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  • The Autumn of My Years

    Published on 19 September 2024 09:04 AM

    A free airing of the radio play 'The Autumn of My Years' including a talk and questions and answers from playwright...

  • New Games Group

    Published on 18 September 2024 10:21 AM

    New games group launching Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10 am - 11.30 am. Join us at K Teas Cakes, Unit 3, St George's...

  • Wolverhampton Krazy Races 1 st September 2024

    Published on 28 August 2024 09:35 AM

    After recently participating in the Warrington 'Krazy Races', where the retail head office is based, the Age UK Krazy...

The latest copy of our leaflet is now available, covering news, activities and events for October 2024 - January 2025.

Containing information about our services, activites and events including:

  • FREE home energy and benefit checks.
  • Help to support you with basic digital skills, such as setting up an email, using a mobile phone, video calls social media and using YouTube.
  • New pilates classes (FREE entry for November 2024) ...... and much more!

Download a copy here

We are proud to announce a brand new tour from Women & Theatre.

This one woman show features Miss Ida, a retired nurse who is deeply concerned about the healthcare disparities amongst older people particularly in the African and Caribbean communities.

This show explores positive changes we can all make to our lifestyle, wellbeing and health and has been created from research within our local community. 

7pm -  Friday 25 October - Heritage Centre, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AA

Tickets can be booked via  mattsmith@womenandtheatre.co.uk  or by calling 0121 449 7117.

Find out more

Our 2024-2025 version of Word Of Mouth is now available to download.

PLEASE NOTE: Free hard copies of the brochure are available for collection from our office Mon - Thurs. Please call to arrange collection 01902 572060 or download a copy from the link below:

Download a copy here!

 

Companion & Cleaning Assistant

Are you interested in making a positive impact on people's lives? We are currently looking for compassionate, reliable 'Companion and Cleaning Assistants' to join our dedicated team, to provide companionship and light cleaning services to our clients in the comfort of their how home.

Meet and Greet

Our Development Officers are now providing 'Meet and Greet' sessions throughout Wolverhampton. You can meet Emily and Michelle at 12.30pm prior to our monthly discos starting at Wednesfield, Penn and The Royal British Legion, Lanesfield.

Our Services

  • Information and Advice

    Age UK Wolverhampton offers a free confidential information and advice service for people aged 50 and over, their families and carers.

  • Telephone Support

    Telephone support is a free service delivered by volunteers, offering older people and carers a weekly supportive telephone call.

  • Social Activities

    Age UK Wolverhampton offer a range of social activities, from Art and Crafts, Knit and Natter, Friendship Clubs to Daytime Discos, a warm welcome awaits you.

  • Newsletter

    Our new e-newsletter will help to keep you up to date with all things happening within Age UK Wolverhampton and the City of Wolverhampton.

  • Home Help Service

    Home help service available for individuals/couples aged 50+ living in Wolverhampton.

  • Comfort Dolls for Dementia

    Comfort Dolls are provided free to dementia patients by Age UK Wolverhampton. They can have a major therapeutic effect for patients, and are greatly appreciated by patients, their families and carers.

  • Handyperson

    Our experienced and friendly handyperson can help with many jobs around your home

  • Word of Mouth Traders List

    A list of contractors and service providers compiled by Age UK Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton Trading Standards.

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Lottery

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By playing our lottery you can help Age UK Wolverhampton to continue to support people over 50 who live in the Wolverhampton area, whilst also having the chance to win up to £25,000.

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Our Activities

  • Friendship Clubs

    Our Friendship Clubs are for people overe 50 who are looking for an opportunity to socialise. They are held Monday-Thursday by our wonderful volunteers. 

  • Craft Club

    Are you over 50 and interested in knitting/sewing?
    If so why not come along to our Craft Club? You may want to share your skills by helping to make comfort dolls, alternatively you may wish to bring your own work with you. 

  • Knit and Natter Group

    Making new friends and developing your creative skills.

    Tapri Coffee Shop, Mander Centre WV1 3NH Monday and Friday 11am - 12.30pm 

     

  • Tai Chi Classes

    Tai Chi classes held on Wednesdays at All Saints Church and new venue from 6th September - The Institute, Tettenhall Wood. Beginners classes, to help with relaxation and improvement of flexibiity, posture and balance and stamina/cardiovascular health.

     


COME JOIN THE PARTY!   £3 PER PERSON - PAY AT THE DOOR

  • Hear your favourite music from the 50s, 60s 70s and a 'sprinkling' of 80s.
  • Make new friends.
  • Dance away the afternoon like you're 21 again.
  • Bar

Now held monthly at:

  • The Conservative Club, Wednesfield (from April 2024  - 2 discos per month)
  • Penn Bowling Club
  • The Royal British Legion, Lanesfield 

Find out more

Benefits Calculator

What are you entitled to? With rises in the cost of living, we know that lots of people are struggling. There is help available. Age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you find out which benefits you could be entitled to. It's free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.

The Silver Line Helpline - call free on 0800 4 70 80 90

The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people, providing friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Samaritans - Call Free - Day or Night

There for you if you're having a difficult time or worried about someone else.

Our quality marks

Age UK Wolverhampton has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS).  The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.

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Age UK Wolverhampton is proud to have successfully met the benchmarks of all elements of the Age UK I&A Quality Programme (IAQP).

Age UK Wolverhampton is proud to have successfully completed the Service Management Review and Quality of Advice Assessment elements of the Age UK I&A Quality Programme and has achieved the Advice Quality Standard.