OLDER PEOPLE INFORMATION

This section contains information for older gay, lesbian, bisexual people and trans people.

NEWCASTLE

TEA WITH DOROTHY (Newcastle)
This is a relaunched social group for older people (50+) based in the Newcastle area.
The group meets every 3^rdMonday of the month between 5pm and 7pm at La Boca, 6 Upper Princess Square, Newcastle. NE1 8ER.
Call Kate on: 07917797279.

NORTH TYNESIDE

TEA WITH DOROTHY
A social group for older people (50+).
The group is not taking place at the moment but would normaly meet at North Tyneside, Whitley Bay Centre.
For information call Lee Ling: 0191 293 9143
Email: lee.ling@ageuknorthtyneside.org.uk

SUNDERLAND

TEA WITH DOROTHY
A social group for older people (50+).
Meet 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month 5-7pm
For more information contact the Good Neighbour Coordinator at AgeUK.
Email: goodneighbour@ageuksunderland.org.uk
Call: 0191 514 8321

DURHAM

THE 50+ LGBT GROUP
A CONSULTATION GROUP, meetings at Age Concern Office. The monthly meetings start at 11:00am with lunch/ social time around 12:30pm, 1:30pm finish. Please call Clare for venue details (Durham City area) and to ensure lunch provision and for travel expenses.
Call Clare Midgley – on 0191 383 9750 or email engage@ageconcer-durham.org.uk

AGEUK (County Durham)
Age UK County Durham can provide advice and information to older members of the LGBT communities, including home visits on request. The EngAge 50+ LGBT Group meets monthly to socialise, discuss current issues and help to inform the development of local services and policies that impact on their lives. Email: info@ageukcountydurham.org.uk Website: www.ageukcountydurham.org.uk Call: 0191 3746367

LGBT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans gender? The EngAge 50+ LGBT Group, has met regularly over the last 18 months. Members share their views on a range of topics, providing an opportunity to present a collective voice as a group. If you are aged 50+ and living in County Durham you are welcome. Meetings are informal and make time for refreshments and a chat. They take place on the second Wednesday in the month between 11:00am and 1:30pm in Durham. The group are organising a social event for 11th April 2012. Are you interested in attending? Please contact EngAge on the number above.

NATIONAL

AGE UK
National organisation for older people, Age UK has information for older gay, lesbian and bisexual people with resources and events aimed specifically for them.
Call: 0800 00 99 66 (free) for information on your local service.
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY LESBIAN AND GAY NETWORK
If you are lesbian or gay and caring for a partner, a relative or a friend, it will not be easy to make the decision that they should move in to residential accommodation.
Call: 0845 300 0336 (lo-call rate)
Support service for lesbians or gay men in support roles.
Call: 01843 220932 or 01865 847471 (national call rate)
www.alzheimers.org.uk/Gay_Carers/residentialcare.htm

CARERS UK
General help and advice for all carers.
Call: 0808 808 7777 (free call)
www.carersuk.org

THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
The Care Quality Commission is the new health and social care regulator for England.  They are independent but were set up by the Government to improve social care and stamp out bad practice. This website has a search engine to help in checking out care homes and domestic care agencies.
Call: 03000 616161
Website: www.cqc.org.uk

ELDERLY ACCOMMODATION COUNSEL
This site will help you explore options and make decisions about meeting your housing, support and care needs in later life. It contains detailed information on how to maintain, adapt or improve your home or release equity from it, find care or home help services, find and move to retirement housing or choose a care home where you will feel at home. It also specialises in all forms of ‘housing-with-care’ including extra care housing, assisted living and retirement villages.
Call: 020 7820 1343 (national call rate)
www.housingcare.org
www.eac.org.uk

DIVERSITY LINK
The community for equality and diversity in the UK.
Britain’s leading equality and diversity information websites.
www.diversitylink.co.uk