Older People Advice & Support
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Empowering disabled and older people to use technology at home, at work and in education. We also work with businesses and public sector organisations, to help them build more accessible and inclusive workplaces, websites and apps.
Growing older doesn't come with a manual. So AgeUK provide free information and advice to help you on topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care home and have advisors available to chat on the web page.
Offering support and engaging activities to older people, their families and carers, enabling older people to make the most of life, whatever their circumstances.
Available at managed stations to support older or disabled customers or those with reduced mobility. Help will be given to navigate the station, board and alight the train, find your seat and use a ramp if needed. Wheelchairs are available at all managed stations and, at some locations, buggies are also provided to assist with long distances between meeting points and platforms.
Mondays 10.30am-12pm. A coffee morning at the Palace Gate Centre for those living with grief to support each other. This is a friendly and relaxed group for bereaved older adults who come to chat and meet new friends. The group welcomes new members. There is a £1 fee to cover coffee, tea and room hire.
In later life, strength and balance activity can help reduce the risk of falls.
One in six older people are victims of abuse. That’s over 16% of our mothers, fathers, uncles, aunties, grannies, grandads, friends and neighbours. The Hourglass mission is simple: end the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people in the UK.
Tackling the hidden reality of poverty in later life with advice, campaigns and grants.
Age is just a number, and staying active should be fun, friendly and accessible to everyone. Expert-led exercise classes are designed to improve strength, balance, and flexibility – all without the need for floorwork! Whether you exercise seated or standing, you’ll find a supportive community where making friends is just as easy as staying strong for life.
A consumer campaign designed to stop people from becoming scam victims. If you’ve been affected by a scam, are concerned for a family member or friend, or just want to know more, the following pages of information will help.
Providing small group care days for people with early to moderate dementia and other challenges of older age; stroke, Parkinson's and sensory loss. Providing a warm, welcoming and familiar place where friendships are made and social isolation diminished.
A free, confidential telephone service for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Age UK's Silver Line Helpline gives anyone aged 55 or over the opportunity to exchange a friendly word, access support, or enjoy a long enriching conversation.
