Age UK Northamptonshire

from Options Northamptonshire Spring 2022

The Care Quality Commission Social Care top tips

A local independent charity

Age UK Northamptonshire has been providing services and support to older people and their families in Northamptonshire for nearly 70 years. We provide a wide range of services to a growing number of older people, improving their quality of life, promoting their independence and preventing them from experiencing frailty, poverty and loneliness. Our services are designed to enable older people to carry on living independently for as long as they wish and are able to do so. We also support carers and the families of older people.

Home Care Cleaning Service

Our fully-vetted, reliable staff can help with cleaning, laundry, local shopping and ironing. We charge £16 per hour, which is paid by monthly invoice in arrears. The minimum service we can arrange is one hour per fortnight and most clients prefer a weekly visit. We can help with domestic duties in your home, such as cleaning kitchens, bathrooms and toilets, changing beds, vacuuming and dusting, small amounts of washing and ironing and light shopping at local shops. Please call us to discuss your requirements.

Day Care At Home

Some older people do not feel ready to attend a day centre but would benefit from a bit of company or need support to help them stay safe at home. A regular visit from our friendly staff can have a hugely positive effect on an older person's wellbeing. We charge £14 per hour. A caring person will stay for a chat, providing company and the support that is appropriate for the older person. We can do a jigsaw puzzle together or potter in the greenhouse or look through family photo albums and reminisce about happy times. No personal care is provided but we can prepare a light lunch. Please call us to discuss what would suit you or your family member. We are flexible and try to provide the service that fits your needs. The service is available Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm. Sign up for a regular visit, weekly or fortnightly, it's up to you. The service is not limited to one hour.

Carers Sitting Service

This service helps people who care for an older person who lives with them. We charge £14 per hour for a carer to sit with your loved one, enabling you to take a break. We also provide carers with the chance to talk to someone who understands and who will listen, offering support and information on matters such as benefits and allowances, aids and adaptations. We welcome new clients and are working to provide the service throughout the county. Please get in touch to find out how we can help.

Handyperson Service

We help older people to remain independent by carrying out a range of minor household repairs. We fit keysafes and handrails, replace light bulbs and plugs and can move furniture within a property and assemble flat pack furniture. We charge £26 per hour, with an increased cost for specialist work. There are fixed charges to supply and fit certain equipment.

Gardening Service

We have gardeners in most areas of Northamptonshire and we aim to provide a general maintenance service. For £21 per hour we can cut grass, prune shrubs and hedges and clear weeds. Our gardeners can also paint garden furniture, fences and sheds.

Toenail Cutting Service

Something as simple as cutting your own toenails and looking after your feet can become much harder or sometimes impossible as you get older. Our toenail cutting workers will visit you at home to trim your toenails, and we charge £25 per treatment.

Day Centres

Our day centres provide an all-important day out for older people with opportunities to meet new friends, enjoy the company of others and take part in a variety of group activities. The day with us includes tea, coffee and refreshments and a freshly prepared two-course lunch. Transport may also be available. From £33 per session, Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.

Information and advice

Please call our Information & Advice Service to speak to an adviser on 01604 611207 Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 12pm. Or leave a message with our staff on 01604 611200 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. We are able to help with claims for Attendance Allowance.

Volunteering and Fundraising

Make more of life by volunteering or why not help us raise vital funds. This can be a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and you’ll be making a difference to older people in your community. We’d love to hear from you on 01604 611200.

Lifetime Activities

We run groups, activities and clubs to enable older people to maintain a good quality of life, make new friends and remain fit and active longer. From seated exercise classes, to Nordic Walking or Boccia, we are sure you’ll find something that is right for you.

Products and Services

Age UK Northamptonshire works with partner companies to offer many products and services such as personal alarms, mobility aids and stair lifts. We also maintain an online directory of trusted businesses and tradesmen in Northamptonshire.