We have just received from the printers our glossy A4 “Guide to Later Life in Somerset and North Somerset Issue 2” booklet. This is a clearly laid out publication which gives information not just on the services that we offer but lots of other information which could be of interest to older people eg, benefit claims, retirements and information about care and for carers. We have a rather whizzy online flipbook of this guide which can be viewed here: Age Concern Flip Page Leaflet

Could you spare an hour a week? You could really help make life happier for older people in your community.

At independent local charity Age UK Somerset (not to be confused with the separate, much larger national charity Age UK) we are working hard to help older people feel less lonely, listened to, given help when they are struggling financially and to always be there when they have no-one else to turn to. But we can’t do it without your help.

Volunteers help us deliver our much-needed services in your community and throughout Somerset and North Somerset. We have a variety of roles which are interesting, satisfying and enjoyable. Our Volunteers say they feel good when they know they are helping, they like giving something back, they appreciate feeling a renewed sense of purpose and they enjoy meeting new people and learning new skills.
ü Help to reduce loneliness and put a smile on someone’s face with a friendly phone call, home visit or providing company and boosting someone’s wellbeing by walking and talking,
ü bring people together in fun chair based exercise groups
ü reduce financial anxiety by helping with benefit claims.
However much time you can spare, and whatever your interests, please get in touch – we will be keen to take up your offer of help.
Tel: 01823 345627 email: volunteers@ageuksomerset.org.uk
or for more information visit: www.ageuksomerset.org.uk/volunteering