Useful Contacts
Useful Contacts - General
Have a look at the list of contacts we've compiled below, which you may find useful.
Age UK
The UK’s largest charity working with and for older people. Age UK provide advice, enable independence and combat loneliness.
0800 055 6112
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society do everything they can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
0300 222 1122
Carers UK
Carers UK provide protection for carers by giving expert advice, information and support, connecting carers and campaigning.
0808 808 7777
Citizens Advice
Free, impartial, confidential and independent advice in person or by phone to help with legal, money and other problems.
03444 77 20 20 – Wales
03444 111 444 – England
The Department for Work and Pensions - GOV.UK
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. It administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits.
0800 88 22 00
HM Courts & Tribunals Service
HM Courts & Tribunals Service is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service
0845 456 8770
The Law Society (England and Wales)
‘Find a Solicitor’ is a free service for anyone looking for information about legal services in England and Wales.
0207 424 1222
Mind
Mental health charity, Mind, provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
0300 123 3393
Office of the Public Guardian - GOV.UK
Office of the Public Guardian protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance.
0300 456 0300
Solicitors for the Elderly
Solicitors for the Elderly is an independent, national organisation of lawyers who provide specialist legal advice for older and vulnerable people, their families and carers.
www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com
0844 567 6173
Useful Contacts - Bereavement
Have a look at the list of useful contacts we've compiled below, which you may find useful if you've experienced a bereavement.
Bereavement Advice Centre
The Bereavement Advice Centre offers support and advice on what to do after a death.
0800 634 9494
Bereavement Guide - HMRC
Online tool to help with tax, tax benefits and probate after a death.
British Humanist Association
Visit the British Humanist Association website for help with non-religious funerals.
Citizens Advice
Free, impartial, confidential and independent advice in person or by phone to help with legal, money and other problems.
03444 77 20 20 – Wales
03444 111 444 – England
Death & Bereavement - GOV.UK
GOV.UK website for reporting a death, wills, probate and Inheritance Tax
Land Registry Services
The Land Registry will need to be informed regarding any change to the title of a property. For further information, visit the Land Registry's website.
Legal Aid - GOV.UK
Legal aid can help meet the costs of legal advice, family mediation and representation in a court or tribunal.
For civil legal advice: 0345 3454 345
National Association of Funeral Directors
Use this organisation to find a Funeral Director who is a member of NAFD.
0121 711 1343
Probate and Inheritance Tax - HMRC
For guidance and information about inheritance tax.
For an application pack and to find out your local Probate registry office, telephone the HMRC Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0300 123 1072.
Tell Us Once - GOV.UK
Tell Us Once is a GOV.UK service that lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go.
www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once
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