Campaigns
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin campaigns on local issues affecting the quality of later life.
We ensure the voices of older people are heard by campaigning locally for older people and supporting nationwide campaigns.
Save the Winter Fuel Payment
We are joining Age UK in the national campaign against the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment which mean only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive it. This will leave millions of struggling pensioners without money they rely on.
Help us save the Winter Fuel Payment and sign the petition on the Age UK website. There is also a paper copy available to sign at the reception desk in our Bellstone office, Shrewsbury.
For more information and to download the campaign pack, visit the Age UK website.
Digital inclusion
Public services are rapidly going digital. If like 2.3 million older people in the UK you aren't an internet user, it’s becoming harder, and in some cases impossible, to access day-to-day necessities such as banking, making NHS appointments or even just paying for car parking.
Help us make access to public services fair for everyone, and sign the petition on the Age UK website.
If you would like support to access local services that have moved to digital, our Digital inclusion team and their volunteers are available to help. Find out how our Digital inclusion team can help.
Blue Badge Scheme
The Blue Badge Scheme allows those people with a permanent and substantial disability who have very considerable difficulty in walking, to park in specially allocated parking spaces close to shops.
However, to apply for a Blue Badge, people are often told to claim online and there is a distinct lack of offline options. The application process can also require a lot of medical evidence, which can be a challenge to obtain. These barriers can disempower people and prevent them from applying for something that they may be entitled to.
Our advocacy team is discussing the issue with the Council and Members of Parliament in the county and we would like to hear from anyone who has experienced difficulty.
Contact Rob, Sharon or Geraldine, advocacy officers at the Shrewsbury office, on 01743 357 748.
Forum 50+
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin set up and supports Forum 50+, a small charity supporting people over 50 in the Telford & Wrekin area, helping them to maintain wellbeing and independence through increased access to information, support, activities and opportunities to build new connections and engage in social activity within their communities.
For more information call 07932 828 333.