Together, we'll get through this
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life for everyone, but some older people are among the hardest hit. Age UK Isle of Wight, is determined to be there during this crisis - but we can't do it without your support.
NHS Covid-19 App
The NHS has launched a new coronavirus app on the Isle of Wight, which has been developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. It has been built by a team of world-leading scientists and doctors, and will actively support the NHS in their efforts to save lives. We are here to support you and answer any questions you may have
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Emergency Coronavirus Appeal: Please Donate
Demand for our vital services is increasing rapidly. Please help us be there for older people who desperately need us during this crisis.
Living Well Magazine
Stay Connected - During the Coronavirus we will be releasing our magazine monthly,to keep you all up to date with the latest information, advice and stories to help Islanders to live well independently. You latest May edition is available now
Project Geranium
The Geranium is a simple plant that symbolises good health and friendship. Donated geraniums from local nursery Care In The Garden bring a well-being boost to members of our community who have been socially isolated during the COVID19 pandemic.
How you can help
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Fundraise
You can support Age UK Isle of Wight from the comfort of your own home, See our Virtual Fundraising pack or join one of our future events to raise vital funds. We have many different opportunities available for those who want to help. Every penny we receive, stays on the Island, used solely for the benefit of local residents.
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Lend a hand
In these challenging times, lots of people have been asking us how they can support older people who are staying at home. We are so grateful for all of the offers of support received. We have been overwhelmed by the number of applications and have currently halted this process, you can however take part in neighbourly volunteering.
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Donate
Donating doesn't have to cost you a penny, there are many ways to help. There are ways to donate through shopping online, joining in on our virtual pub quizzes, or by knitting for our fundraising campaign 'The Big Knit'. In this is a difficult time, we rely on your support more than ever to continue to help older people on our Island.
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Get your organisation involved
A partnership with us can be beneficial for your business by helping you meet your corporate social responsibility objectives. It's a great way to motivate employees, gain insight into the over-50s market, get some great PR and help Age UK Isle of Wight to support vulnerable people in the local community.
Coronavirus Service Update
From Monday 23rd March Active Minds Social Groups, Nail Cutting, Home Safe Service, and LGBT Drop ins will be put on hold until further notice
Read our latest news and updates
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Connect Us
Published on 15 May 2020 04:44 PM
Age UK Isle of Wight, Nosy Marketing EV Express and Wightfibre have joined forces to help enable care home resident...
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Project Geranium
Published on 13 May 2020 12:11 PM
The geranium is a simple plant that symbolises good health and friendship. With this in mind Steve Double, a local NH...
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NHS Covid19 App
Published on 13 May 2020 11:59 AM
Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) are offering support to older Island residents to download the Covid 19 Track and Trace...
Age UK Isle of Wight is committed to the ongoing development of quality assurance management in all parts of our organisation. We are proud to have achieved the following quality standards:
Age UK Isle of Wight has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
Age UK Isle of Wight achieved certification to the esteemed international quality management standard BS EN ISO 9001: 2015. This standard is used by over one million organisations worldwide, and focuses on a process based approach for the development and implementation of the quality management system to enhance customer satisfaction by meeting customer requirements.
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator and are committed to good fundraising practice.