The New Year has arrived and it is business as usual here at Age UK Bexley. As we provide essential services, we can continue to operate under the new lockdown guidelines. We will continue to be offering a range of support and services into the New Year. Our team follows strict government health and safety guidelines to help keep you as safe as possible.
We know how hard this winter has been for older people, and we are still open and offering a range of support and services.
We have robust risk assessment processes to ensure that we comply with all our legislative obligations. Here are our services that are currently running under the new lockdown rules:
Our Foot Care service is running with strict covid-19 regulations in place. Appointments must be booked in advance and are available at both our Sidcup and Belvedere centres.
Our Day Care service will be open again from Monday 11th January 2021, and adhering to government safety advice. We have launched a new day care service, with flexible packages to suit your needs.
We are running online fitness classes to help keep you in shape, and digital cafes where you can socialise and meet like-minded people.
Under current guidelines, we will not be running any indoor activities, group walks, or group cycles. The Shed will also be closed, however, online activities will be ongoing.
If you, or someone you know, is in need of a friendly chat over the phone, please get in touch. Our telephone befriending service will continue to operate.
If you need any information or advice, don’t hesitate to contact us. While we won’t be able to meet you face-to-face, we are available online or by telephone.
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Improve your fitness and wellbeing now with our online yoga classes
Our Day Care Services accommodates the new realities of a post-Covid world and adheres to strict government protocols and guidelines. We are currently the only approved Day Care provider in the borough that is licensed to operate under the current restrictions. We offer Day Care services both at home and at our Day Care Centre.
Keeping feet healthy is very important and a necessary part of ageing well. Toe nails don't unfortunately go into lock down and stop growing. So if your feet need a little love and attention, come and see us.
Our Welfare Advisors are here to help you get access to income that you have a right to. Over 600 people benefited to the tune of £1.8 Million last year, with 95% of those who won an award telling us it had reduced their worries about money. Sounds good? Get in touch and find out how we can help you.
