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

  • Older women exercising

    Keeping fit at home

    Published on 05 May 2020 03:07 PM

    Regular physical activity in later life is important for many reasons, but options for exercising have become limited.

  • Older man looking at paperwork

    Worried about your finances?

    Published on 27 April 2020 02:39 PM

    Our highly trained benefits advisors can offer advice on all aspects of welfare benefits for those of state pension age.

  • Befriending volunteer

    Supporting older people during the pandemic

    Published on 23 April 2020 05:13 PM

    During the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to support vulnerable local older people, their families and carers.

  • Britain’s Got Talent and Phoenix Nights star, Barbara Nice

    BGT star joins Afternoon of Entertainment

    Published on 10 March 2020 10:19 AM

    Updated 11 June: Unfortunately this event has been cancelled this year, but we hope to bring it to you in 2021.

  • Pupils and older people at last year's tea party

    School's community tea party

    Published on 09 March 2020 11:32 AM

    Updated 10 March: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled.

  • 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.