Ageing Well
There are lots of services available which help promote the wellbeing of older people and help to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. The following are services available in Stevenage which you can access.
Age UK Hertfordshire exist to promote the wellbeing of older people and to help make later life in Hertfordshire a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Support available includes, Active Ageing, Befriending Service, Dementia Support, Hospital and Community Navigation, Nutrition and Dietetics, help in the home and information and advice. Visit their website here for further information.
Herts Help can refer you to a range of services to support you to manage at home. These include a free Safe and Well visit in partnership with Herts Fire Service, information and referral to Herts Warmer Homes Programme, support to access falls prevention advice, support to access suitable equipment, Meals on Wheels and other services available. Visit their website here for more information.
HertsHelp Community Navigators can visit you at home and help you find the support you need together. Their community based service operates across the whole county. The service helps people to identify and access community support that will help people to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing. Ask your social care or health professional to refer you. Further details can be found on their website here.
Herts Help can give you the advice and support you need to work out the best way to pay for care. There are lots of things they can talk to you about including:
- care assessments and planning
- brokerage services
- if you qualify for local authority support
- deferred payments linked to the value of your home
- benefits advice
- debt counselling
- gaining intendent financial advice and financial planning.
Visit their website here for further information.
Visit the Hertfordshire County Council website here to find out more about staying safe and independent in your own home with services and equipment to make life easier. This includes Equipment, making changes and adaptations to your home, care at home, meals on wheels and technology to help you in your home.
If you’re looking for a care home, there are a number of options available. Visit the Hertfordshire County Council website here for further information including:
Care Homes – How to find and pay for them
Short Stay Services
Other Housing Options including sheltered housing, flexicare housing and sharing a home.
Age Concern Stevenage offer a wide range of free and confidential Information available for the over 50’s. A small independent local charity specifically for Stevenage people and surrounding villages. Visit their website here.
They hold a Benefits Advice surgery (restarting on 8 July 2021 and monthly thereafter) and a bi-weekly Footcare health clinic. Contact them on 01438 365 248 or email ageconcernstevenage@yahoo.com for an appointment. They run the Stevenage Shopmobility service so they have mobility scooters and wheelchairs for hire, both for use around the town or to take away for longer holiday periods.
Monday morning coffee mornings resumed Monday 27 September 2021, from 10am – 12noon in Daneshill House. Numbers are restricted please book your place by phoning 01438 314164 or emailing ageconcernstevenage@yahoo.com.
