Growing older should never mean feeling alone, losing independence or missing out on life. Age UK Merton is an independent local charity supporting older people across the borough with practical help, advice, activities and opportunities to connect with others. For almost 70 years, we've been helping people make the most of later life, and we're here for older people, their families and carers across Merton.
Are you a healthcare provider, social worker, or professional seeking to refer an older adult to Age UK Merton?
Our online referral form is designed to make the process quick and easy. The referral form can be accessed through the link below to help connect older adults with the essential support and services they need.
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Every older person deserves to feel supported, valued and able to enjoy later life. But for many people in Merton, loneliness, financial worries and the challenges of living independently can make this difficult.
As an independent local charity, we rely on the generosity of people like you to make a difference. Your donation helps us provide practical support, advice, friendship and activities that improve lives and help older people stay independent and connected.
Together, we can make a real difference to older people across Merton.
We provide an extensive range of popular activities and events in our centre and around the Borough of Merton. From Yoga to pet therapy, there is something on our calendar for everyone.
Check out our full range of practical services for those aged 50+ and living in Merton. Each of our services aims to help older adults continue to love later life and stay independent for as long as possible.
Age UK Merton provide free, confidential and independent information and advice on a range of issues concerning people over 60 and their carers.
"Supporting our community with opportunities to love later life"
"To provide quality advice and services that meet the needs of older adults in Merton"
Quality, Integrity, Kindness, Inclusivity and Collaboration
Our quality marks
Age UK Merton has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
Age UK Merton are now a London living wage employer
We hold the Advice Quality Standard which provides you with assurance that we have met certain criteria that demonstrate a commitment to quality.
