Age Concern

Age Concern supports people over 50 in the UK, ensuring that they get the most from life. They provide essential services such as day care and information. They also campaign on issues like age discrimination and pensions, and work to influence public opinion and government policy about older people. Age Concern website
 

The Alzheimer's Society

The Alzheimer's Society is the leading care and research charity for people with dementia and their carers. It provides information and education, support for carers, and quality day and home care. It funds medical and scientific research and campaigns for improved health and social services and greater public understanding of dementia The Alzheimer's Society website
 

The Association of British Neurologists

The object of the ABN is to promote education in, and the advancement of the neurological sciences, including the practice of neurology in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The Association of British Neurologists website
 

The Brain Bank

This website provides information about the UK Parkinson's Disease Society Tissue Bank (UKPDSTB) at Imperial College London The Brain Bank website
 

British Geriatrics Society (BGS)

The official web site of the British Geriatrics Society (BGS), is a specialist medical association. The purpose of the site is to make available, information which would be of use to its members, carers, and organisations who might have an interest in geriatric medicine/ gerontology or the care of the older person. BGS website
 

Nursing & Midwifery Council

The Nursing and Midwifery Council is an organisation set up by Parliament to ensure nurses, midwives and health visitors provide high standards of care to their patients and clients.
To achieve its aims, the NMC:

Maintains a register of qualified nurses, midwives and health visitors
Sets standards for education, practice and conduct
Provides advice for nurses, midwives and health visitors
Considers allegations of misconduct or unfitness to practise due to ill health
NMC website

Royal College of Nursing

The RCN represents nurses and nursing, It promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies. To become a member please logon to the website. RCN website