Our aim is to ensure that we can continue to support older people in Wolverhampton
Find out how you can help us - volunteer, donate or remember us in your will
Latest News
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The Autumn of My Years
Published on 19 September 2024 09:04 AM
A free airing of the radio play 'The Autumn of My Years' including a talk and questions and answers from playwright...
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New Games Group
Published on 18 September 2024 10:21 AM
New games group launching Tuesday 24 September 2024, 10 am - 11.30 am. Join us at K Teas Cakes, Unit 3, St George's...
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Wolverhampton Krazy Races 1 st September 2024
Published on 28 August 2024 09:35 AM
After recently participating in the Warrington 'Krazy Races', where the retail head office is based, the Age UK Krazy...
The latest copy of our leaflet is now available, covering news, activities and events for October 2024 - January 2025.
Containing information about our services, activites and events including:
- FREE home energy and benefit checks.
- Help to support you with basic digital skills, such as setting up an email, using a mobile phone, video calls social media and using YouTube.
- New pilates classes (FREE entry for November 2024) ...... and much more!
Our 2024-2025 version of Word Of Mouth is now available to download.
PLEASE NOTE: Free hard copies of the brochure are available for collection from our office Mon - Thurs. Please call to arrange collection 01902 572060 or download a copy from the link below:
Companion & Cleaning Assistant
Are you interested in making a positive impact on people's lives? We are currently looking for compassionate, reliable 'Companion and Cleaning Assistants' to join our dedicated team, to provide companionship and light cleaning services to our clients in the comfort of their how home.
Meet and Greet
Our Development Officers are now providing 'Meet and Greet' sessions throughout Wolverhampton. You can meet Emily and Michelle at 12.30pm prior to our monthly discos starting at Wednesfield, Penn and The Royal British Legion, Lanesfield.
Our Services
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Information and Advice
Age UK Wolverhampton offers a free confidential information and advice service for people aged 50 and over, their families and carers.
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Telephone Support
Telephone support is a free service delivered by volunteers, offering older people and carers a weekly supportive telephone call.
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Social Activities
Age UK Wolverhampton offer a range of social activities, from Art and Crafts, Knit and Natter, Friendship Clubs to Daytime Discos, a warm welcome awaits you.
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Newsletter
Our new e-newsletter will help to keep you up to date with all things happening within Age UK Wolverhampton and the City of Wolverhampton.
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Home Help Service
Home help service available for individuals/couples aged 50+ living in Wolverhampton.
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Comfort Dolls for Dementia
Comfort Dolls are provided free to dementia patients by Age UK Wolverhampton. They can have a major therapeutic effect for patients, and are greatly appreciated by patients, their families and carers.
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Handyperson
Our experienced and friendly handyperson can help with many jobs around your home
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Word of Mouth Traders List
A list of contractors and service providers compiled by Age UK Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton Trading Standards.
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Wills - planning for your future?
We can no refer you to a local solicitor to discuss plans for the future and have agreed a 20% discount for people we refer.
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Home Safety and Security Check
Our Handyperson will carry out a check of your home for any safety and security.
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Benefit Checks
Our Information and Advice team are available to assist and discuss with you any benefits you may be entitled to.
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Latest News...
The latest news from Age UK Wolverhampton.
Useful Links
Lottery
Age UK Wolverhampton Lottery
By playing our lottery you can help Age UK Wolverhampton to continue to support people over 50 who live in the Wolverhampton area, whilst also having the chance to win up to £25,000.
Our Activities
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Friendship Clubs
Our Friendship Clubs are for people overe 50 who are looking for an opportunity to socialise. They are held Monday-Thursday by our wonderful volunteers.
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Craft Club
Are you over 50 and interested in knitting/sewing?
If so why not come along to our Craft Club? You may want to share your skills by helping to make comfort dolls, alternatively you may wish to bring your own work with you. -
Knit and Natter Group
Making new friends and developing your creative skills.
Tapri Coffee Shop, Mander Centre WV1 3NH Monday and Friday 11am - 12.30pm
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Tai Chi Classes
Tai Chi classes held on Wednesdays at All Saints Church and new venue from 6th September - The Institute, Tettenhall Wood. Beginners classes, to help with relaxation and improvement of flexibiity, posture and balance and stamina/cardiovascular health.
COME JOIN THE PARTY! £3 PER PERSON - PAY AT THE DOOR
- Hear your favourite music from the 50s, 60s 70s and a 'sprinkling' of 80s.
- Make new friends.
- Dance away the afternoon like you're 21 again.
- Bar
Now held monthly at:
- The Conservative Club, Wednesfield (from April 2024 - 2 discos per month)
- Penn Bowling Club
- The Royal British Legion, Lanesfield
Benefits Calculator
What are you entitled to? With rises in the cost of living, we know that lots of people are struggling. There is help available. Age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you find out which benefits you could be entitled to. It's free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.
Age UK National Advice Line
Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days per year. This is a FREE, confidential phone service, giving independent advice to older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals
The Silver Line - Free 24 hour helpline
A free, confidential telephone service for older people. We provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Silver Line Helpline - call free on 0800 4 70 80 90
The Silver Line Helpline run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people, providing friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Samaritans - Call Free - Day or Night
There for you if you're having a difficult time or worried about someone else.
Our quality marks
Age UK Wolverhampton has achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS). The CQS is externally assessed by quality assessment experts, SGS.
Age UK Wolverhampton is proud to have successfully met the benchmarks of all elements of the Age UK I&A Quality Programme (IAQP).
Age UK Wolverhampton is proud to have successfully completed the Service Management Review and Quality of Advice Assessment elements of the Age UK I&A Quality Programme and has achieved the Advice Quality Standard.