Care in Crisis campaign
This is a national campaign by Age UK. Care is in crisis. Many of those who need help and support are being badly let down by a faltering system, while others find themselves having to sell their homes in order to pay for support they need.
Take action now - sign our e-petition
We are calling on the Government to reform the care system to ensure people in later life receive high quality care and support. We need to collect 100,000 signatures to trigger Parliamentary debate. Politically, this is the crucial time when your voice can make a difference.
Add your name to our petition right now:
Sign our e-petition today
Calderdale 50+ Forum
The Forum supports and represents people aged 50 and over in Calderdale. The Forum engages and empowers people, and promotes a collective voice on issues that matter to them.
The Forum is an independent and non–party political organisation in its own right, run by older people, for older people.
If you would like to be involved, or would like more information, please contact Lynne Houlden at lhoulden@acck.org.uk or 01422 252 040 or visit their website www.calderdale50sforum.org.uk.
Kirklees Older People's Forum (KOP)
KOP is a voice for older people across Kirklees, founded in 2001. It works in partnership with key agencies to guide and support older people, and to create a positive image in the community by empowering people to achieve a strong voice and influence decision making in Kirklees.
For more information, contact the Batley Resource Centre on 01924 326 331 or email batleyresourcecentre@tiscali.co.uk
Spread the Warmth
Spread the Warmth is an Age UK campaign to prevent thousands of older people suffering needlessly this winter, to reduce the number of preventable winter deaths among people in later life, and to make this time of year better for those who may have otherwise nowhere to turn.
Find out more about Spread the Warmth
Kirklees Council offer you a range of services to help keep you warm in winter:
- limited grants for buying or replacing boilers
- financial support to replace boilers or get central heating, including a boiler scrappage scheme
- Kirklees Insulation Scheme - free cavity wall and loft insulation
For more information visit the Kirklees Council website at www.kirklees.gov.uk.
Mears Home Improvements also offer a range of services which are free for over 60s who receive Council Tax Benefit or Pension Credit:
- gas service and repairs
- replacement boilers
- draught proofing
For more information on these and their other services, call Mears on 0800 032 4483
Dyson Insulation Ltd offer free insulation to anyone over 70 years old or in receipt of certain benefits. For more information call freephone 0800 833 018 and book your free, no obligation Home Insulation Survey. No forms, no hassle and you could save over £200 on your annual heating bills!
Age UK Campaigns
Age UK campaigns on the things that matter to us all as we get older.
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