GOING HOME FROM HOSPITAL? Age UK Cheshire is here to help! If you are aged 55 or over and living in the Cheshire area, then you can count on Age UK Cheshire to support you. We are working hard to run as many activities as possible in a covid-safe way, but some may have to be paused as we adapt to new guidance.
Information & Advice Our Information and Advice telephone service offers free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues. If you think you may have difficulty coping with everyday tasks and need a bit of extra support, you may qualify for additional financial help. Our team will be able to provide expert advice and can help on other issues such as what to do about getting your house adapted to suit your needs, where to find a reliable tradesperson and who to speak to about your rights. Our free Information & Advice telephone service is available on 01244 401500. Our Digital Skills service supports people to get online for the first time, taking as much time as is necessary and providing help to overcome any barriers that are stopping you from getting online.
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For more information on our free Digital Skills help, please contact us on 0845 618 2858.
Making the right choices Age UK Cheshire offers an Independent Living Service, where an Adviser can look at what care, support, activities and services are in your local area to suit your needs and budget. Advisers can work with you and your family in planning and organising all aspects of care and support. They can help you to make informed living choices to stay as independent as possible and will support you through the whole process. They will make contact with Social Services (if necessary) and research and negotiate costs as well as set up a support plan – ensuring that you and your family are happy and in control at every stage. If you require advice and support in relation to maintaining your independence at home, then you can contact our Supporting You team. They can put you in touch with local services that will be able to help you maintain your independence as well as determine whether you might be eligible to claim benefits. For more information on our Independent Living Service, please contact us on 03333 660 107 (in Cheshire West and
