Our services
Age UK Northamptonshire provides support for older people and their families.
COVID-19 update
25/3/20
All our day centres and offices are closed and we are using all available resources to provide support in the most effective way. We are focusing efforts on supporting vulnerable clients with no support locally, Monday to Friday [corrected].
We are providing
- emergency food and meals
- food shopping service and medication support
- befriending, information and advice
Please telephone your usual Age UK Northamptonshire contact for help.
The Home Care Cleaning, Toenail Cutting, Gardening and Handyperson services have been temporarily cancelled. The Handyperson Service is still able to fit key safes.
Otherwise, please call the Venton Centre on 01604 604500 or email if you or an older relative or neighbour needs help.
Information & Advice Service
Due to the current coronavirus crisis we have had to close this service for three weeks from 24/3/20.
Making a difference
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A&E Support Service
Our small team provides non-medical support at Northampton General Hospital.
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Carers Sitting Service
Vital support for people who care for an older person who lives with them.
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Extra help at the End of Life
Our care in their last weeks enables people to remain at home.
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Gardening Service
Our reliable gardeners can take the worry out of keeping your garden tidy and a pleasure to look at.
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Handyperson Service
Minor household repairs, such as fitting grab rails and repairing gates. We also do garden maintenance.
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Home Care Cleaning Service
Help with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, local shopping and ironing.
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Later Life Project
This service is no longer provided but please get in touch as one of our other services may be able to help.
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KGH Support Service
Our team provides practical and emotional support to vulnerable patients at Kettering General Hospital.
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NGH Support
Support that helps to prevent unnecessary admissions to Northampton General Hospital.
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Day Care
Friendship, care and activities - enjoy regular company and a good quality of life.
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Toenail Cutting Service
Our toenail cutting service is for anyone who is unable to manage their own nail care.
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Business Directory
An online directory of trusted services, traders and businesses in Northamptonshire.
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Information & Advice Service
We can help with a wide range of issues, including benefits and services for older people.
We provide day care at eight locations
Our Day Centres are places where older people enjoy friendship, care and activities. Our clients benefit from regular company which improves their quality of life.