Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin offers a wide range of free and confidential services to support older people across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Our friendly team and dedicated volunteers are here to help you stay independent, connected, and informed.
Our services include:
- Information & Advice: Get expert guidance on social care, housing, scams, legal issues, and benefits. We help you navigate life's challenges with confidence.
- Companionship & Social Activities: Feeling lonely? Our volunteers can visit you at home, offer regular telephone chats, or accompany you to local social activities. Join our day centres for friendship, comfort, and engaging activities.
- Home Support: Our home support workers assist with everyday tasks, helping you maintain independence in your own home.
- Dementia Support: We provide tailored support for people living with dementia and their carers.
- Activities & Events: Enjoy arts and crafts, dance, exercise classes, walking groups, singing, tabletop games, and more. There’s something for everyone!
- Benefits & Money Advice: Need help with finances? Our team offers advice on benefits and money management.
We are committed to inclusion and quality:
- We work with SAND (Safe Ageing No Discrimination) to promote a culture of inclusion.
- We offer information and advice for older LGBT+ people.
- We hold the Age UK Charity Quality Standard and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Get involved: You can volunteer, fundraise, donate, or leave a legacy to help us support local older people.
All services are delivered locally across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Some activities may require booking or appointment. Please contact us for details.
Categories:
Mental health support
Connecting with others
Mental health
Services for older people
Service access criteria:
Aged 60+
Additional needs catered for:
Hearing impairment friendly
Lonely, isolated, befriending