Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

01422 252040

Age UK Calderdale and Kirklees aim to help all local older people make the most of life.

We aim to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale and Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice. We want to help all older people love later life!

Why the community needs us

We run many services to help older people remain safe, independent and happy in their own homes including:- Companionship Centres and a Home from Hospital support service - Advice, information and advocacy - Befriending services - Health promotion - Shopmobility - Domestic Services (including Deep Cleans) - Handyperson Service - Trusted Traders Directory- Mobility and Living Aids- Insurance products

Our impact on the community

All our services aim to help older people make the most of later life and have many positive outcomes including:- our Companionshp Centres and befriending services stop older people becoming lonely or isolated- our information and advice services stop people falling into poverty by ensuring they are receiving the correct benefits - our health promotion activities help keep older people fit, healthy and aware of key health risks

What your gift could provide

£10

Provides a befriender to a lonely older person for 1 month

£40

Provides advice and support with benefits for a vulnerable older person

£140

Provides support after a stay in hospital for 1 month

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Charity Information

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees

Telephone: 01422 252040

Address: Choices Centre, The Woolshops, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1RJ

Established in: 1975

Registered charity no.: 1102020