Love Later Life with Age UK Mid Mersey

Age UK Mid Mersey exists to promote the wellbeing of all older people and to make later life an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. We aim to maximise healthy lifestyle and promote positive wellbeing and independence for all older people.

Later life can present a whole range of different decisions, options and challenges, and we have helped many older people to feel safe and secure, to mix with others through a variety of activities, and to feel supported, often through difficult times in their lives. We do all of this whilst helping celebrate older age with campaigns such as our Respect Campaign #DoYouSeeMe?, launched in collaboration with Halton Borough Council. Whether older people are fit and active and looking for social activities, or more frail and vulnerable and looking for companionship or support, Age UK Mid Mersey strives to ensure they are not forgotten and that their skills and experience are embraced, enhanced and valued within our communities.

FREE benefits and home energy checks

We offer practical support in the home, providing information and advice and maximising income. A great example of this is our delivery of the Eon Warm Homes Programme. The programme enables anyone aged 65+ to sign up for a FREE benefits check and home energy check, which includes FREE installation of energy saving measures designed to make your home warmer and more energy efficient. If you are 65+

and interested in receiving a FREE benefits check and home energy check from Age UK Mid Mersey, phone 0300 003 1992.

Social Prescribing

As an Age UK brand partner, we are proud to be part of a national Prosper Research Programme. This research aims to look at social prescribing and how this can help

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improve individual’s health and wellbeing. Age UK Mid Mersey will be working with five identified GP surgeries in Warrington to deliver the programme. Patients fitting the research criteria will receive a letter inviting them to take part and participation will include the offer of FREE support from Age UK Mid Mersey tailored to the patient’s needs and focused on their wellbeing.

Warrington Tea Dances

In Warrington, our popular tea dances are run by a team of dedicated volunteers who ensure everyone is made to feel welcome, included and, most importantly, has a good time. They’re a great way to meet people, make friends and keep active in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The Afternoon Tea Dance is normally held every Monday (excluding bank holidays) at the Pyramid, Warrington from 1pm – 4pm. Although they are currently suspended due to the Covid19 pandemic, we are hoping to be back up and running soon, so keep an eye on our social media pages on Twitter and Facebook to find out more.

Age UK Mid Mersey is an independent, registered charity working with and on behalf of older people in Halton, Knowsley, St Helens and Warrington. If you’re interested in finding out more about the work we do, visit www.ageuk.org.uk/midmersey.

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