Services in St Helens
Find out what services we provide in St Helens.
Arts and crafts sessions
Whether you're a crafting novice or an arts superstar, our arts and crafts sessions encourage older people to get involved and get crafty!
Befriending Service
Our visitor and telephone befriending services offer support and companionship to older people who are socially isolated.
Cancer in later life
We need to change how we think about cancer in later life. Cancer is primarily a disease of older people – half of all diagnoses are in over 70s.
Dance sessions
We run a number of social dance groups and events to promote health and wellbeing, no matter your age or ability.
Dementia cafés
We provide an advisory service, reminiscence sessions and peer group support for older people who have been diagnosed with low level dementia.
Exercise sessions
Our exercise sessions help older people get active, stay healthy and have fun through a variety of activities.
General advice, money and benefits
The information, advice and support provided by our specialist information officers is free, confidential and impartial.
Help at Home
A personal service for older people offering help with regular housework, shopping and laundry to social activities. All for an affordable fee.
Helping Hands Service
Our Helping Hands volunteers provide help with those odd little jobs that can cause a big headache for older and vulnerable people.
Hospital outreach
A hospital stay can be a difficult time for patients and those close to them. We offer information, advice and support for what can be a life-changing event.
Positive Living Community Day Centres
An active and stimulating experience for people who need minimal support but want to enjoy later life.
St Helens Older People's Steering Group
Age UK Mid Mersey facilitates a steering group to make postive changes to the perception of older people in our society.
Trusted tradespeople
These trader registers will help you avoid dishonest and unreliable tradespeople, saving you time, money and energy.
Warm Homes
The Warm Homes Programme is a long-standing winter initiative funded by E.ON and delivered by local Age UK partners.