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Age UK Lincoln & South Lincolnshire Services
We have been working with and campaigning for older people since 1958. We are an independent charity, whose objectives are to help older people who live in Lincoln and South Lincolnshire to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing by providing services that meet individual needs.
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We recognise that you want a choice in how you are supported, to continue to remain independent in your own home. The following services are designed to offer you support when and where needed to keep your independence.
Services to support independence
We currently offer a range of health and wellbeing services, which include: We offer activities, groups and clubs which aim to help you feel less socially isolated and to keep you active by providing you with an opportunity to meet friends and participate in various activities.
Park Street Activity Centre
– The centre aims to help you feel less socially isolated and to keep you active by providing you with an opportunity to meet friends and participate in various activities like: Language classes, dance and exercise, walking football, day trips, parties, events and foot health care. Our Park Street Eatery is open Monday to Friday with a wide range of hot and cold meals and snacks available, including a home cooked 3 course meal.
Boston Activites
In Boston we go out in the community at various locations in local villages and offer various activities like: exercise, craft clubs, lunch clubs, day trips, parties, events.
Independence At Home
Our services offer a comprehensive range of support so that you can be happier in your own home, stay safe and remain independent. We have over 60 years experience of providing a trusted service to older people in Lincoln and South Lincolnshire. The team are trained, caring and fully vetted for your safety. Our services include: Help in the home – All types of domestic cleaning as well as a deep and/or spring clean service.
Lifestyle support including shopping and accompanying to appointments and a laundry service.
Gardening – All year round garden maintenance, fence/gate repairs and general garden tidying and handyperson. Personal Care and Sitting Service – Our care service can include assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, food and drink preparation and medication support. Our sitting service, offers an opportunity for your unpaid carer to take a break, attend an appointment or perhaps to run some errands whilst we provide company for you in their absence. The above services are chargeable.
Information & Advice Services –This is a free service
We can offer office appointments, or home visits to provide you with advice on a range of issues including: Welfare benefits, housing, community care and general health and welfare. We can also provide help with form completion and submission of applications for Welfare Benefits.
Products and Services
A wide range of products and services have been designed for people in later life. These include: Home insurance, car insurance, motor breakdown, gas and electricity, funeral plan, Will writing. For any further information on these services please contact 01522 696 000
Helping and supporting you at difficult times
Park Street Activity Centre
A vibrant hub of activity, we welcome approximately 1500 older people coming through our doors each week. Situated in the centre of Lincoln City we offer support to our visitors who can exercise, make new friends, learn new skills or visit the restaurant for a nutritious meal.
Befriending Services
If you feel you are lonely and isolated we can offer a fully trained and police checked telephone or visiting befriender. The service will provide companionship, or give you confidence to join local activities.
Information and Advice
We can also provide help with form completion and submission of applications for Welfare Benefits for people aged 65 or over. For any further information on these services please contact 03455 564 144
