There are several good sources of telephone help.

Counsel & Care give advice to older people over 60, their families and carers, and the professionals involved - contact them on 0845 300 7585.

For free impartial and confidential advice, call SeniorLine from Help The Aged on 0800 800 656.

The Relatives & Residents Association (R&RA) provides support and information for older people needing, or living in, residential care and the families and friends left behind. They can be contacted on 020 7359 8136.

If your query is regarding Care or Care Fees Advice, please call the NHFA Care Advice Line on 0800 99 88 33 and mention that you have been referred from the Elderly Parents web-site.

For other queries, please contact elderlyparents.org.uk on 0845 644 4589 or email info@elderlyparents.org.uk.