Age Concern in Basingstoke supports older people, their families and carers in Basingstoke & Deane.

Our aims is to promote the well being of all local older people and ensure that later life is a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all

Why the community needs this charity

The charity delivers a regular service to thousands of local older people. Our Activity Clubs, Cafe and Tea & Company projects, tackle loneliness and social isolation. Our Fitness Classes and Foot Clinics help people keep well. Our Computer Centres offer lifelong learning and new skills. Our Information & Advice service helps people with benefits, housing, health and other age related issues. Our quarterly newsletter is full of useful and interesting information for older people.

Results and outcomes

Age Concern Basingstoke places great emphasis on reducing loneliness and isolation amongst local older people. By attending our centres and services we help them to maintain their independence and ability to continue living in their own homes. Our Information & Advice service highlights benefits that are available and we assist with many applications to improve income and quality of life.

Latest activities and projects

Tea & Company Roadshow

Age Concern volunteers will meet with local residents to offer a regular social group where older local people can come and meet like minded people, play games, talk about the good old days etc. Also in attendance will be an Information & Advice person, so that people can ask about concern and be made aware of the support available to them, in particular benefits they are entitled to. We also have the ability to link into a 'hardship' fund should this be necessary. read more

Working with Older People Training Course for Volunteers

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