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We need your help

This map shows where we have the greatest need for Volunteers at the moment

In these areas we have older people on a waiting list, who would greatly appreciate the support of a volunteer.

 

Issue 3 of our Guide to Later Life in Somerset and North Somerset is out now!

 

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We are delighted to introduce our third Guide to Later Life in Somerset and North Somerset, packed full of useful information to help you navigate later life.

You can view it online or download it

 

View the Guide to Later Life online

Download the Guide to Later Life (pdf)

 

Our Information & Advice team are leaving the office & coming to you!

 

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Where the Information and Advice team will be:

In the coming months our knowledgeable and approachable Information and Advice officers will be found holding "outreach" sessions in village halls, community hubs and libraries around Somerset and North Somerset.  So instead of coming into our office in Taunton, we will be out and about bringing older people the information and advice they need!

No appointment is necessary.  The service is free of charge, confidential and primarily for anyone over 60 in Somerset and North Somerset as well as their families and those that care for them.  If we don’t know the answer we will know someone who will!

 

Click to email the Information and Advice team

Supporting older people in Somerset and North Somerset

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Age UK Somerset is an independent local charity with the goal of enabling all older people in our area to live later life to the full. Whether you’re on a quest to live well into old age, going through tough times or struggling with the cost of living, get in touch. We're only a phone call away and we are here to help.

Our Services

Age UK Somerset's Services

Our Wellbeing Service is about ensuring that older people have the opportunity to lead the very best life they can.

Because growing older is a different experience for everyone, the Wellbeing Service offers a range of different elements - such as Walk and Talk, Wellbeing Friends, Friendly Phone Calls and Chat and Map - to help individuals over 60 feel less lonely, always listened to and given the tailored support they need to improve their quality of life.

The free elements that make up Age UK Somerset's Wellbeing service

  • Chat and Map

    This free programme offers a holistic approach to solving the issues that may be affecting the quality of life of an older person.  An appointment starts with a chat to help map what daily life is like for individuals and ends with solutions to make daily life better.

    Learn more about Chat and Map 

  • Walk and Talk

    Our free Walk and Talk programme is for older people who live alone, feel isolated and would like the company of a friendly volunteer to talk to during a regular short walk while enjoying the benefits that getting outdoors and being more active can bring. The service helps to reduce loneliness and improve emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.

    Learn more about Walk and Talk 

  • Friendly Phone Calls

    Our Friendly Phone Calls service is for anyone aged over 60 in Somerset, who may sometimes feel lonely, isolated, or a bit low and would appreciate having a regular telephone chat with a friendly volunteer.

    Learn more about Friendly Phone Calls 

  • Wellbeing Friends

    Our free Wellbeing Friends programme is available for older people in Somerset and North Somerset who live alone and feel isolated or lonely but for whom our Walk and Talk programme is not the right solution. It matches a client with a volunteer who will visit regularly for a friendly chat.

    Learn more about Wellbeing Friends 




Our other services

  • Information & Advice

    We provide a free information and advice service for older people, their families and carers. 

    We can help with lots of issues. Whatever your question call or email us and we'll try to help.

    Find out more 

  • Ageing Well exercise groups

    Promoting physical activity for mental and physical health and wellbeing, our Ageing Well service usually runs more than 150 exercise classes each week.  Some of our community classes have restarted, and we also continue to offer some online sessions for those who wish to stay fit at home.

    Find out more 

  • Dementia Services

    We offer support for people living with dementia in Somerset and North Somerset, their families and carers. We run weekly 'Memory Connections' (MCST) groups and we also provide Dementia Awareness Workshops.

    Find out more 

  • Help with Benefits

    We provide a free welfare benefits service for over 60s in Somerset and North Somerset. If you receive a state pension, we can check to see if you are entitled to benefits such as Pension Credit or Attendance Allowance.  Depending on the outcome of the check we may be able to assist with the claim forms that need completing.

    Find out more 

  • Falls Prevention

    The effects of a fall on an older person can be devastating both physically and psychologically.

    Our Falls Prevention team provides special exercise sessions to improve strength and balance which have been proven to lessen the risk of falls.

    Find out more 

  • Toenail Cutting Service

    Try our Toenail Cutting service to help you to stay comfortable on your feet

    If you are over 55 and no longer able to cut your own toenails this service may be for you. Our trained staff provide a simple toenail cutting service, rated 'Good' by CQS, at clinics across Somerset and coming soon, North Somerset.

    Find out more 

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News

  • Charity Barn Dance in Aid of Age UK Somerset

    Published on 18 September 2024 02:53 PM

    A Charity Barn Dance is being held in Hutton in aid of Age UK Somerset & The Labrador Rescue Trust on Saturday 19th Oct.

  • Volunteer - Your Time Your Way

    Published on 15 July 2024 09:00 AM

    We’ve partnered with Spark Somerset & other Somerset charities for the "Volunteer – Your Time, Your Way" campaign.

  • Map shows urgent need for Volunteers

    Published on 04 April 2024 06:28 PM

    New map shows need for volunteers where older people are waiting for our Walk and Talk & Wellbeing Friends services.

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email: info@ageuksomerset.org.uk

Telephone: 01823 345610

Post: Age UK Somerset, Ash House, Cook Way, Taunton, Somerset TA2 6BJ

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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.