Welcome to Age UK RBH
We are here for over 2.5 million older people who feel they have no one to turn to for help and support. Will you help us be there?
How you can help
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Give us your views!
Have your say on the things that are important for older people in Redbridge. Join our questionnaire group, come to a focus group or add your voice to our campaigns
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Lend a hand
Do you have time to lend a hand and help a lonely older person? We need volunteers to join our friendly team phoning older people who are lonely or isolated, or visit an older person at home.
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Work for us
Have a look at our current vacancies and see if you would like to join our friendly team. Check out our page by clicking on the link
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Donations & Legacies
You can help us support older people in Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering by making a donation or leaving a legacy in your will.
Havering Energy Doctors
The Havering Energy Doctors is a council funded service delivered in partnership with Age UK East London and Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering which is available to all residents of Havering free of charge.
It aims to support people who may be struggling with rising energy bills or living in homes that are difficult to keep warm. One of our energy experts will visit your home to assess its energy efficiency and provide advice on how to use energy more effectively.
Volunteer with us!
We want you!
Are you passionate about giving back to the community? Do you want to make a real impact while gaining valuable experience? We need YOU!
Volunteers play a vital role in helping us achieve our goals and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our services for you
Advice and information
We offer you free, independent and confidential advice through our information service. If you need to know about social care, welfare benefits,leisure or health, we are here to help.
Exercise for Falls Prevention
Find out what exercise classes we have that can help with your balance, posture and confidence building.
Care Navigation
Help for people with long term conditions to achieve a better quality of life
Nail Cutting Clinic Opening in Wanstead!
From Monday 11th December 2023, clients can now book an appointment to have toe nails trimmed at our Wanstead Activity Centre as well as our Ilford office.
Smartphone or Tablet Support!
Do you need help with your phone or tablet?
Digital support classes are available in various locations.
They provide local older people with the technology, skills and confidence, to be able to use devices (such as tablets, smart phones and computers), to browse the internet and get the most from digital services.
Help with benefits
We are still here to help with advice: Over the phone or by email
Our Latest News
Read our latest news articles that are relevant for older people in Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Our Latest Projects
Digital Champions is an exciting new programme from Age UK, Redbridge, Barking and Havering. It aims to provide local older people with the technology, skills and confidence, to be able to use devices (such as tablets, smart phones and computers), to browse the internet and get the most from digital services.
Free Strength and Balance Classes (Redbridge)
Introducing free Strength and Balance Classes and a new class starting at Wanstead Activity Centre in June.
Great News! We are delighted to inform you that we have secured further funding for our very popular, and important, strength and balance classes for Redbridge. Do please look at our flyer of available classes. New participants will need to register with us and complete a health questionnaire before attending so do please get in touch with us as soon as possible as places are limited.
Home Support Service
We offer a wide range of home support, including assistance with bathing and showering, help with cleaning, shopping, pension collection and bills, and much more!
Our quality marks
Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
