Community Services
Find out about our services in the community. For more information about any of our services, please contact us using the details below.
Active Befriending
Our friendly volunteer visitors help older people regain confidence
and take part in community activities.
This service is only available in Calderdale at this time.
Pet Befriending
Volunteers take their pets to visit lonely older people.
Reminiscence Groups
In Calderdale we have a Reminisce As You Speak (RAYS) group who meet up regularly at Halifax Central Library. It is a social group for older people to attend and helps to keep people active and engaged. They reminisce about a variety of topics and go on outings like this one to the Bankfield Musuem.
To find out more about this or to join the group, contact Christine Henry at the Choice Centre on 01422 399830.
Home Safety Project
Our project offers home safety advice and promotes energy efficiency. We work to protect older people from crime and reduce the fear of crime, in partnership with other groups including the Home Safety Forum.
This service is only available in Calderdale at this time.
Safe and Warm
This service offers energy advice and help with grants to older people.
Local links
Local volunteers act as the eyes and ears of Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees, supporting older people in isolated communities.
Shopmobility
This service rents mobility scooters, wheelchairs and disability equipment to people within Halifax town centre, and for short term hire for home and holidays. This service is available from the Choices Centre in Halifax.
Visit the Shopmobility website: www.calderdaleshopmobility.org.uk
Mobility Equipment and Aids
We sell equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, walking sticks and other minor aids and adaptations.