The Big Knit is back!
So grab your needles and your brightest yarn and get knitting for Age UK Somerset, to help us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to.
For 70 years we've been working to make life better for older people in Somerset and North Somerset. This short animation tells our story.
Our services for you
Expert advice
We offer you free, confidential and expert advice through our information service. If you need to know about social care, housing, scams or legal issues, we are here to help.
Toenail Cutting
Do you have trouble reaching your feet? We offer a Toenail cutting service in association with Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Ageing Well
Each week we run 100s of fun and sociable physical activity sessions all across Somerset and North Somerset.
Help with benefits
Need a bit of help with your finances? We have advice to help.
Stay Strong, Stay Steady
Our Stay Strong Stay Steady sessions are designed specifically to improve balance and reduce falls.
Your questions answered
We provide information and advice for older people, their families, friends and carers. If we can't help we'll know someone who can!
LATEST NEWS
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The Big Knit
Published on 10 January 2019 12:55 PM
Read about the Big Knit - a fundraising campaign where for each little hat you can knit, innocent donates 25p to us!.
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Raise a smile when you shop with Amazon
Published on 06 December 2018 02:45 PM
Do you shop at Amazon? Learn how if you use this link, we get a donation every time you buy something!
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No One Should Have No One To Turn To
Published on 04 December 2018 04:00 PM
Many older people feel they have no one to turn to for help & support. We believe no one should have no one. Not ever.
How you can help
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The Big Knit
It's easy to knit these little hats and for each one we receive a donation of 25p as part of innocent smoothies Big Knit campaign.
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Fundraise for us
Whatever your idea we can offer support. Together we can make a difference.
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Our quality marks
Age UK Somerset has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.