Our services
Age UK Somerset offers lots of services for local older people, their families and their carers.
Age UK Somerset works to make later life better across Somerset and North Somerset. We have a well established range of services that have been developed over our many years of experience in meeting the needs of older people in our area.
Use the links to find out more, or contact us by calling 01823 345610 or emailing. info@ageuksomerset.org.uk.
Our services are constantly under review to ensure that they are well run, effective and efficient in their delivery, and consistent with the requirements of our funders.
Our Wellbeing Service exists to ensure that every older person has the opportunity to live their best life.
The service is all about helping individuals feel less lonely, more supported and always listened to. We don't want an older person to feel they have no one to turn to. It is also about talking with individuals to help improve the quality of their life.
Because everyone's needs and preferences are different, Age UK Somerset's Wellbeing Service is comprised of three different elements.
Our other services
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Information & Advice
We provide a free information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
We can help with lots of issues. Whatever your question call or email us and we'll try to help.
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Ageing Well exercise groups
Promoting physical activity for mental and physical health and wellbeing, our Ageing Well service usually runs more than 150 exercise classes each week. Some of our community classes have restarted, and we also continue to offer some online sessions for those who wish to stay fit at home.
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Dementia Services
We offer support for people living with dementia in Somerset and North Somerset, their families and carers. We run weekly 'Memory Connections' (MCST) groups and we also provide Dementia Awareness Workshops.
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Help with Benefits
We provide a free welfare benefits service for over 60s in Somerset and North Somerset. If you receive a state pension, we can check to see if you are entitled to benefits such as Pension Credit or Attendance Allowance. Depending on the outcome of the check we may be able to assist with the claim forms that need completing.
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Falls Prevention
The effects of a fall on an older person can be devastating both physically and psychologically.
Our Falls Prevention team provides special exercise sessions to improve strength and balance which have been proven to lessen the risk of falls.
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Toenail Cutting Service
Try our Toenail Cutting service to help you to stay comfortable on your feet
If you are over 55 and no longer able to cut your own toenails this service may be for you. Our trained staff provide a simple toenail cutting service, rated 'Good' by CQS, at clinics across Somerset and coming soon, North Somerset.
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Let's Move Together and Improve Together
We deliver a variety of community-based classes in Somerset and North Somerset. They are a great way to become fitter, healthier and to meet people. We are delighted to welcome new clients and would love to see you at our classes.
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