Information and advice
Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
How to access the service
You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways.
By phone: 01872 266383
By email: email@ageukcornwall.org.uk
Opening times:
Our information and advice advisors are available Monday to Friday, 11:00am - 13:00pm. However, you can also contact the Community Gateway, 0800 - 2000, 7 days a week, 365 days a years.
Topics we cover:
Our advisers are trained to help you on the following topics.
- Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded.
- Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits and pension advice.
- Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adaptations and how to prevent falls.
Free booklets and online information
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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.
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Find information 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.
Volunteer with us
We are always looking for more information & advice Volunteers, last year we supported individuals to gain over £1.2 million in benefits.