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Making the most of life Guide to services

Hereford & Localities

Introduction

Age UK Hereford & Localities is an independent local charity and brand partner of Age UK. Our aim is to support people aged 50 and over, their families and carers. We provide up to date, impartial, confidential information and advice, support and services to help maintain independence, quality of life and empowerment to enable individuals to make decisions that affect daily living. We offer a range of services, including Information & Advice, Lunch Clubs, Community Services, Footcare, Legal Services and Will Writing, Computer and IT Classes and Training, Home Visiting, Telephone Befriending, Gardening, and very much more. Information about our services and support can be found in this folder. Our staff and volunteers are available to answer any queries, so please contact us:

Telephone: 0845 688 1298 (calls are charged at your local rate) Email: contact@ageukhl.org Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/herefordandlocalities Age UK Hereford & Localities has offices in Bromyard, Hereford, Ledbury and Leominster, the address for each office can be found on the back cover.

Reg Charity No: 1093512

Reg Company No: 7153251

Welcome

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Welcome to Age UK Hereford & Localities and thank you for picking up our Guide to Services ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

In our guide to services you will find information about the variety of support services and activities available from Age UK Hereford & Localities.

Our Aim Our aim is to support older people, their families and carers, enabling people to remain safe and well in their own homes and communities. In receiving the support needed, we help people to maintain their independence.

Our Commitment Whether you need advice or help yourself or you are concerned about a friend, relative or neighbour, please contact us. We will do everything we can to help you. We work closely with other local organisations and authorities. If we are unable to help you directly, we will be able to put you in touch with someone who can.

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Trading Products and services designed for people in later life

Home Insurance – Buildings and Contents Cover with no hidden fees. Car Insurance – Great value, quality cover with no upper age limit. Motor Breakdown – Cover wherever you are in the UK, with Roadside, Recovery and Home Services. Travel Insurance – Single Trip or Annual Multi-trip cover with no upper age limit and cover for existing medical conditions wherever possible*. Gas & Electricity - In association with and provided by E.ON, you could get a great deal on your gas and electricity. Together, we offer a service that could really meet your needs – and could save you money. †

Funeral Plans – Your family will be spared the worry of having to make all the arrangements, and the financial strain of paying for them will be eased.

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Personal Alarms – An emergency response alarm service for use in and around the home. Just pop into a local Age UK insurance office** or call 0845 6881297 (calls will be charged at your local rate). Home, Car and Travel Insurance are provided by Ageas Insurance Limited. Age UK Motor Breakdown is provided by Aria Insurance Services Limited. Gas and Electricity is provided by E.ON Energy Solutions Limited. *Subject to medical screening and acceptance by underwriters **Not all Age UK’s offer all products. Please check (by telephoning your local office) before arranging a visit. † Only available in Mainland Great Britain. Age UK Herefordshire Limited is an Appointed Representative of Age UK Enterprises Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance mediation. E.ON Registered office: Westwood Business Park‚ Coventry CV4 8LG. Registered in England and Wales No. 3407430. ACOWAL2157V1JUL13

THE BRUNO ELITE STAIRLIFT

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Lloyds Cooper LLP SOLICITORS

• Wills • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Deputyships • Probate • Trusts • Residential and Commercial Sales and Purchases Solicitors: Judith Haines, Lucy Rea, Ellen Watkins, Rebecca Mainwaring, Hannah Lewis

28 South Street | Leominster | Herefordshire | HR6 8JB Opening Hours Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm

01568 613236 | www.lloydscooper.co.uk • Hourly Care • Daily Care • Live in Care

If you would like to give or receive care from our ‘Award Winning’ team then please give us a call

01905 641 070

www.eclipsehomecare.co.uk

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Do you need live-in care? FOR SHORT OR LONG TERM CARE CALL US TO DISCUSS OUR FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

01684 562087 Email: broomhillgroup@aol.com www.broomhill24.co.uk WORCESTERSHIRE ~ GLOUCESTERSHIRE ~ HEREFORDSHIRE The Old Chapel, 84 Cowleigh Road, Malvern WR14 1QN Regulated by the Care Quality Commission

THE BRUNO ELITE STAIRLIFT

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We are one of the oldest law firms in Herefordshire and have been helping individuals, families and businesses on a broad range of legal matters for over 150 years. Although we have always had a strong regional presence our client base has now spread throughout the UK.

Areas of advice for: • Wills • Inheritance Tax Advice • Probate • Trusts • Care Home Funding Advice • Conveyancing • Lasting Powers of Attorney & Living Wills/Advance Decisions • Deputyship (Court of Protection) Applications • Contentious Probate and Inheritance Act Claims

We also offer advice: • Litigation & Debt Collection • Matrimonial & Family Matters • Personal Injury • Commercial and Company Law • Agricultural & Commercial Property • Landlord & Tenant

Please do telephone us to discuss your needs on:

01432 355301

Or email us at: enq@lambecorner.co.uk (not for service)

www.lambecorner.co.uk

Lambe Corner LLP, 36-37 Bridge Street Hereford HR4 9DJ

Lambe Corner LLP is registered in England and Wales (Registration No. OC413348) and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No. 632966)

The Weir Nursing Home An outstanding home situated in National Trust grounds, overlooking the glorious Wye Valley countryside. As a registered care home with nursing services, we offer a peaceful, quality environment for clients who require the very best in nursing and residential care. The Weir Nursing Home is fully compliant with the Care Quality Commission.

The Weir Nursing Home, Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 7QF Tel: 01981 590229 Fax: 01981 590445 admin@weirnursinghome.plus.com www.weirnursinghome.co.uk

Elegant Georgian Hotel set on the edge of the beautiful city of Hereford Originally a grand family home, Aylestone Court has more recently been used as a dentist surgery as well as a dancing and music school. Now Aylestone Court has been lovingly restored to the hotel it is today, offering 6 en suite guest bedrooms, 2 formal dining or function rooms, a licensed bar and guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sitting room. The property has retained many original features such as the pretty shuttered windows, marble fireplaces, sparkling chandeliers and some period antiques. It is discreetly elegant throughout while retaining a cosy homely air. The bedrooms are all en suite, some fitted with baths and all with showers, with modern features including TVs with DVDs and free Wi-Fi. Ample off road parking is provided for all guests and Aylestone Court is only a couple of minutes walk from both the train and bus stations. The restaurant offers a daily menu for guests and is always open for external bookings. Afternoon tea is served on family china and is the perfect treat to celebrate a special occasion or catch up with friends. Using locally sourced produce wherever possible, Aylestone Court restaurant serves delicious, flavoursome food, carefully prepared by the resident chefs Michael and Adam, and served in our elegant dining room.

Tel: 01432 341891 Email: book@aylestonecourt.com Aylestone Court Hotel, 2 Aylestone Hill, Hereford HR1 1HS www.aylestonecourt.com

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If you can smile you can Volunteer! NOTES & INFORMATION

................................................................................................................................................................ Volunteering opportunities are stimulating, interesting and varied. ................................................................................................................................................................ We rely on our volunteers to help deliver services to thousands of ................................................................................................................................................................ people - we couldn't do it without them! ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ Volunteering is fun, worthwhile and rewarding in itself, it also ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ benefits members of your community. It can be a way of ................................................................................................................................................................ maintaining skills post retirement, learning new skills and making ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ a positive contribution to the community. Whether you can spare an ................................................................................................................................................................ hour a day, an hour a week, a day a week or more - we would really ................................................................................................................................................................ like to hear from you! ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................ Age is no barrier to volunteering! ................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................

To find out more about volunteering opportunities HOW TO CONTACTor USto request an application form please contact us: By letter to:

Age Concern New Forest Southward House Telephone:Beaulieu 0845 688 Road 1298 Dibden Purlieu Email: contact@ageukhl.org SO45 4PT

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Our LocaIity Offices:

Bromyard Locality Office 5 Old Road, Bromyard, HR7 4BQ Hereford Locality Office Kemble House, 37 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AR Ledbury Locality Office 38 Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA Leominster Locality Office 30 West Street, Leominster, HR6 8ES To check office opening times, for further information or to make an appointment, please contact us or check our website

Telephone: 0845 688 1298 (calls will be charged at your local rate) Email: contact@ageukhl.org Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/herefordandlocalities Reg Charity No: 1093512

Reg Company No: 7153251

Age UK Hereford and Localities is a registered charity (1093512) and company limited by guarantee. Although we would like to thank all of the sponsors within this folder for their support, neither Age UK Hereford and Localities or Excell Media Ltd can recommend or endorse any services or products that they may supply.