Advice and Information

Each year, around one in three people over the age of 65 has a fall, resulting in significant injury. Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older, and there are lots of things you can do to help reduce the risk of falling.

ACTS is a group set up by Amputees in the Northampton area to provide support, advice and friendship to other Amputees and those who care for them.

Members of the public can now find out if a pharmacy inspected since April 2019 has met or has not met all of the standards for registered pharmacies.

Strong bones after 50 is a guide that provides jargon-free information to patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall.

British Heart Foundation hosts Heart Support Groups, bringing hope and a healthier lifestyle to thousands of patients and carers across England and Wales.

Healthwatch Northamptonshire's information and signposting support is confidential and free. Below are some useful links or search our advice and information page for lots more articles.

Agylia Care is a new social enterprise that has recently launched an app and online service for Carers. Agylia Care worked closely with two national charities to introduce this service and make it available free for Carers to use.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the inspector and regulator for health and adult social care facilities in England.

Find Help with Debt, Benefits, Housing, Employment and other common issues.

Need to know more about care and care services in Northamptonshire? Care providers and care homes in the county are listed in the Northamptonshire Care Services Directory.

Call Care supports individuals and their family in maintaining a healthy, safe and independent life in their own home.

British Red Cross offer short-term practical and emotional support to help people improve their wellbeing and quality of life and live independently in their community. Their services are tailored to each person’s needs and goals.