Your neighbourhood
Wherever you live in South Lakeland – however isolated you might feel – we are here for you. Often a local Village Agent will be closer than you think.
Who is this for?
Anybody over 50 or their carer(s).
What is available?
Somebody to talk to where you live. Each Village Agent knows the ins and outs of their neighbourhood, as well as all that Age UK South Lakeland has to offer. Wherever you meet, you’ll be able to speak in confidence and they’ll draw on the best information and advice.
Village Agents will also work with people to support existing and new activities. It might be anything from a book club to a prescription delivery service.
Where and when?
In your home or neighbourhood, at a time that suits you. You might meet up with a Village Agent at a weekly information drop-in, a coffee morning or a local event. Or it might be that a home visit is best – whatever works for you.
There are Village Agents in a number of areas:
- Ambleside & Grasmere- Tony McMichael
- Arnside and Beetham – Margaret Parker
- Broughton-in-Furness and Crake Valley – Louise MacArthur
- Coniston and Hawkshead – Pam Kirkbride
- Crosthwaite & Lyth Valley-Brian McCann
- Grange-over-Sands – Brian McCann
- Kirkby Lonsdale and Crooklands – Jules Drummond-Hay
- Milnthorpe, Burton & Holme- Ruth Taylor
- Sedbergh – Linda Greensmith
- Staveley and Burneside – Wendi Lethbridge
- Swarthmoor and Low Furness – Julie Dawes
- Ulverston – Jo Hurst
If there isn’t a Village Agent near where you live, it doesn’t mean we’re not here for you. It may be that we have other local services. And we’ll give you support through our helpline and experienced community officers – including home visits – wherever you live in the district.
How do I find out more?
Contact our helpline and ask for the Village Agent in your neighbourhood.
If you know someone who you think could benefit from talking to us, please pass on our helpline number so they can call us directly.