering information - to help older people and their caring families access and achieve preferred lifestyle choices. Acclaimed for its presentation in easy to understand, jargon-free language and format. Register for free newsletter updates.
Civil Service Benevolent Fund is a registered Benevolent Society. It is the largest benevolent fund in the country and exists entirely to help and support any person (and their dependants) who works or who has ever worked for the Civil Service, or an Associated Organisation. The Fund primarily provides help in the form of financial assistance but also provides a Visiting Service, an Advocacy Service, a Care Placement Service, Childcare support and an information helpline. Freephone 0800 056 2424 to the experienced help team. For more information email info@csbf.org.uk or click on our name above to go directly to our web site.
Civil Service Insurance Society is a "Not for profit" organisation which donates all profits to Civil & Public Service charities, particularly the Civil Service Benevolent Fund and the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship. By insuring with CSIS you can benefit from exclusive deals on motor, household, travel and pet insurance, saving up to 45% on standard rates. To find out more about CSIS, or to apply for a no obligation quotation, please visit their website at www.csis.co.uk or call them on 0845 60 77 444.
Civil Service Pensions Website - keeping pensioners up to date with things which might interest you.
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship is a registered charity and welcomes all retiring/retired civil servants and their partners. It has a network of 578 Groups throughout the UK, which are run by volunteers. The Groups organise social events each month and volunteers visit those who are lonely or are in need of support.
For more information, contact the CSRF at Suite 2, 80A Blackheath Road, London SE10 8DA, tel: 020 8691 7411. Email: info@csrf.org.uk, or click on our name above to go directly to our web site.
CSSC Sports & Leisure offers local, regional and national sporting competitions, leisure pursuits and discounts for any employee in a government department or agency, Royal Mail, BT and other public bodies, along with past employees of these organisations retired on pension.
CS Healthcare provides low-cost, full private medical insurance (PMI) to the Civil Service and former Civil Servants. CS Healthcare has over 75 years experience providing PMI and is a friendly society with no shareholders - so monthly premiums are kept very low. On the "Premium Calculator" page you'll be able to get an online quote and discover how low your monthly premiums could be. Alternatively speak to a membership advisor on 0800 917 4325.
Entitledto provides free calculators to help you work out your entitlement to benefits and tax credits. Follow the links to see what you could claim.
Help The Aged is a charity which provides practical support to help older people live independent lives, particularly those who are frail, isolated or poor. It works with older people to make their voices heard and publishes briefings and policy statements.
Housing Care - the Elderly Accommodation Council's website offering a wide range of information to help older people identify ways of improving their home environment, and comprehensive information about all UK sheltered housing and care homes. Included on the site are:-
--> A database of all 25000 sheltered and retirement homes, plus current vacancies
--> A database of all 20,000 residential care and nursing homes
Inland Revenue. Find a selection of downloadable documents. Read about tax brackets, married people's benefits, PAYE and other issues.
The London Older People's Strategies Group (LOPSG) is an umbrella forum for older people's organisations and individuals. It was set up in 2000 to engage with the Mayor of London on issues affecting the lives of London's older people, and is recognised as the Mayor's principle forum for consultation with older Londoners.
The National Federation of Post Office and & BT Pensioners is a campaigning and lobbying organisation looking after the interests of Post Office and BT pensioners.
National Pensioners Convention declares that every pensioner has the right to choice, dignity, independence and security as an integral and valued member of society. The main policies of the NPC call for a decent state pension linked to average earnings, improvements in the health and social care of older people, free public transport and an end to age discrimination. The NPC is a campaigning body, of pensioners for pensioners, representing over 300 affiliated organisations, including the CSPA.
The Pension Service, part of the Department for Work and Pensions, produces a publication called "Pensioners' guide". This guide provides help and information on everything from Lifelong Learning to Income Tax and from Winter Fuel Payments and Home Energy Efficiency to Health and Social Services. You can see the guide at www.info4pensioners.gov.uk . To order copies (also available in Welsh, Audio and Braille) please call 0845 6 065 065.
Public Guardianship Office, The is the administrative arm of the Court of Protection and part of the Department for Constitutional Affairs. We are responsible for providing services that protect the financial well-being of people with mental incapacity, and to help, guide and support the families, friends and advisers of the people who are mentally incapable. For more information on how we can help please visit our website at the link above, or contact Customer Services by calling 0845 330 2900 (between 9am - 6pm, Monday-Friday), or
e-mail custserv@guardianship.gsi.gov.uk
Seniors Network is an information resource for older people in the UK. The Network is dedicated to providing a unique, informative, interesting and entertaining website for Seniors (adults 55+), their family and carers. The goal is to make Seniors Network an outstanding experience for their visitors, with content to suit all tastes coupled with opportunities for individuals to voice ideas and opinions.
Tax Help for Older People (TOP) is an independent charity that offers free advice on tax matters to pensioners. Our only proviso is that the combined income of the members of the pensioner's household should be below £15,000 a year. In as many cases as possible we try to arrange face-to-face consultations with our volunteeers, as we have a network of venues across the UK. For a chat with our friendly staff about tax matters call 0845 601 3321. See also the website for their sister organisation The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group
