We are a local independent charity, established in 1965, who have been supporting older people in Camden for 60 years. Our role is to work with and for older people in Camden, improve their wellbeing and quality of life through the provision of outstanding and sustainable services and enable them to stay active and connected.
We offer free, independent advice through our Information & Advice team. If you need advice about welfare benefits, debt and money, housing, accessing services, charitable grants, support with arranging Lasting Power of Attorney and later life planning, we are here to help.
Our Day Care Centres provide a wide range of activities and workshops as well as being a specialist centre caring for older people with complex needs. The centres also provide a hot lunch and a range of outings and special events.
Our in-person and telephone befriending services are here to support you or a loved one to stay connected and offer a friendly listening ear to anyone who just needs a chat. We also offer befriending for people living with dementia.
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If you would like to refer yourself, a friend or a loved one to any of our services or attend our Day Care Centres, please click the link below:
Our information guides are here to help you: Learn more about doing food shopping online, setting up an email etc.
Information Desk at Henderson Court, 102 Fitzjohn's Avenue, NW3 6NS:
Monday - Friday, 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm
Face-to-face and telephone appointments:
Monday - Friday. 10am - 4:30pm
Home visits are available for those unable to leave their home. To make an appointment, please come into Henderson Court, 102 Fitzjohn's Avenue or contact our team on 0207 837 3777
Our event Where Next? Venezuela and the Art of Getting Older with Sir Michael Palin has helped us raise over £17,000 for our continued vital work to support older people in Camden! Thank you for your support!
Could you offer befriending and companionship to a socially isolated older person with dementia or memory loss?
Would you like to support someone living with dementia in their home and in the community?
Could you provide admin support to our Dementia Services team, including communicating with people who have been referred to the service?
This is the most spectacular half marathon that central London has to offer - it's a unique and inspiring event on 11th October 2026.
We have a brilliant team of volunteers who are integral to how we deliver services in Camden. Would you like to join them?
Published on 24 December 2025 01:00 PM
Our much-loved 35-year charity boutique at Leather Lane EC1 has closed on 23 December 2025.
Published on 09 December 2025 01:34 PM
Thank you LabTech for continuing to supporting us and bringing warmth to our day centres this festive season!
Published on 31 October 2025 09:56 AM
With a kind invitation from the Mayor of Camden Eddie Hanson, OPAG visited the Mayor’s Office at Camden Town Hall.
Age UK Camden has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
