Aged 50+? Living in the Barnsley area? We are here for you! Age UK Barnsley is a local charity. Our mission is to promote the wellbeing, independence, dignity, choice and inclusion of older people in the Barnsley area. We offer the following services:
Information and Advice We offer a free, confidential and impartial Information and Advice service dealing with issues which concern older people. Our service has experienced members of staff and volunteers and has achieved the national Advice Quality Standard. We will provide you with relevant information for your situation, provide you with options and advice, support you in making telephone calls, form filling and signpost you to other relevant organisations. We can help with; • General Advice • State Pension Age Benefits • Health and Social Care • Housing options …and much more
Health and Wellbeing Centre We provide Day Care in a friendly and stimulating environment for people who need a little help with daily tasks as well as those with more complex needs. We also offer support for those with dementia and older people’s health conditions. Based at Queens Road, Barnsley, the service is available Monday to Friday (not Thursdays) each week 9.00am-2.30pm. We focus on supporting people to retain their existing skills, and to gain new ones and we believe that you are never too old to enjoy something new or different. You will need to contact your district social work office for an assessment of your needs under the Fair Access to Care criteria (FACS). We are also able to offer places to people who are currently outside the FACS criteria and who wish to purchase privately and to people receiving a Personal Budget.
