The Cinnamon Trust may be able to help you if you can no longer look after your pet. The Trust can find both long and short-term foster carers for pets, who will keep their owners informed about their welfare. Conversely, if your pet dies the Trust may be able to link you with an animal whose owner can no longer keep it. The Trust is a charity and welcomes donations from people it helps. Someone to turn to At times of crisis or major change in your life you may want to talk things through with someone who is not directly involved - someone who can listen and help you decide what you want to do.
Cruse can offer help and support after the death of someone close.
Whenever you are dealing with any organisation you can ask someone to be with you at any discussion about what help or information you need. This can be a relative or friend or someone from another 'neutral' organisation. Ask at your local Citizens Advice Bureau for advice if you want to find someone other than a relative or friend to help you. Further advice and information Both Age Concern and Counsel and Care publish a number of helpful free factsheets about topics that affect older people, such as benefits, coming home from hospital, dealing with incontinence etc. Phone for a detailed list of what is available.