services presentation. our mission to promote the wellbeing of all older people throughout the city...
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Services Presentation
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Our Mission
To promote the wellbeing of all older people throughout
the City of Sunderland, improve their quality of life
and help them maintain independence.
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Day Clubs
• Run from Monday to Friday, 10am till 2pm• Find them in the following areas:
– Sunderland– Penshaw– Houghton– Hetton– Washington
• Enjoy a fresh 2 course meal and games!
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Day Centres• We have 2 day centres, at Redwood Grove, Silksworth and The
Mews, New Herrington• Fully trained and qualified care staff who make time spent at
the centres an enjoyable, fun and stimulating experience.• A range of activities such as bingo, gentle seated exercise,
positive health and wellbeing, quizzes and entertainment.• A tasty and nutritious two course lunch is provided, for which
there is a small charge.• A standard charge of £33.95 per day with most service users
being funded by Adult Services although we do have a number of private clients.
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Hospital Discharge Scheme
• For patients aged 60 and over• Who live alone or have no other support• Help to settle back into home life with
things such as:– Shopping– Light Housework– Collecting Prescriptions– Or just simply Companionship
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Social Focus Groups
• For people over the age of 50
• Helps an individual: – Make friends– Join in everyday social activities– Relax and learn to enjoy themselves– Build up confidence and self esteem
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50+ Forums
• Helps to make the voice of 50+ age groups be heard
• Tackles issues affecting older people• Aims to solve any issues raised
• We are always looking for help with our newsletters too!
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ActivAge Courses
• Family Tree Online
• Craft & Calligraphy courses
• Learn French, Spanish or German
• Gentle Seated Exercises
• Photo restoration…and more!!
• Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi & Dance Fit classes
• Computers/ Internet
• Line Dancing
• Local History
• Walking
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Sunderland Advice Service
We can offer free advice for the following issues to anyone aged 19 years and over:
• Debt- Whether you have one or a number of debts we can help to try and resolve any difficulties you are experiencing
• Housing- We can assist you with a number of issues around housing
• Employment- We can assist you with any problems you may be undergoing at work
• Welfare Benefits- We can check your benefit entitlement, and help you fill in the forms
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Volunteering
• Have you a few spare hours a week?• We have many and varied opportunities• Help us support many older and isolated
citizens of Sunderland and the surrounding area
• Find out what projects we have available today!!
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Advocacy
• A free, confidential and impartial service for People living in Sunderland/Washington who are aged over 50.
• Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to:- Express their views and concerns - Access information and services - Defend and promote their rights and responsibilities - Explore options and choices
• Advocacy can be useful whenever someone feels that their rights are not being respected, when an organisation or authority is not listening to them and/or in situations when they find it difficult to make their views heard.
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Friendly Faces
• Are you lonely and isolated?• We can arrange a friendly visit offering
company and a friendly chat
• If you know of someone who would benefit or would like to be a volunteer for this service please get in touch!!
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Telephone Service
• Do you know someone who would benefit from a regular friendly call?
• Giving them something to look forward to• Many callers build up a friendship with their
clients which leads them to be able to offer information and advice when the client asks for it
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LifeStyle Service• LIFEstyle is a new innovative service offered to people of all ages. • Our LIFEstyle service can now help you to remain independent and ensure
a good quality of life – with choice and control. • LIFEstyle is whatever you want it to be, for example: -Would you like help to go shopping? -Do you need someone to accompany you to the cinema or to other social events? -Do you need a little help with light housework?
Tell us what style of life you want and we will provide you LIFEstyle. It is your life, your choice. We will provide a quality service to enable you to live your life to the full.
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Dial-a-Driver Scheme
• The scheme is for anyone who needs help in attending an appointment, meeting a friend, and who cannot access public transport.
Project aims:- To provide cheaper transport to the beneficiary group - To enable users to get to and from doctors, chiropodist, hospital and social
engagements- To provide support from the volunteer drivers on the way in to and out of
appointments, and in the waiting room.
Covers the City of Sunderland including Hetton, Houghton and Washington
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Insurance Services
• Home Insurance- building and/or contents
• Car Insurance- personal and/or breakdown
• Travel Insurance- home and abroad, single or annual multi-trip
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Other Services
• Gas & Electricity
• Funeral Plans
• Stairlift’s & Bath Aids
• Recliner Chairs & Adjustable Beds Range
• Annuity Service
• Wills & Legal Services
• Personal Alarms
• Hearing Aids
• Age UK Weekly Lottery
• Equity Service
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Age UK Sunderland’s Groups
• Social Singles- Come along to our monthly meetings to meet new friends and companions in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
• Coffee and Company- Meet every Tuesday afternoon 1:30pm till 3pm at our No. 26 Information Café. An opportunity for people on their own to make new friends in a relaxed and friendly environment.
• Men’s Group- Meet every Friday afternoon 2pm till 3:30pm at our No. 26 Information Café. Come along and make new friends.
For more information call 0191 514 1131