Information and Advice
Free, confidential and impartial information & advice service for older people, their families and carers
*Please note we are unable to do face to face I&A appointments at our Malvern Gate office. Our Ross Office is currently running face to face pre arranged I&A appointments. Our Information and Advice team are still here to support you via telephone and email. Please see our contact details at the bottom of the page*
What can we help you with?
Our advisers are trained to help you on a range of queries, such as:
- Social care
Provide information on finding a care home or help at home. For online information visit The Care Service Directory. - Your income
Free benefits checks and help with applying for benefits and pensions. Visit Age UKs Benefits Calculator. - Tax
We offer free Tax Surgeries for the over 50s, in partnership with Tax Help for Older People. - Your home
Information on staying safe, warm and independent in your own home. - Legal issues
Wills, Power of Attorney, and how to deal with an estate. Free 30 minute appointments with our expert legal advisor at one of our Legal Surgeries - book an appointment. - Form filling
We can help you fill out forms, including applications for most available benefits. - Wellbeing
Advice on staying safe and healthy in later life, including local activity programmes. - Signposting
If we don't offer a service you need, we can point you in the right direction! - Useful information guides and links
A range of free information guides and links to useful services. If you need hard copies of our free information guides & factsheets, please contact us.
We currently work across Worcestershire & Herefordshire, providing a wide range of support services to ensure fairness and equality for all members of our community.
How to access the service:
You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways, including email and phone, or make an appointment at one of our offices:
Worcester (Malvern Gate Main Office)
Opening times:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 3:00pm
Malvern Gate, Bromwich Road, Worcester, WR2 4BN
By phone: 0800 008 6077
By email: information@ageukhw.org.uk
Herefordshire (Ross-on-Wye Office)
By phone: 01989 763887
Available by phone:
Monday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Wed 9:00am – 4:00pm
Thurs 9:00am – 4:00pm
Fri 9:00am – 4:00pm
By appointment Information & Advice:
Monday and Friday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Palma Court,
27 Brookend Street,
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire,
HR9 7EE
Free booklets and online information
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Information 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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Staying warm and well this Winter
As we get older, our bodies respond differently to the cold which can leave us more susceptible to health problems. But with a little preparation, and by following some simple suggestions, you can stay healthy and safe this winter.
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