The Big Knit is back!
So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age UK Maidstone, to help us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to.
Are you entitled to disability travel vouchers?
Disability travel vouchers are for people who are unable to access public transport but who are entitled to a free buss pass - could you be missing out on subsidised travel?
A little to a lot... we're here to help
Bathing at home
In the privacy of your own home, we can offer a bathing service with privacy and dignity guaranteed at all times.
Property Maintenance
All year round, no matter how big or small, we can provide a competitive and reliable property maintenance service to people aged over 55.
Domestic help at home
The independent living support service is designed to assist older people to remain independent in their own homes.
Free services for you
Disability travel vouchers
Disability travel vouchers are available to people that have a severe mobility impairment, living in the Borough of Maidstone. This service is not only aimed at people aged over 55 but for anyone is that not able to use public transport.
Computer Classes
Are you aged over 55 and would like to learn how to email, browse the internet or talk to loved ones online? Our free computer and tablet training courses might just be what you're looking for...
Info & Advice
Age UK Maidstone offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers. Anything from benefits to blue badges, we could help you with housing options and appeals.
Request an Information Pack
Not sure what your looking for? Why not request an information pack which includes useful information about our services and products that Age UK Maidstone provides.
Activities
Dementia Friendly Walk
Maidstone Borough Council has launched a new dementia-friendly walk in Mote Park. Open to all members of the public.
Dementia Day Care
The Goodman Centre is a fully equipped, safe and homely day care facility for those diagnosed with dementia at any stage.
Exercise club
Aged over 50? Why not come and enjoy a fun-filled exercise session aimed to help with posture, balance and overall well being.
Money matters
Do you know what benefits you are entitled to? Find out what you could be owed - quickly and easily - with our personalised benefits calculator.
Staying independent
Whether you want to remain in your own home, are looking for help with an older relative, weighing up housing options or seeking advice on paying for care, we can help you.
Get fit and healthy
Get information on age-related health conditions, tips and advice on staying fit and healthy, as well as information on dealing with health services and leaving hospital.
Ways you can support us
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Donate to us
We rely on your support to keep helping older people in Maidstone. Any donation, no matter how much, is greatly appreciated.
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Leave a legacy
Age UK Maidstone is committed to being there for older people who need us. If you decide to leave a gift in your will to us, you will be supporting us to make life better for older people in Maidstone.
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Shop with us
Age UK Maidstone has one charity shop. It is a great place to find bargain clothes, books, DVDs and household goods new and old.
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Fund raise for us
Whether you fancy hosting a cake sale in your office, the experience of a life time by jumping out of a plane or just coming along to one of our events, there are always ways we can use your support!
Give as you live
Give as you Live is a free application for your computer that allows you raise money for Age UK Maidstone, while you shop online - at no cost to you!
You don't pay any extra for the items than you would normally and with Give as you Live, you can send an average of 2.5% of every pound you spend online to Age UK Maidstone doing your usual online shopping.
CQC Registered
As a care provider we are inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regularly and our local authority, Maidstone Borough Council.