Useful links
The history of Florence Nightingale
The Florence Nightingale Museum celebrates the life and work of Florence Nightingale. Visit their website to learn more about her history, or visit the museum in London, which the Independent has called 'A UK top ten small museum'.
Independent Age is a unique and growing charity: a support community for thousands of older people across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. We offer a 'helping hand for a trusted friend', tackling older people's poverty and loneliness by offering information, advice and friendship.
Independent Age is the managing trustee of the Florence Nightingale Aid in Sickness Trust.
The Universal Beneficent Society, UBS, provides friendship and fianancial support to the most disadvantaged and isolated older people, especially those living alone in inner-city areas. UBS supports those in need without distinction of class, creed, nationality or sect.
Nurse Aid is a registered charity which exists to give financial help to serving or retired Registered Nurses, Student Nurses and Nursing Auxiliaries in need. You can find out more about their work and available grants by visiting their website, www.nurseaid.org.uk.