Age UK Cheshire East by Excell Media

Cheshire

Guide to services Working with and for older people in (East) Cheshire

Registered charity number 1091608

All information is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change

Sharston House Nursing Home

Long Term Care and Respite

Sharston House is set in attractive grounds close to the pretty town centre conservation area of Knutsford. The house is an interesting combination of an old Victorian building with many original architectural details coupled with additional more recent bedrooms. Family Owned Excellent Reputation High Standards in Catering Care Quality Comission Compliant 24hr Nursing Care Pleasant Gardens and Patios Library Service Full Social Activities Programme

"I would like to say how pleased my sister and I were with the care and attention our mother received while she was at Sharston House. Your staff are a credit to you, her condition both physical and mental made her very difficult to deal with but she was treated with kindness and consideration." Mrs C (2013) "My mother reminds us often of the kindness and consideration that everyone shows her". Dr B (Dec 2013)

Manor Park South, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8AQ Tel: Fax: 01565 650656

Email: enquiries@sharstonhouse.co.uk Website: www.sharstonhouse.co.uk

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Welcome to Age UK Cheshire

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Age UK Cheshire is an independent charity committed to making later life a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience for older people in Cheshire. It provides a range of care and support services to enable older people to continue to live more independent and active lives and to remain in good mental and physical health for as long as possible. Our objectives in relation to the provision of services include: - Supporting older people to live at home - Enabling older people to make informed choices - Promoting the rights of older people - Promoting good physical and mental health - Providing social, leisure and learning opportunities - Promoting active citizenship - Monitoring well-being - Providing opportunities for volunteering

Our organisation is committed to working in partnership with others to achieve these service outcomes where possible. In order to carry out our work, Age UK Cheshire relies on voluntary support, including legacies, donations and volunteering. If you are able to provide support, whether financial or otherwise, please contact us on 01606 881 660.

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Advocacy

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Our Advocacy Service provides independent support, information and representation for older people who are vulnerable due to mental health or mental capacity issues, and who have no one else who can advocate for them. Our aim is to empower and enable people to explore their rights, express their wishes and make informed choices, when possible. The Advocacy Service is: F ,"#.#,"#,2 F 0## F -,$'"#,2' *

We have a small group of paid advocates working across the county. The team are supported by a group of dedicated volunteer advocates. Mental Health Advocacy: we aim to provide advocates for older people aged 65 and over who have a mental health condition. This may be some form of dementia or may be a functional mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA): is available to particularly vulnerable older people who lack the capacity to make certain important decisions about serious medical treatment and changes of accommodation, in adult protection cases and some care reviews. The Advocate gathers information, provides support to the person and represents their wishes, feelings, beliefs and values during decision-making processes.

Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA): is available to older people who are subject to the Mental Health Act. The Advocate helps the person to understand and exercise their rights under the Act, provides support and represents their views. If you would like to talk to an Advocate or want to make a referral to the Advocacy Service, please contact: The Advocacy Service, Age UK Cheshire, 314 Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich CW8 2AB. t. 01606 305004 f. 01606 881667 e. advocacy@ageukcheshire.org.uk Referral forms for this service can also be downloaded from our website. # 0# -.#, -," 7S 0'" 7 t@kk +Sp@kk.+@

Cheshire Chorus

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Join the Chorus and be heard! Cheshire Chorus is a membership scheme for people who are interested in the work of Age UK Cheshire and the issues affecting older people in the local area. By joining the membership scheme, you will have the opportunity to have your voice heard, be consulted and receive information on issues affecting older people. As a member of Cheshire Chorus you will receive a twice yearly newsletter keeping you informed of local and national issues that affect older people. You will also receive an invitation to our AGM and any other Age UK Cheshire open days or launches. In 2014, Age UK Cheshire will be re-launching Cheshire Chorus and introducing a new membership card. This will offer unique localised discounts and promotions to its members. Cheshire Chorus will also have a dedicated blog, accessible from Age UK Cheshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website and allowing members to post comments and opinions and share thoughts with like-minded people. If you would like to join the Cheshire Chorus membership scheme, please request an application form. Contact details: t. 01606 881660 e. cheshirechorus@ageukcheshire.org.uk

Dementia Advisor Service

Our Dementia Advisors deal with a wide range of issues, from helping to find practical support to completing benefit claim forms. The aim of the service is to support people to live independently at home for as long as possible and to improve quality of life at every stage of the dementia journey. Our Dementia Advisors are employed by Age UK Cheshire. They will never call unannounced and will always book an appointment in advance. All members of staff carry identification badges around with them that can be seen at any time. The Dementia Advisor Service is a free service which works in partnership with the Alzheimer's -!'#27 ," &#1&'0# '0# ," #1!3# #04'!#@ Our Advisors aim to build up a rapport with clients and their carers and can offer several home visits over the course of time to suit the individual. Some of the services our Home Visitor can offer, include: F A Home Safety Assessment, including the fitting of free smoke alarms F Help to access local services such as private care, befriending services, day/lunch clubs F Information on a wide range of topics including aids and adaptions, powers of attorney, planning for the future F Help to apply for disability benefits F Advice on a range of welfare benefits F Details on local carer's support services F Help to seek a diagnosis of dementia

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Our Dementia Advisor Service helps people living with dementia or memory loss and their carers by providing home visits to discuss any information queries, find services to suit individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and promote home safety.

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Independent Living Service

Information and Advice

Age UK Cheshire offers an Independent Living Service which provides practical advice and support to older people living in Cheshire.

This is a free, confidential and impartial service which offers a range of advice and information on a wide variety of issues affecting older people, their relatives and carers, including: F Consumer issues F Leisure F Money F Housing F Independent Living F Benefits F Community Care

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An Independent Living Advisor can help look at what care, support, activities and services are available in a local area whilst working to a clients’ budget. They are independent and work directly with the client helping with planning and organising all aspects of care and support needed.

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Direct Payments

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Our Direct Payments service provides information, support and advice for people aged 65+ who are in receipt of a Direct Payment from the council. Direct Payments is an alternative way of receiving care $0-+ -!' * #04'!#1@ -0 +-0# ',$-0+ 2'-,A .*# 1# contact 0845 053 0280

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We have 3 offices for people to drop in and speak to an advisor face-to-face or we can be contacted via telephone, email or post. 314 Chester Road Hartford Northwich CW8 2AB t. 01606 884440

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Mon-Wed 10am – 12pm

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Specialists for the over 50s

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Age UK Cheshire offers a range of tailor-made products and services including home, car and travel insurance designed with the over 50s in mind. For a face-to-face no-obligation quote, visit: Age UK Cheshire 4 Queen Street Chester CH1 3LG t +Qo.+ -," 7 Q 0'" 7 H *-1#" l.+Qm.+J t + Q l.+ #",#1" 7 Or call: 01244 401808

Home, car and travel insurance are provided by Ageas Insurance Limited.

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Men in Sheds

North West Personal Assistance

Based on the Australian movement, Men in Sheds is aimed at men over the age of 50 who would like to meet, share and learn new skills. Age UK Cheshire currently have 4 sheds, operating in Northwich, Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, each offering a range of activities, including

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F Wood and metal work F Community Projects F Computer sessions F Art F Model railways F Health awareness sessions

Designed and developed in consultation with employers, the North West Personal Assistance allows you access to information about people who want to be a PA or vacancies for PAs in your area, providing a cost effective service with a proven record of success.

Or you can join in just for a cup of coffee and a chat.

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Men in Sheds, Crewe Unit 16 Brierley Business Centre Mirion Street Crewe CW1 2AZ

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Supporting You

Wellbeing Co-ordinators

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Supporting You is a free and confidential service offering home visits to people aged 50 or over. Our Home Assessors help people to claim disability benefits, and put them in touch with local services that enable people to maintain their independence.

Our Wellbeing Co-ordinators work within GP surgeries and provide support and information to help older people registered with those surgeries to remain independent and manage long term conditions.

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Get Going Together

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Get Going Together is a three year project, funded by GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with Age UK, to improve the health and wellbeing of older people with long term conditions. Our team will be organising a range of exercise and fitness based programmes to meet the needs and interests of older people with long term health conditions. These will be a combination of high-level and low-level activities.

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Wellbeing Co-ordinators work on a one to one basis for up to 6 weeks to help and support older people to set out and work towards their goals. Some of the ways in which they can help include: F ',"',% -32 5& 2 %0-3.1 ," !2'4'2'#1 0# available in your area F Introducing opportunities for you to socialise and meet new people F Building confidence to manage health conditions F Providing contact information and encouragement to help you to take up physical activity

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Charity Shops

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Age UK Cheshire has four charity shops, based in Northwich, Crewe, Middlewich and Sandbach. They sell a wide variety of goods including clothes, books, toys and collectables. Our charity shop in Northwich is our first ÂŁ1 shop venture. Our shops rely heavily on stock donations so if you have any unwanted items hiding in a wardrobe or cupboard, please dig them out and bring them in. We are always happy to receive good quality, clean reusable items to our shops during our opening hours. Northwich tl '22-, 20##2 Northwich t p Telephone - 01606 43304 Crewe 143 Nantwich Road, Crewe CW2 6DD #*#.&-,# Q klmrk mpstlt Middlewich 43 Wheelock Street Middlewich lk t Telephone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 01606 837047 Sandbach 25 Bold Street, Sandbach CW11 1GR Telephone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 01270 753115 Opening Hours at all these shops are: .#, -," 7 S 0'" 7 t@nk + S o@nk.+ 230" 7 S t@nk + S o.+

All the income raised by these shops stays in Cheshire and is used by Age UK Cheshire to deliver its services.

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Join us as a Volunteer

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As a local charity, Age UK Cheshire relies on our team of volunteers to help us to provide services to thousands of local people in our Cheshire community. Older people rely on us and we could not continue without the generosity of our community to make sure the services we offer are here for today and all our tomorrows.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and share enthusiasm for helping older people in their communities. F - 7-3 & 4# $#5 &-301 5##) 2- 1. 0#= F Could you share your skills and experience with 31= F - 7-3 5 ,2 2- *# 0, ,#5 1)'**1= F Do you want to meet new people and help older .#-.*# 2 2&# 1 +# 2'+#= If the answer is yes to these questions, then why not join us as a volunteer. As a volunteer we will offer you: F Induction and initial training F Opportunities for personal development F Regular individual support and supervision F 3** 0#!-%,'2'-, -$ 2&# 2'+#A #,#0%7 ," 1)'**1 volunteers freely give F The opportunity to meet regularly with other volunteers F The opportunity to make new friends and attend social events F The opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of services F Reimbursement of travel and telephone expenses F Appropriate insurance cover

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Donations

Fundraising

Donations are vital to the work of Age UK Cheshire to enable us to continue to provide services for older people. However much you can give, whether it is a regular payment or a single donation we guarantee that every penny will be used for the benefit of older people in the county of Cheshire.

We are always on the lookout for people who will organise and run fundraising activities on our behalf; from coffee mornings with friends to a posh frock dinner dance or even a jumble sale or collection at a local fete. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for individuals as well as more established community groups. If you would like to support Age UK Cheshire with fundraising, please contact us, using the details below.

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If you would like to make a donation, you can do so in the following ways: Donate online: You can make a donation online by visiting our website at www.ageukcheshire.org.uk and going to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Support Usâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section Donate by cheque: If you would like to make a donation via cheque, please make your cheque payable to Age UK Cheshire and send it to: Donations Age UK Cheshire 314 Chester Road Hartford Cheshire CW8 2AB

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Age UK Cheshire Events: We hold a number of fundraising events throughout the year, including a quiz night, a ladies golf day and a Christmas concert plus a number of events in association with local community groups. Check out our website to find out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on near you. -,2 !2 #2 '*1B 0)#2',% ," 3,"0 '1',% t. 01606 305000 e. georgina.alexander@ageukcheshire.org.uk

Regular giving: You can also make regular (monthly, quarterly or annual) payments via our online donations page. Alternatively you can contact our head office on 01606 881660 and we'll send you a standing order form.

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Leave us a legacy: Legacies are crucial to our income and help us to sustain services upon which so many needy and vulnerable older people depend. Ask your solicitor to include Age UK Cheshire in your will.

Gift Aid: If you are a taxpayer, we can make your gift worth 25% more! The Gift Aid scheme allows charities to claim back the tax paid on donations, which means we get more out of the money you give to us.

Payroll giving: You can make regular donations to Age UK Cheshire through your salary. It means that we can plan ahead and make the most of your gift. Please contact your employer for more details.

Call: 07713 470 214

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