Whats available in your Area
Over time it is our ambition to widen the current range of support services available at most localities within Southern Staffordshire. We currently provide services for the following six Local Authority areas:-
1. SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
BREWOOD, CODSALL, KINVER, PENKRIDGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Care and Help at Home
Befriending/Telephone Befriending - Relieving social isolation through a regular volunteer visit or telephone contact. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Care at Home – Support Services for older people living at home, including Home Help, Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
First Link - A support service providing regular contact with a Home Visitor in your own home to help older people live independently. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Day Opportunities
Day Opportunities – Care in a stimulating and caring environment in our Penkridge Resource Centre at The Roller Mill, and in Coven, Brewood and further location at Riverside in Penkridge. Please contact Sylvia Dunn or Carol Williams on 01785 788481 (sylvia.dunn@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service - Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from a Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital and Community Support Team on 01785 788495 (debbie.brookes@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service– Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also help you arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.
2. EAST STAFFORDSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BURTON, UTTOXETER AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Care and Help at Home
Care at Home – Support Services for older people living at home, including Home Help, Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support; including Daybreak scheme which offers trained staff to sit with family members allowing carers to take time out. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
First Link – Providing housing related support to older people over 55 from the Asian Community. Please contact Shaheena Ali on 01283 593021 or 01283 566333 (Ext. 5002)
(Shaheena.Ali@burtonh-tr.wmids.nhs.uk)
Telephone Befriending – Relieving social isolation through Volunteer Befriending calls. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Day Opportunities
Daycare Services – Care in a stimulating and caring environment in our Resource Centre in Uttoxeter. Please contact Sylvia Dunn or Carol Williams on 01785 788481
(sylvia.dunn@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service- Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital Community Support Team on 01283 566333 (Ext. 5002) (charlotte.bristow@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Volunteer Ward Support – To support people who are patients staying on a Ward at Stafford Hospital. Please contact Elizabeth Gooch (elizabeth.gooch@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) or Frances Carr (frances.carr@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) both on 01785 788498
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service – Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also help you arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.
3. CANNOCK CHASE DISTRICT COUNCIL
CANNOCK, RUGELEY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Ageing Well Services
Ageing Well - A range of activities for older people to promote well being including Extend Exercise Classes, Tai Chi, Walking, Shopping, Holidays and Social Trips. Please contact Jan Matthews on 01543 674479 (jan.matthews@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Children Matter - Intergenerational project that will embrace the skills and experiences of older volunteers and help pass down their wealth of knowledge to younger children in schools and Children Centres ie. Grandparent and Toddler Groups. Please contact either Janina Pearce or Rachel Robb on 01785 788484 (children.matter@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Walk & Talk Plus - Walking is a great way to exercise, meet people and have fun. Please contact Jan Matthews on 01543 301265 (jan.matthews@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Care and Help at Home
Befriending/Telephone Befriending - Relieving social isolation through a regular volunteer visitor or telephone contact. Please contact the Care & Help at Home team on 01785 788477 - available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Care at Home - Support Services for older people living at home, including Home Help, Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 - available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Enablement Service - Provides nightsitting and day time assistance to older people following illness, crisis or change of circumstances. Please contact 01785 788495 (mandy.broda@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Falls Support - Supports people who have or are at risk of falling. Please contact 01785 788495.
(mandy.broda@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Day Opportunities
Day Opportunities - Care in a stimulating and caring environment in our Penkridge Resource Centre at Roller Mill. Please contact Sylvia Dunn or Carol Williams on 01785 788481 (sylvia.dunn@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service - Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital and Community Support Team on 01785 788495. (mandy.broda@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Volunteer Ward Support - To provide practical help and activities for patients staying on a Ward at Cannock. Please contact Elizabeth Gooch (elizabeth.gooch@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) or Frances Carr (frances.carr@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) both on 01785 788498.
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service – Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also help you arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.
4. LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
LICHFIELD, BURNTWOOD AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Ageing Well Services
Ageing Well - A range of activities for older people to promote well being including Extend Exercise Classes, Tai Chi, Walking, Shopping, Holidays and Social Trips. Please contact Jan Matthews on 01543 674479 (jan.matthews@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Children Matter – Intergenerational project that will embrace the skills and experiences of older volunteers and help pass down their wealth of knowledge to younger children in a Grandparent and Toddler Group held in Cannock. Please contact either Janina Pearce or Rachel Robb on 01785 788484(children.matter@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Walk and TalkPlus - Walking is a great way to exercise, meet people and have fun. Please contact Jan Matthews on 01543 301265 (jan.matthews@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk
Care and Help at Home
Care at Home – Support Services for older people living at home, including Home Help, Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support;including Daybreak scheme which offers trained staff to sit with family members allowing carers to take time out. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service - Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital & Community Support Team on01543 412900 (Ext. 2992/2993) (sue.coleman@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service– Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also help you arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.
5. STAFFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
STAFFORD, STONE AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Care and Help at Home
Care at Home – Support Services for older people living at home, including Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Telephone Befriending - Relieving social isolation through Volunteer Befriending calls. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day.(kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service - Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital Community Support Team on 01785 788483. (stafford.hcss@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Volunteer Ward Support - To provide practical help and activities for patients staying on a Ward at Stafford Hospital. Please contact: Elizabeth Gooch (elizabeth.gooch@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) or Frances Carr (frances.carr@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) both on 01785 78849.
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service– Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also helpyou arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.
6. TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
TAMWORTH AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Ageing Well Services
Activities –Extend Exercise Classes in Tamworth Resource Centre at Meadowyrthe. Please contact Nicola Scott on 01827 315011 (nicola.scott@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Walk & Talk Plus - Walking is a great way to exercise, meet people and have fun. Please contact Jan Matthews on 01543 301265 (jan.matthews@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Well Being Co-ordinator – Encouraging and enabling local Tamworth residents to lead a healthier life style. Contact Kat Horner on 07919 167772 (kat.horner@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Care and Help at Home
Care at Home – Support Services for older people living at home, including Home Help, Personal Care, Night Sitting and Respite support;including Daybreak scheme which offers trained staff to sit with family members allowing carers to take time out. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Befriending/Telephone Befriending - Relieving social isolation through a regular volunteer visit or telephone contact. Please contact the Care & Help at Home Team on 01785 788477 – available 24 hours per day. (kristian.palmer@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Contact and Connect – Offering reassurance, help and support to enable older people to remain in their own homes. Also, to enable older people to find out what support and services are available and co-ordinate a range of services to ensure the best outcomes for people are achieved. Please contact Debbie Wilkes on 01827 475548.(debbie.wilkes@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Day Opportunities
Day Opportunities – Care in a stimulating and caring environment in our Tamworth Resource Centre. Please contact Carol Banks on 01827 315011(carol.banks@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk) or Sylvia Dunn on 01785 788481 (sylvia.dunn@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Hospital Services
Hospital and Community Support Service - Offers temporary support at home to prevent unnecessary admission to and on discharge from Hospital Ward and Accident and Emergency Departments. Please contact the Hospital & Community Support Team on 01543 412900(Ext. 2992/2993) (sue.coleman@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Information and Advice
Information and Advice Service– Free information on a range of topics including welfare benefits, community care, housing and transport issues. Please contact the Age UK South Staffordshire Helpline on 01785 788499 (helpline@ageuksouthstaffs.org.uk)
Trading Products and Services
In addition to these very special caring services, we offer a range of other products and services that you might not be aware of. We can help you sort out your Home and Travel insurance or your gas and electricity supply. Practical help – 24 hours a day/365 days a year – is available with our emergency Aid Call personal alarm service; and we can even take the worry out of paying for funeral expenses in the future. Age UK can also help you arrange your Car Insurance and provide information about Motor Breakdown Cover. Any profits generated by Age UK from selling these products and services go directly to support Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally. For further information please contact us on 01785-600602 or 01827-55616.