As the weather becomes cooler, our thoughts turn to keeping warm and the switching on of heating. With so much talk around the cost of energy as well as other household utilities and day to day living itself, Age UK has created some guidance and helpful information.
Enfield Dementia Network and ICAN invite you to an exciting event on Wednesday, 30th October 2024 in Bush Hill Park about "Living With Dementia". This is a wonderful opportunity for local people to learn more about obtaining a diagnosis and living well with dementia. Spaces are limited and more information is available. There is also a fabulous radio show by John Smeeton on Royal Free Radio around dementia - called Sundown Sessions you can find it on www.royalfreeradio.co.uk - weekdays 4- 5pm.
The Chancellor's recent announcement to remove the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) from older people who are not on pension credit and a handful of other means-tested benefits is wrong and likely to affect around 2 million older people. Age UK has launched a petition to push the Government to reverse this decision. Please join us in signing - and please share for others to sign too!
We have two new events to announce in the run-up to Christmas. Click on these links for further information.
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We run a wide selection of activities covering health and well-being, fitness and exercise as well as support groups and practical workshops for anyone aged 50+ in the Borough. A list of our classes can be downloaded by clicking the link on the right and other information can be found in the drop-down menu under Our Services and Events and Activities. Also keep an eye on the News Section!
Published on 17 October 2024 08:30 AM
Feel Good Fridays at the Dugdale Centre - lots to do
Published on 17 October 2024 08:30 AM
Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition Event - book to attend
Published on 14 October 2024 08:30 AM
The Big Knit in association with Innocent Drinks is back for 2025
Published on 11 October 2024 08:30 AM
Age UK Enfield is part of the Age Well Champion initiative
Published on 08 October 2024 08:30 AM
Living Well With Dementia Event - 30th October 2024
Published on 25 September 2024 08:30 AM
For the latest information on pension credit and assistance.
Our Advisers are trained to help you on some of the following topics: Free Benefits check, help with applying for benefits and much more.
If you are looking for support for checking entitlements or applying for pension credit in order to qualify for Winter Fuel Payments - here's the latest information from Age UK
Has lockdown left you feeling sluggish? Try one of our Fit For Life Group Exercise sessions or Walks and Talks
Feeling down and blue isn't just part and parcel of getting older. If you're feeling worried, low or out of sorts, our guide may help. It explore how you might be feeling, why you might be feeling that way and what help is available. However you're feeling, you're not alone.
Jazanne Art's have been working in partnership with Enfield Age UK over the last 3 years, providing both regular singing, drama, movement and arts and crafts sessions and events at the Parker day centre and reminiscence, musical shows and workshops for our many social groups.
Edie, a film starring stage and screen veteran Sheila Hancock, tells the uplifting story of a women fulfilling a dream in later life. It's never too late to try something new and there is a really good interview with the film's director on Age UK's website which you can access here.
We have enjoyed some special times at Chickenshed, the Space Between Us Programme and Gladrags Members. Spanning the generations, our activities have revolved around the power of music and "The Lost Records" - this documentary celebrates the story.
Love to walk and meet new people? Join us as a volunter walk leader.
Interested in helping people help themselves? Volunteer as an Information & Advice adviser!
Healthwatch Enfield is here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services.
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