Online Privacy

There is a huge amount of very helpful guidance spread across the internet. Most of the literature available on the sites below are produced in a "fact sheet" format. These fact sheets can be read online or printed for reference. The information has been produced by other agencies, charities and organisations.

Disclaimer:

This list of links is provided by Devon County Council for information only. Visitors who rely on this information do so at their own risk. Devon County Council cannot accept liability for any loss or damage resulting from their use. A link to an external website does not imply an endorsement of that website, and Devon County Council is not responsible for the contents or reliability of external websites.

Factsheets produced by Devon County Council Adult & Community Services can be found here.

The Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Alzheimer's Society Helpline:  0845 300 0336

Arthritis Research Campaign

Arthritis Research UK is the charity leading the fight against arthritis. Arthritis Reasearch Campaign Helpline:  0870 850 5000

Stroke Association

Charitable organization supporting stroke survivors and their families Stroke Association Helpline: 0845 3033 100

Parkinson's Disease Society

The leading charity dedicated to providing support, advice and information for people with Parkinson's disease, their carers, families and friends Parkinson's Disease Society Helpline: 808 800 0303

Age UK (formerly known as Age Concern)

The UK's largest charity working with and for older people Age UK Helpline: 0800 169 6565

Disabled Living Foundation

DLF is a national charity that provides impartial advice, information and training on daily living equipment. Disabled Living Foundation Helpline: 0845 130 9177

Multiple Sclerosis Society

The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) - about 100,000 people in the UK. MS Society Helpline: 0808 800 8000

The Princess Royal Trust For Carers

Information, advice, discussion and support for carers. Contact Tel: 0844 800 4361

First Stop Advice

FirstStop Advice is an independent, free service providing advice and information for older people, their families and carers about care and housing options in later life. Advice Line: 0800 377 7070

The British Heart Foundation

Charity fighting heart and circulatory disease. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients. Helpline Number - 0300 330 3311

The British Lung foundation

The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. Advice helpline: 08458 50 50 20

Councel & Care

Counsel and Care is the national charity working with older people, their families and carers to get the best care and support. Help Line Number: 0845 300 7585

In Control

In Control is a charity for people who need support to control their own lives .They use plain English factsheets to provide introductions to the important areas of support planning, personal budgets and managing your own support. Support Line: 0156 482 1650