We’d like to reassure you that Age UK Waltham Forest is here to help. Our priority is your wellbeing, and our team are working hard to continue to support residents with Befriending, Shopping Services, Information, Advice and Form Filling
Please note that we are suspending all classes and group activities at present because of the Coronavirus.
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.
There are simple, effective things we can all do to reduce our risk of catching coronavirus or transmitting the virus to other people.
We have had an amazing response from people offering to volunteer in these challenging times. Thank you.
If you would like to volunteer to assist with telephone befriending or shopping and you already have a valid DBS, please complete this form »
If you do not have a DBS we can do this for you. Please consider volunteering in future in our regular volunteer programme. To find out more, please visit our volunteering page »
We will get back to you, please bear with us during this very busy time.
We have been working with Leyton Sixth Form College media students who have made a promotional video of the work we do.
Balance and exercise classes for the over 60s.
These are aimed at all older adults, including those with limited mobility.
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.
Silver Surfers Computer Classes for adults aged 50+.
Sessions are designed to be interesting, entertaining and easy to understand.
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.
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
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.
Alleviate loneliness and restore confidence by using our befriending service.
We want to stop fires from happening and you are far less likely to have a fire in your home if you have received a home fire safety visit.
Need a bit of help with your finances? Need help filling benefits claim forms? We are here to help.
Use the Age UK London Business Directory
Take action to change your life for the better