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Information and Advice

"I can't think what I would have done without you. I never expected such wonderful support and kindness."                           Information and Advice service user

 

Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.

Our friendly team are here to support you with any issues that are concerning you   

  • Free 
  • Independent
  • Impartial
  • Confidential

We offer Information and Advice to all people aged 60 or over and their carers on the following topics:

  • Welfare Benefit Entitlements Consumer Family 
  • Personal Health & Disability Housing including residential care Transport/Blue Badges
  • Employment Leisure activities (including lunch clubs)
  • Advice on the full range of Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Services.

Why you can rely on us

  • We give you information that is accurate and up to date.
  • We take time to listen and understand.
  • We explain the choices you have.
  • We make sure that you can talk to us in private.
  • We won’t tell anyone about your concerns without your permission.
  • f we can’t help, we can put you in touch with people who can.

Age UK Nationally also produces Factsheets full of Information and Advice in plain English on the following topics:

  • Money
  • Legal Issues
  • Health
  • Community Care Housing
  • Leisure and Education And more....

Contact us:

Please Telephone: 0300 666 9860 in the first instance or Email: infoandadvice@ageukcap.org.uk

We offer a variety of services offering practical suport and providing opportunities to socialise. Our aim is to support older people to remain independent living in their own home and to reduce soical isolation by bringing people together. See Our Services  page for more information.

For a summary leaflet of all the services we offer Click here

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    Read our info guides

    Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.

    Age UK Guides and Fact Sheets 

  • Find info online

    If you prefer to read information online, the Age UK national website has information and advice on many topics, including how to find a care home, how to avoid scams, and Power of Attorney.

    Age Uk Information online