Our services
We provide a wide range of services to help older people in York.
Our services
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Providing information and advice
Information and advice is the core of Age UK York. We can help with most issues affecting older people in York.
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Money and Benefits Advice
Many older people don't get the benefits they are entitled to. Age UK York will help you with the forms and provide advice on the range of benefits available including carer's allowance and attendance allowance.
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Enabling socialisation
More and more older people live alone in York. We provide a range of services including telephone befriending, volunteer befriending, day clubs, home visits and social activities.
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After Hospital Support
We provide weekly support visits to people after they have been in hospital to ensure that your recovery goes well.
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Help at Home
Age UK York has a care agency, a home cleaning service and a nail cutting service with vetted staff who can help you at home with these useful services.
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Looking after carers
Many carers of older people in York struggle to get a break. We provide respite care with either volunteers or paid staff to enable you to have a break knowing your loved one is in safe hands.
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Looking after your pet when you're ill
Many older people worry about their pets when they go to hospital. We run Keep your Pet in conjunction with the RSPCA and Age UK Selby so you don't need to worry whilst you are in hospital.
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Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
We are able to offer a simple will writing service and also Lasting Powers of Attorney.