What's on?
From Memory Cafes to Cinema Clubs, we have a number of free activities that offer a safe and calm environment to meet others living with dementia or other caregivers, share experiences, and get information and advice.
Team Age UK Tunbridge Wells take on the London to Brighton cycle to support vulnerable older people
We are so grateful to local property business, Legg and Co who have put together a team to take on the iconic London to Brighton Cycle Ride on Sunday, 15th September, 2024. Legg and Co's team have been training rigorously for the 54-mile challenge, all while dedicating their efforts to raising vital funds for Age UK Tunbridge Wells and supporting vulnerable older people in the the local area.
How you can help
Important Information Regarding COVID-19
With on-going situation with the Covid 19 Pandemic we are trying to keep all of our services safe, flexible and open. If you are struggling or are concerned about an older person please do get in touch. We have access to all the services provided by Age UK plus contacts and local resources that could be of help. Our staff all undergo regular testing and are provided with personal protective equipment to help keep everybody safe.
We have also developed new services to help support older people during this critical time, including our Community Hot Meal Service, our Welfare Check Service and our Digitally Connected Services.
We have had no reported cases of COVID-19. For advice about COVID-19 please follow the link on the right to the NHS website.
If you are concerned or worried, feel lonely or socially isolated then please do get in touch on 01892 522 591.
Sandra Springett is the charity's Chief Officer:
"We are committed to helping older people in the community to stay safe and well in their own homes. We will prioritise those in the greatest need while protecting the safety and well-being of our staff and volunteers. We will continue to monitor updates on COVID-19 from the government and the NHS and act in accordance with their advice."
Our day centre continues to welcome clients
Our day care service provides older people with a comfortable, safe and stimulating environment in which to spend their day. Whether you are looking for an opportunity to socialise confidently or a carer looking for some respite, there are many different benefits from this service.
What's going on
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Shop via Amazon Smile and raise money for charity!
Every purchase you make through Amazon Smile, Amazon will donate to charities including Age UK Tunbridge Wells.
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Give to charity while you shop online
Give as you Live Online is a free and easy way to raise free funds for Age Uk Tunbridge Wells, simply by shopping online.
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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.
Dementia Day Care
Our new Dementia Day Care service combines a safe, enjoyable experience for them with an opportunity for you, the carer, to recharge your batteries for a day.
Independent Living Support
The Independent Living Support Service is designed to help older people remain independent in their own homes by assisting with day-to-day living tasks.
The Write Partnership
The aim of The Write Partnership is to match older members of our community with pen friends who have common interests or simply share that feeling of excitement when a handwritten letter is posted through the door!
Advocacy advice
Our advocacy service is designed to support you to express your wishes. This might be a simple situation, perhaps to challenge a utility bill, or may be far more complex; perhaps you are being made unhappy by those around you.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Through our CST programme, we aim to slow the progression of dementia and improve the quality of your life, enhance your ability to communicate and help boost your mood.
Help with benefits
Need a bit of help with your finances? We have advice to help
Your care journey
Read expert advice on how to get the care and support you need
Get fit and healthy
Kick off 2018 by changing your life for the better
The Computer Learning Centre
Want to learn about computers but cant make sense of it all?
Here at Age UK Tunbridge Wells, we have a computer learning centre, designed to make head and tails of all the computer jargon.
Trying to keep up to date with technology can cause a big headache for a lot of people, expecially as things change every day. That's why our learning centre is here to help you make sense of it all and find the whole expereince interesting and fun!
How you can help
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Donate
We rely on your support to keep helping older people in Tunbridge Wells. Any donation, no matter how much, is greatly appreciated.
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Leave a legacy
If you decide to leave a gift in your will to us, you will be supporting us to make life better for older people in Tunbridge Wells.
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Get involved
Whether you fancy hosting a cake sale in your office or the experience of a life time by jumping out of a plane, there are always ways we can use your support!
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We're hiring
You do not need any experience in working for a charity to join our team but you do need to want to make a positive impact to other people's lives.
Need support? Call our free, confidential advice line on 01892 522 591 for more information. We're open from 9am-4pm, 365 days a year.
Our quality marks
Age UK Tunbridge Wells has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.