Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (AgeUKCaP) Coronavirus Covid 19 Support Services Age UK CAP services are operating in a modified way and within the latest government guidelines. These are regularly changing, please contact us to find out how our services are being delivered and what support we can offer.
Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service and Home Checks
OUR HELPLINE 0300 666 9860
• Daily welfare contact calls and door step visits.
In summary our services are as follows: Information and Advice E: infoandadvice@ ageukcap.org.uk • FREE, confidential assistance on a variety of matters including; benefits, health and social care, community care and housing. • Community Support Resource Information document providing details of local support available. Shopping and Covid Support Service E: covid19@ageukcap.org.uk • Priority for service users who are particularly alone due to family living away or no next of kin. • Shopping delivery of essential groceries and prescriptions. • Phone calls - to reduce loneliness, isolation, provide reassurance and signpost to services. 22
• Critical grab rail installation and keysafe fitting. • Priority support to facilitate hospital discharge. Community Wardens in certain areas (contact us for details): • Shopping, prescription and other essential items delivery • Posting mail / small jobs Domestic cleaning and household support *subject to covid safety measures/latest guidance • Consistent Home Support worker • Weekly or fortnightly, for minimum of 1 hour Sharing Time (Befriending) *currently not taking new referrals • Volunteer contact by telephone, some doorstep/ garden visits to keep in touch with existing service users. Visiting Support Service for Older People • Remote support being undertaken wherever possible eg: to ensure that older people are able to access their benefits entitlement and services. • All community hubs are currently suspended. NB – Fees apply to some services. Services are not available in all geographical areas.
