Advice and Support Services
Age NI
Age NI is the leading charity for older people in NI. Their vision is a world where everyone can love later life.
They provide free information and advice on a range of topics including money matters, learning, support and work.
Find out more HERE
Signpost Express
Age NI produce an e-bulletin – Signpost Express. It is designed to keep you updated on specific and relevant issues to sub regional network partners working with older people’s programmes, including: new legislation and developments, news, training, events and activities, advice, support and signposting for further information.
Find out more HERE
Fermanagh and Omagh Directory of Services for Older People
Click HERE to view the directory
Dementia NI
Dementia NI provide services locally for people who have been diagnosed with Dementia.
They have 14 Empowerment Groups throughout Northern Ireland where people can meet others who have been diagnosed with dementia. It is a safe place for their members to offer each other support and raise awareness about Dementia and drive positive change locally.
Find out more HERE
Dementia Clinics
Dementia UK have a free, confidential helpline which is staffed by Admiral nurses / dementia nurses. It is for anyone affected by dementia who may need information / advice / support.
The helpline is open from Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. It is also open on bank holidays except from the 25th December. Alternatively email for advice and support if you are unable to make a phone call. The email address is helpline@dementiauk.org
Dementia UK also offer booked virtual clinic appointments (via a microsoft teams call) or a booked phone call at a time and date that suits you- appointments are available Monday-Friday 9-4pm, Mon/Tues/Wed available evenings from 5-7 pm, and Saturdays 10-4 pm. Book a virtual clinic appointment – Dementia UK
For further information click HERE
Alzheimer’s Society
Alzheimer’s Society’s dementia support service offers information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. The service offers information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over the phone or in writing.
For more information contact Martin Bradley, Dementia Adviser, Fermanagh – Mob: 07725 47515
Age Without Limits
The Centre for Ageing Better has launched a new campaign ‘Age Without Limits’ to change the way we all think about ageing and support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.
Find out more HERE
Home Fire Safety Check
NI Fire and Rescue Service offer free home safety checks to provide advice on how to stay safe from fire.
Find out more HERE
Linking Generations NI
Linking Generations is an organisation that connects generations across Northern Ireland. They focus on the development and promotion of intergenerational approaches to address societal issues.
Pension Credit Advice
Check out the leaflet below to find out what pension credit is and if you could be eligible to apply for it.
Make the Call
Contact the Make the Call service to check if you are getting all the benefits, services and supports you’re entitled to.
Phone:
0800 232 1271
Or text ADVICE to:
07984 405248
Opening hours
Phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm (excluding public holidays)
For further information click HERE