Age UK Barnsley to launch Elizabeth Activity and Care Centre

Age UK Barnsley are to launch the Elizabeth Activity and Care Centre at 36A Queens Road.

The Elizabeth Centre is named after the late Queen Elizabeth II and commemorates her incredible seven decades of service to our country.

The Elizabeth Centre will be officially opened on Thursday 27^th April by the Deputy Mayor of Barnsley, Councillor Mick Stowe.

Commenting on the launch, Age UK Barnsley CEO Debby Bunn said:

“We are delighted to be able to announce the official launch of our Elizabeth Activity and Care Centre, which will provide a safe, friendly and stimulating environment for older people in need of a little extra support.

“The launch of the Elizabeth Centre builds on the caring and compassionate day services provision we have offered at Age UK Barnsley since 2020 and will provide new facilities in our Ken Littlewood Suite.”

The Ken Littlewood suite is Age UK Barnsley’s brand-new shower and treatment facility where clients can enjoy a wonderful array of spa treatments, hairdressing, massage and relaxation in a safe, comfortable environment. We are also able to offer showering facilities in our new wet room, with a little extra support from our staff team for those who need it.

The Suite is named after the late Ken Littlewood. Ken was a long-standing client with Age UK Barnsley who very sadly passed away earlier this year, leaving a donation to the charity – which has been used to partly fund the renovation and installation of the Shower and Treatment Room. Therefore, the Board of Trustees decided that to honour Ken’s kindness and generosity, and to remember his long term involvement with us, the new facilities would be named The Ken Littlewood Suite.

Debby continued:

“We are so proud to be able to recognise and remember Ken’s involvement with Age UK Barnsley in this way, and feel that this is the perfect tribute to such a great friend to us all.

“I would strongly encourage anyone who wants to find out more about our day services to get in touch and arrange a free taster session.”

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Notes for Editors

• The Elizabeth Centre will also provide respite provision for family and carers who can have can have a break from their caring role, knowing that their loved ones are having a safe, enjoyable experience in the care of a dedicated, trained and experienced staff team who offer a warm welcome to all who come along to the centre.
• We offer specialist support for older people living with health conditions, mobility problems those who are socially isolated and for people living with dementia.
• Our packed activities programme provides a person-centred approach to a variety of activities, we focus on supporting people to retain their existing skills and offer opportunities to gain new ones. Our team ensure that every person can get involved in something they enjoy, promoting the wellbeing and independence of those we support. Activities includes gentle exercise, art and crafts, musical and sporting opportunities, local and life history reminiscence and so much more besides!
• Our team are proud of the centre's friendly atmosphere and engaging activity programme. 
• A delicious two-course hot meal and refreshments are served throughout the day.
• You can find out more about the Elizabeth Centre, including how to book, by calling Age UK Barnsley on 01226 776827 or via email: enquiries@ageukbarnsley.org.uk
• Age UK Barnsley is an independent local charity committed to supporting older people in the Barnsley area.
• We are a brand partner of the national Age UK charity but are fiercely independent and focused on delivering high-quality, inclusive services for residents and communities in Barnsley.
• You can find out more about the services we provide on our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnsley/our-services/