Welcome....
to Age UK Wakefield District. Thank you for visiting our site. Our aim is to always make living for the over 50s in Wakefield District a positive and, wherever possible, enjoyable experience.
News from Age UK Wakefield District
Keep up to date with our planned events, new services on offer, and information about how we're campaigning within Wakefield District to improve older people's lives.
Some of our services
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Information and Advice
The Information & Advice service supports people aged 50 and over, who are resident in the Wakefield District.
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Home Support Service
A Home Support Service of personally tailored packages of social and domestic support, helping people stay independent.
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Befriending Service
Our Befriending scheme provides volunteer befrienders to visit isolated older people throughout the whole of the Wakefield District.
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Advocacy Service
The Advocacy Service is free and independent and aims to support older people to make informed decisions about their life, often at critical times.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a fulfilling, satisfying and creative experience. You can help to meet the needs of older people by volunteering to support the services we provide.
What else is good to know
Our shops
Looking to bag a bargain, declutter your life, or volunteer? You can do all this at our charity shops. We currently have two charity shops in Wakefield Town Centre and Horbury Town Centre
Cuppa Club
Following on from the successful 'Finding Friends' event, Age UK Wakefield District, is supporting The Ridings Wakefield, in a monthly meet-up event, promoting friendship and community.
Energy Saving Network
Age UK Wakefield District is working with 'The Big Energy Saving Network' to help older people understand their energy use, cut fuel bills and get the financial support they are entitled to.
Work for us
Would you like to work at Age UK Wakefield District?