The Action Deafness centre provides comprehensive range of services to deaf and hard of hearing people in Leicester and Leicestershire. Information for certain client groups such as older people, people with learning difficulties, Asian etc. British Sign Language and Asian languages spoken.

Contact: 1st Floor, Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6DP.

Phone: 0844 593 8440.  Minicom: 0844 593 8442.

SMS: 07949 632 644. Email: enquiries@actiondeafness.org.uk.

Action on Elder Abuse aims to provide an information, advice and guidance for the prevention of, and action on, the abuse of older people.  If you wish to obtain confidential advice you should telephone the:

Freephone helpline on: 0808 808 8141.  Fax: 020 8679 4074.  Email: enquiries@elderabuse.org.uk.

Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland have a wide range of services and staff across the county providing advice and information and covering various services.

Contact the Information and Advice Service on:

Phone: 0116 299 2233.  Email: enquiries@ageukleics.org.uk.

The local Leicestershire and Rutland Branch, provides Advice, Information, Advocacy and a listening ear, support groups, home visits and a newsletter.

Alzheimer's Society, 5 Oak Spinney Park, Ratby Lane, Leicester Forest East, LE3 3LG.

Tel: 0116 231 1111.  Email: Leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk.

Arthritis Care works with and for people with arthritis.

Freephone Helpline: 0808 800 4050.

Arthritis Care Holiday Information.