Information Links
Care
Quality Commission (CQC) -
The Care Quality Commission is the single, independent
inspectorate for all health and social care services in England.
This website provides access to all available inspection
reports for all care homes in England, a very important
site to visit.
Cornwall County Council - Link for an
adjoining council to Plymouth.
Department of Health - The Department of
Health is responsible for setting health and social care
policy in England. The Department’s work sets standards
and drives modernisation across all areas of the NHS,
social care and public health.
Devon
County Council - Link for an adjoining
council to Plymouth.
Livewell Southwest -
Livewell Southwest is an independent social enterprise and community interest company (CIC) providing integrated health and social care services for people in Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon as well as some specialist services for those living in Devon and Cornwall.
NHS (Local CCG) -
This is the site of our local Clinical
Commisioning Group. Plymouth is part of the Western
locality.
Plymouth City Council - This link will lead
you to our local council.
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust - PHNTs base is Derriford Hospital and, with over 900 inpatient beds, they offer a full range of general hospital services to around 450,000 people in Plymouth, North and East Cornwall and South and West Devon.
The Pension Service - Part of the
Department for Work and Pensions. This Government
website provides information about pensions and
pensioner benefits, for those planning for the future,
about to retire or already retired.
Charitable Organisations
Age UK -
Age UK was formed when Age Concern and Help the Aged merged. A great source of
information, for all aspects of your health, finance and
family life. An excellent range of advice leaflets are
available to download and read online.
Alzheimer's Society - The 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. A
variety of factsheets and advice is available online.
Mind -
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Ensures that anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.
RNIB -
The UK’s leading charity offering information, support
and advice to over two million people with sight loss.