Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We work in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We provide a variety of services to support independent living at home which includes:
- Free and confidential Information and Advice-maximising income, benefit entitlement, care provision, personal health and disability, housing, transport/Blue Badge and more.
- Practical Services - handyperson service, installing grab rails and key safes, community warden services, hospital discharge support to settle back at home and admission avoidance support.
- Social Opportunities - sharing Time home visits or telephone calls to reduce isolation and loneliness, meeting others at day services and friendship clubs.
- Volunteering - lots of opportunities to get involved and help.
- Hospital Discharge facilitation - help to go home and be supported whilst recovering (excluding social care packages)
Opening time notes
Opening times
- Monday:9am – 4pm
- Tuesday:9am – 4pm
- Wednesday:9am – 4pm
- Thursday:9am – 4pm
- Friday:9am – 4pm
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
- Availability:
- All Year
Eligibility
Not all services are available in every area, so you will need to ring us or look on our website to check where the service you require is delivered. Some services are available from age 60yrs, others from 65yrs, except Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service which is also available for any adult with a disability. If we do not provide the service where you live, we have the details of other providers, so please do call our information helpline and we will help to find the support you need.
Referral
Our information Helpline is open to everyone. Individuals can self-refer, or family on their behalf with consent. Professionals can refer directly. We facilitate hospital discharges for older people who are ready to go home without the need of a social care package but require some support (eg bed moves, grab rails, shopping, cleaning, keep in touch call). These referrals can only be made by hospital staff or staff or by our professional partners.
Last updated on: 31/07/2023
- Charities and volunteering
- Clubs and groups
- Health and wellbeing
- Information advice and support
- Care and support
- Disabilities impairments and learning difficulties
- Help in the home
- Money benefits and debt
- Social life and friendships
- Staying independent
- Care Act (Adult social care and support)
- Home help, personal support and companionship
- Volunteering / community support
Contact details
Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Location
Registered Office: South Fens Business Centre, Fenton Way, Chatteris, Cambs PE16 6TT PE16 6AP