Our services
Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough offers a variety of services for older people and their carers.
If you're unsure what you need, please contact our Helpline on 0300 666 9860
Information and Advice
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Information and Advice
Free and confidential information and advice for older people, carers and family members.
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Girton Older Residents' Co-ordinator
The Older Residents’ Co-ordinator aims to develop links and provisions for older people living in the South Cambridgeshire village of Girton.
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Visiting Support Service for Older People
This service provides extra support for older people when most needed; particularly when experiencing a difficult period.
Social Opportunities
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Sharing Time
We can visit you in your own home for one hour per week for company and conversation to help prevent feelings of isolation and loneliness.
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Day Services
We offer opportunities for older people to socialise, enjoy activities, entertainment and a meal, helping to maintain independence and support for carers.
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Friendship Clubs
We have Friendship Clubs across Peterborough and developing in other areas, most of which meet once a week offering a place to enjoy company and activities.
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Telephone Befriending
We have trained volunteers who make a weekly phone call offering friendship to reduce isolation and loneliness.
Practical Support
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Home Support Service
Help with tasks around the home, for example cleaning, laundry and ironing.
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Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service
Aims to prevent falls and accidents by offering a FREE Personal Assessment, Home Safety Check and arranging for small jobs to be carried out.
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Community Wardens Service
We have a team of wardens in certain areas helping people in later life to live in their own homes.
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Hospital Discharge and Admission Avoidance Support Service
Assistance with co-ordinated discharge of pateints from hospital along with community based interventions to support recovery at home and prevent (re)admission.