Age UK Northamptonshire

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About Us

Age UK Northamptonshire, is a local, independent, voluntary organisation, serving the needs of older people in our county and part of a national family which serves the needs of older people everywhere. 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 help you remain independent.

Our Services

Age UK Northamptonshire offers services which are available to older people or their carers throughout the county.

Hospital Discharge and Community Team

The team exists to provide short-term support to older people living with long-term health conditions. We will also offer support following a stay in hospital, focussing our efforts on helping those who do not have other networks of support. Our aim is to work with people to reduce the likelihood of hospital re-admission and to enable individuals to regain, in part or in full, independence as far as possible. The team provides a countywide service for anyone who is registered with a GP within the county.

Home Care

Age UK Northamptonshire provides a Home Care service for older people in Northamptonshire, offering help with domestic tasks. General housework including: internal cleaning of windows, laundry, shopping, changing beds and ironing. The scheme employs domestic care workers who are security checked and supervised by Age UK Northamptonshire.

Money Management Support

Age UK Northamptonshire offers a Money Management support service to help older people who are struggling with money matters. ■ Cash collections ■ Set up of Direct Debits ■ Signposting to other agencies ■ Help to regain independence with money matters

Carers Service

Our Carers Service supports people who care for other people who may be relatives, neighbours or friends. The service benefits carers by offering support and advice. Carers who register with the service can benefit in a number of ways: ■ Provide a carer to sit with your loved one to enable you to take a break ■ The chance to talk to someone who understands and who will really listen to you, offering support in your caring role ■ Information on matters which may concern you as a carer, for example, benefits and allowances, aids and adaptations ■ Information and advice on what other services and support you could access locally and nationally, including the chance to benefit from the experiences of others and we can signpost you to carers groups across the county.

Extra Help at the End of Life

Age UK Northamptonshire provides care to people in the last weeks of their life, which enables them to remain at home with their loved ones. This service is only available by referral from your GP surgery or hospital staff.

Handyperson and Gardening Service

These schemes helps older people to remain independent by assisting with a range of minor household repairs and gardening. We can carry out jobs including: Fitting smoke detectors and hand rails, replacing light bulbs, fuses and plugs, small carpentry work, dealing with trip hazards such as loose carpets, moving heavy furniture, levelling paving slabs and any gardening needs. Although it is not an emergency service, if the job is urgent we will do all we can to visit as soon as possible.

Day Care

As time goes on, the interests of new generations of older people change. Our Day Centres offer a range of activities to people who want to maintain a good quality of life, build new friendships and learn new skills. If you need to get out of the house for the day or just for a few hours, a Day Centre is available for a cup of tea or a meal, the company of friends and much more.

Lifetime Activities

Our Lifetime Activities can enable people to maintain a good quality of life, build new friendships and learn new skills. Activities and courses are designed to help people remain fit and active for longer.

Volunteering and Fundraising

For more information about becoming a volunteer or fundraiser for Age UK Northamptonshire, call 01604 611200.

Advice and Information:

Please call our Information & Advice Service to speak to an adviser on 01604 611207 Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 12pm. Or leave a message with our staff on 01604 611200 Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.

Products and Services

Age UK Northamptonshire offers many products and services such as personal alarms and stair lifts. To find out more information about how we can help you call Roger Harris on 01604 631030 or see our website www.ageuknorthants.org.uk