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We’ve received numerous donations from many people throughout the past few months and every single penny has made a real difference. Thank you to everyone who sent in a cheque or donated online. Your donations have made it possible for us to help people when they felt most vulnerable and afraid. We’ve shopped, collected medication and made wellbeing telephone calls to isolated people. Your donations have helped make that possible. We’re working hard to continue to provide services that matter to older people and donations always help us to deliver. If you’re looking for a worthy cause to support, well…look no further!

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Age UK Notts enhances the quality of life and promotes the health and wellbeing of all older people

Who we are

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire is the largest local independent charity providing a wide range of services for older people from all communities and backgrounds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Last year we helped over 42,000 people

Our values

Everything we do, we do to make a positive difference to everybody that we interact with. We show integrity and treat each other with respect, kindness, and compassion, celebrating our differences and our diverse community.

For Age UK Notts our ethical principles, behaviour and attitudes are enshrined in our values.

Our RIKI values are:

Respect

Giving attention to, and showing consideration for the feelings, wishes and rights of others.

Integrity

The act of behaving honourably, even when no one is watching. People with integrity follow moral and ethical principles in all aspects of life, both personally and professionally.

Kindness & Compassion

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. 

Compassion is different. To have compassion for others you must notice that they are distressed; it involves feeling moved by others' distress to the point where you actively want to help them.

Compassion without action is just observation.

Having compassion also means that you offer understanding and kindness to others when they fail or make mistakes, rather than judging them.

Inclusion

Inclusion is where everyone feels that they belong through feeling safe in being themselves, that their contribution matters, and a diverse range of people are supported to work together effectively.

These values are the foundation of everything we stand for.

 

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    Our people

    The quality of our people is the cornerstone of our ability to serve our clients.

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    Customer Service

    We are committed to delivering outstanding customer care and customer service.

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    Annual Reports

    View and download our most recent annual reports.

Research

At Age UK Notts, we often work with other organisations and universities on research projects that aim to use their findings to improve the lives of older people. 

  • Help Shape a New Accessibility Product

    Help Shape a New Accessibility Product – Complete a Short Survey

    We’ve been contacted by a Design & Technology GCSE student from Ampleforth College who is researching the everyday challenges faced by people living with back pain and mobility issues.

    As part of their course, they are developing a product designed to help people with accessibility needs enjoy parks, gardens and other outdoor spaces more comfortably and independently. To ensure the product is shaped by real experiences, they are seeking feedback directly from those who may benefit from it.

    📝 What’s involved?

    • A short, anonymous 10-question survey
    • Completely voluntary
    • No personal information collected other than age range and gender
    • Responses will be used solely for the student’s educational project

    If you have experience of back pain, mobility challenges, or accessibility barriers in outdoor public spaces, your input could help influence the design of a practical solution that makes a real difference.

    👉 Complete the survey here:

    An Inquiry into back pain and mobility issues  – Fill out form

    Please feel free to share this with friends, family members, care providers, community groups or anyone who may be interested in contributing.

    Thank you for supporting young people in creating innovative solutions for a more accessible world. 

     

  • Help Shape the Future of Early Diagnosis

    Volunteer for Alzheimer's research

    Could you spare a couple of hours to help advance vital Alzheimer's research?

    Researchers at the University of Nottingham are looking for healthy adults aged 65 and over to take part in a study exploring how people search for and recognise visual information. Your involvement could help improve the accuracy of early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, supporting better outcomes for future generations.

    Who can take part?

    You may be eligible if you:

    • Are aged 65 or over
    • Have not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
    • Have not been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

    What's involved?

    You'll attend one session lasting approximately 90–120 minutes at the University of Nottingham's Psychology Building. Plenty of breaks will be provided, and no computer experience is required.During the session, you will:✅ View images of everyday objects while an eye-tracking device records where you look
    ✅ Complete simple computer-based tasks and pen-and-paper puzzles
    ✅ Answer straightforward questions about memory, concentration, reading skills and education history

    Why take part?

    • Contribute to research that could improve the early detection of Alzheimer's disease
    • Support work addressing one of society's biggest health challenges
    • Receive an inconvenience allowance as a thank you for your time
    • Enjoy a rewarding opportunity to make a difference

    Interested?

    Get in touch todayWhether you'd like to volunteer or simply find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
     
    Contact: Kirsty Woodward
    lpxkw6@nottingham.ac.uk
     
    Your participation could help improve the future of Alzheimer's diagnosis. Join us today and be part of the research making a difference.