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Our archive of news stories about Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

  • Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin day centre volunteers

    Fighting through the floods

    Published on 03 March 2020 12:06 PM

    Older people in flood-hit Shrewsbury sent a message of thanks to our staff and volunteers.

  • Older woman and her carer

    Make care fair

    Published on 20 February 2020 10:19 AM

    Sign Age UK’s Make Care Fair petition to demand that the government keeps their promise to fix our broken care system.

  • Older men playing walking football

    Exercising body and mind

    Published on 19 February 2020 11:27 AM

    We’re working with national charities and local provider Energize to promote the benefits of physical activity.

  • Flooding river

    Flood alerts continue

    Published on 18 February 2020 10:31 AM

    We're urging people to check in on their older friends, family and neighbours as flooding in the region continues.

  • Older man reading paperwork

    Safeguard against scams

    Published on 11 February 2020 09:31 AM

    As reports of scams and telephone fraud escalate, we offer advice on how to reduce your risk of being scammed.

  • A man learning new computer skills

    New Telford computer classes

    Published on 10 February 2020 02:35 PM

    We’re launching two new 12-week computer courses in Telford to help older people navigate the digital age.

  • Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin volunteers taking part in Wear it Woolly

    Wear it Woolly this February

    Published on 06 February 2020 10:05 AM

    We’re inviting people of all generations to wear something woolly this February to support older people in the region.

  • June and friends at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's Reabrook day centre.

    Tackling loneliness head on

    Published on 05 February 2020 10:00 AM

    Loneliness can creep up on you but we’re working hard to tackle social isolation in older people head on.

  • Diane Mason, Jane Lewis, Louise Palfreyman and Tracey Binny.

    Charity brings people together

    Published on 04 February 2020 01:05 PM

    Jane Lewis believes in the power of giving. Every year, she and her colleagues fundraise for local causes to thank them.