For our older residents in Preston Park Ward, if you are in need of any assistance, please do contact Age UK as they do a fantastic job of finding contacts for people. Happy New Year, FoPP Committee.
Some of Age UK’s local services in Brighton & Hove.
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Older People’s Walk-In Hub
If you haven’t come to see us yet at 95 Queens Road – please do! You can walk in to get information and advice from our team including booking an appointment with our Senior Benefits Advisor.
Did you know £23 Billion in benefits go unclaimed every year? This is usually due to people not knowing they’re entitled to claim. Last year, we supported people, to claim £4.5 million, straight back into the pockets of older people.
We also have Digital volunteers who can support with learning digital devices and problem solving.
We’re working on putting some workshops and events on in the new year and sending out more info soon. Do let me know if you are a service interested in delivering something too!
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Care at Home
In addition to our Help at Home team providing support with shopping and housework, we’ve just launched our new Care at Home team in Brighton & Hove. Whether the need is personal care, assistance with daily tasks, or simply companionship, our team is here to help.
Our Care at Home services can support in everyday life and helping older residents live comfortably at home.
Find out more in the photos below
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** Coming Soon** New Dementia Assessment ServiceWatch this space! In the meantime, a reminder of our service at Tower House, Brighton on Tuesdays.
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Reading / useful
This article caught our eye a few weeks ago: https://www.heyheyjoe.info/post/the-ageing-population-what-impact-will-it-have-on-charities
And we released this research in the Autumn which was a mini piece of qualitative research focusing on Ageing in Brighton & Hove: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/westsussexbrightonhove/about-us/news/articles/age-uk-wsbh-launches-new-research-report-on-ageing-in-brighton–hove/
You also might be interested to read more about Silverline, a national offer already helping over 100 people in the city: https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
Thank you for all that you do in our local communities for Older People – wishing you a happy and healthy 2025!