New Activities!
We have added several new activities to our weekly schedule.
Volunteer Party
Our volunteer thank-you party was held in our garden on Sunday 12 September.
Please donate to support our vital services
Age UK Waltham Forest needs your help to support people in need during the coronavirus pandemic. We’re working hard to ensure our vital services can continue for residents of Waltham Forest.
If you can, please help us by making a donation.
Concerned about coronavirus?
There are simple, effective things we can all do to reduce our risk of catching coronavirus or transmitting the virus to other people.
Would you like to volunteer with us?
If you would like to volunteer to help older people in Waltham Forest please visit our volunteering page »
AGE UK Promotional Video
We have been working with Leyton Sixth Form College media students who have made a promotional video of the work we do.
Featured articles
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Exercise and balance
Balance and exercise classes for the over 60s.
These are aimed at all older adults, including those with limited mobility.
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Living Well Volunteers Needed
Living Well Waltham Forest aims to support residents of Waltham Forest to make small, positive changes to their lives and attain their goals in improving their lifestyle.
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Computer Classes
Silver Surfers Computer Classes for adults aged 50+.
Sessions are designed to be interesting, entertaining and easy to understand.
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Volunteer Trustees
Too many older people in our community are lonely, isolated and not getting the opportunities they need to live life to the full. Being a volunteer Trustee, your expertise, ideas and decisions can really make a difference to their lives.
Getting help to apply for Universal Credit
The Citizens Advice Help to Claim service can support you in the early stages of your Universal Credit claim, from the online application, through to support with your application before your first full payment.
It’s a free, independent, confidential and impartial service provided by trained advisers from Citizens Advice. They can help with things like how to gather evidence for your application or how to prepare for your work coach appointment.
Call for free:
0800 144 8 444 (England)
08000 241 220 (Wales)
Get support online or find your nearest face to face service at citizensadvice.org.uk/helptoclaim
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.
Just Connect
Alleviate loneliness and restore confidence by using our befriending service.
Information & Advice
We offer a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
Help with finance
Need a bit of help with your finances? Need help filling benefits claim forms? We are here to help.
Trusted Traders
Use the Age UK London Business Directory
Get fit and healthy
Take action to change your life for the better