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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.

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting.

The Armed Forces Covenant Northamptonshire website provides information and advice on support services available within the county for the Armed Forces community and their families.

The Professional Standards Authority helps to protect the public through their work with organisations that register and regulate people working in health and social care.

The Accessibility Checker provides accessibility information for many venues in Northamptonshire.

SuperCarers (a UK organisation that helps families find the best possible elderly care option) has created a guide for families new to caring for elderly loved ones.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.