Further help from charities and not-for-profit organisations for over 50s

National and local charities and other not-for-profit organisations are a source of help, advice and support for older people and their carers.

Major charities for older people

Some large national charities, like Age NI, have local branches and offer a wide range of services and social activities. Age NI combines Age Concern NI and Help the Aged in Northern Ireland.

age NI website

Citizens Advice Bureau

You can get free, independent advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), regardless of your age. Your local CAB is staffed by trained volunteers who can give you advice on a range of issues. These include:

how to manage and reduce debt
benefits and taxes
housing
legal matters
discrimination
consumer problems

CAB also provides advice online through the Adviceguide website, which contains independent advice on your rights and directs you to other specialists if you need more help.