Age UK Kensington & Chelsea is a local charity working to ensure that older people’s voices are heard, their needs are met and their independence is supported. They provide a wide range of services to older people including homecare, IT coaching, volunteer escorts and befrienders, de-cluttering, information and advice and support for people with dementia.

The services

Find out more about :-

• Information and advice
  Free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers.
• Befriending (one to one)
  Befriending volunteers can visit you at home for companionship and a chat if you can't get out and about 
• Group befriending (activities & events)
  A wide range of events, courses and clubs to help you meet like-minded people, take trips and learn new skills
• Dementia & memory loss
  One to one and group support if you have a diagnosis of dementia, or are worried about your memory
• Escorting service
  A bit of assistance once in a while to get to an appointment or to run an errand, their volunteer escorts can help.
• Walking support
  If you've lost your confidence walking outside, their Walking Support volunteers can offer weekly one-to-one support for 12 weeks.
• Group shopping trips
  If you like to do your own shopping, but struggle to get out, their group shopping trips to local supermarkets could be for you.
• Care at home
  Age UK provides support at home, to help with things like shopping, admin tasks, meal preparation, housework and a lot more.
• Toenail cutting service
  Our toenail cutting service is available in various locations across the borough to help you stay comfortable on your feet.
• "My Care, My Way" - Help in your GP surgery
  Our team of Health & Social Care Assistants are based in surgeries across the borough to help you take control of your health and care.
• Simple DIY service
  Our practical help volunteers can help with a range of small DIY tasks, for example putting up shelves, replacing lightbulbs and hanging pictures
• Home safety and decluttering
  If you are at risk of falling, we can help make your home safer by removing trip hazards and working with you to clear away clutter.

And go to their website to find out about all of the support and advice which Age UK offer locally.

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