
Help Age UK Westminster combat loneliness and digital exclusion
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We are an independent charity supporting older people in Westminster for over 70 years. Our services aim to empower older people to understand their rights and lead more fulfilling and socially active lives.
New analysis by Age UK has found that 198,000 older people in London can go for a month without meeting up with a friend, and that 19,000 over 65s in the region have not even had a conversation with family or friends over the same period. Many people experience loneliness at some point in their lives. For the majority the feeling of loneliness passes, yet for some it can persist, undermining their well-being and impacting negatively on their quality of life.
Moreover, though figures show internet use among older people is increasing, this group are still less likely to use the internet than their younger counterparts, with nearly four million people over 65 having never used the internet (Age UK, 2018). Since the pandemic, one of our biggest aims has been to help more older people get online in order to access services, events and communicate with loved ones.
We are asking for donations to help us run initiatives, activities and provide support to older people in Westminster to enable them to feel less lonely and to make them feel more digitally included. We are running two different campaigns to help us achieve our aims.
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Age UK Westminster is now providing in person activities and appointments across the city of Westminster. However, in order to ensure that staff, clients and volunteers remain Covid safe, we will continue to take precautions. Staff will continue testing regularly and will not attend activities or appointments if they have any symptoms. Clients and volunteers are also asked to not attend activities and to notify Age UK Westminster staff if they have any symptoms. Where possible, mask wearing, social distancing and the use of sanitisers will continue to be encouraged.
Our befriending pilot provides friendship and support for older people in the community to ensure they do not become lonely or socially isolated.
Age UK Westminster specialist service which delivers support to older people in Westminster who have a visual impairment.
We offer free drop in sessions for those in need of some information and advice. Priscillia explains her recent experience with this vital service.
Age UK Westminster's Befriending campaign. Will you help us give a lonely older person a friendship to cherish?
Do you need help learning how to use a computer or mobile phone?
Need a bit of help with managing your Direct Payments? We have advice to help.
Age UK Westminster offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
Find out here about activities and events taking place at Age UK Westminster.
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Published on 05 April 2022 02:10 PM
We spoke to Elsie, a local client and resident, who has been volunteering for many years.
Published on 31 March 2022 01:58 PM
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Your support helps us deliver services to the older people of Westminster. Support comes in many forms including Donations of stock for our Charity Shop, Volunteering, Fundraising, Donations and Legacies
Our quality marks
Age UK Westminster has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.