What is Age Concern?

“Our mission is to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.”

AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY
The Centre , Castle Row, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QY

Telephone:01227 462368
Fax:01227 780246
e-mail accanterbury@tiscali.co.uk

We are a charity whose aim is to improve the lives of older people residing in Canterbury and surrounding villages.

Six days a week our three mini-buses make twenty two trips out to collect frail older people to bring them in to the centre for day care.

We provide a variety of social  day care services and facilities including hairdressing, toenail cutting, lunches, advice and information, help with form filling, art classes and a quiet room with a library where we hold weekly Holy Communion and computer lessons.

As well as the main room which doubles as a dining and entertainment room we also have a drop-in café area.

On three days a week we open our separate dementia day care facility which is known as The Collins Unit.

Both our dementia care support workers and our care navigator visit people in their own homes to give information, choices and support.

AGE CONCERN WHITSTABLE
The Connie Packington Day Centre, Vulcan Close, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4LZ

Tel: 01227 272055
Fax: 01227 272055

Age Concern Whitstable is able to offer day care in a purpose built facility that is able to provide for the needs of both the able bodied and those with a level of physical or cognitive impairment. Transport, subject to availability can be provided using fully adapted vehicles with tail lifts.

Our aim is to provide a day centre that includes midday meal (cooked in our own kitchen) and a level of activities including outings that will enhance the day and benefit the user. The level at which our users wish to be involved is a matter of personal preference, some people just enjoy the opportunity  to meet friends and chat.

If you wish to know more for either yourself or a relative or friend please do not hesitate to contact the day centre manager to arrange either to visit us to look round or for a home visit to discuss this matter further. There is a charge for this but we always aim to keep this at an affordable level.

All users have access to a registered Chiropodist who attends the day centre on a self employed basis (there is a charge for this service).

If required (subject to availability) assisted bathing in a fully adapted bath can be arranged. (there is a charge for this service).

We run on behalf of the Kent Library Service a small library.

A small shop is located within the day centre which sells a range of produce.

A hairdresser attends three days a week for the benefit of the day centre users.
(there is a charge for this service)

A one to one outreach service for those caring for loved ones that are suffering with dementia.

Please contact either Dawn Klein or Rosemarie Almond
01227 281189 (answer phone)  for further details.

Home from Hospital is a service that can provide a shopping service/light housework for a period after you have left hospital (no personal care can be provided). Please call Lindy Charters co-ordinator on 01227 281189 (answer phone) for details.

A registered Chiropodist attends the centre on a Thursday and Friday mornings (by appointment only) to treat people within the community. Basic toenail cutting is currently £10 other treatment that may be required will be discussed and priced on the initial visit please call 01227 272055 for further details.

A laundry service including collection and delivery (subject to availability) can be arranged. For details please call Susan Goodearl on 01227 272055 a small charge is levied for this service.

Assisted bathing can be offered again subject to availability (users of this service must be of pensionable age) this is a grant subsidised service and the charge is currently £5. The user must be able to wash themselves and be able to weight bear.

A member of Hi Kent attends on a regular basis to give advice, retube and replace batteries in hearing aids.

A limited amount of equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes and toilet risers are available on short term loan.

Confidential advice and assistance in completing applications for Attendance Allowance and other benefits is available.

Our centre could not run without the invaluable services and help of volunteers, if you were able to give some time to this worthwhile cause we would like to hear from you.

AGE CONCERN HERNE BAY

Age Concern Herne Bay provides a variety of services to older people, their families and carers. Some services are free, for others a reasonable charge is made. Some services are provided direct to a person at home, others are provided at one of our two centres in the town.

Other services available:

Handyman Someone to help out with minor home maintenance and small repair jobs at a reasonable cost.

Dementia outreach service A support service for those caring for a family member who is suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Information and form filling service This can help withy filling in forms, check your benefit entitlement and give you accurate and up to date information.

Toe nail cutting service For a small charge this service is available at the Hampton Centre.

Laundry This service is available to those who are unable to manage their own laundry which is collected and delivered on a weekly basis.

Computer Lessons Once a week a volunteer provides basic lessons on computer, internet and e-mail skills.

Opening times

The Hampton Centre opens seven days a week from 9 pm. to 4 pm.

A home cooked meal and transport is provided. Those attending can also use the other services available at the centre