Age UK Wiltshire is a leading voluntary organisation working with and supporting older people, their families and carers across Wiltshire. It is a recognised, respected and trusted organisation. We are totally committed to ensuring that all people in later life and their families are supported to have equal chances and rights within their communities. We actively promote the wellbeing of all older people in Wiltshire to make later life an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
Why the community needs usWe provide information and advice on a wide range of subjects to anyone over the age of 50 living in Wiltshire and Swindon. We help older people access benefits to which they are entitled. We provide a Wellbeing service helping older people reconnect with activities within their local community. We can provide social telephone calls to isolated older people. We run Fitness and Friendship clubs aimed at encouraging older people to stay active and independent for longer.
Our impact on the communityWe support over 11,000 older people each year across all of our services. We've helped older people access over £2m of unclaimed benefits. We make over 600 home visits to the most isolated and vulnerable older people. Our work has helped over 2,500 older people improve their social networks.
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