Information and advice
Our Information and Advice service is running as usual, providing essential information, advice and support to older people in Sutton. Whether it's COVID related or not, we are here for you.
How to access the service
You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways.
By phone: 020 8078 0002 or 0208 078 2916
Our telephone helpline is open daily 9am to 5 pm, including weekends and Bank Holidays via support from Age UK's national helpline
By email: info@ageuksutton.org.uk
Online: Send an online enquiry
Our office is currently closed for appointments and drop ins. Please call or email us.
Topics we cover:
Our advisers are trained to help you on the following topics.
- Social care - such as finding a care home or getting some help at home, and how it's funded.
- Your income - including free benefits checks, help with applying for benefits and pension advice.
- Your home - information on staying warm at home, home adaptations and how to prevent falls.
- Your health - including information on age-related health conditions and dealing with health services.
- Legal issues - help to access support with wills, Power of Attorney, and how to deal with an estate.
- Local services - information on services available in Sutton, and how to access them.
- Transport - travel options available in Sutton, help to apply for Taxi Cards, Freedom Passes, Blue Badges.
Call us: 020 8078 0002
Email: info@ageuksutton.org.uk
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Advice on the Road
If you cannot come to us, we'll come to you! Advice on the Road is our roaming office that makes home visits and runs information and advice surgeries across Sutton.
Funded by:
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Advicelink
To promote easy access to Information & Advice, we hold regular surgeriess with small community groups throughout Sutton. Advicelink is run in partnership with Citizens Advice Sutton.
Funded by:
Advice Link Partnership Sutton
We are proud to be part of the Advice Link Partnership Sutton (ALPS), giving residents of Sutton a single access point for free, confidential, independent and impartial information and advice.
Free booklets and online information
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Read our info guides
Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website.
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Find information online
If you prefer to read information online, the Age UK national website has information and advice on many topics, including how to find a care home, how to avoid scams, and Power of Attorney.
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