Age UK Dacorum

Dacorum

Guide to services Working with and for older people in Dacorum

Dacorum Lifeline This service enables you to get help at the push of a button.

If you have an accident, sudden illness or emergency, a trained operator will be waiting to discuss the problem and send appropriate help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

If you are unable to speak, help will be sent – no call is ignored .

Please note this service is only available to Dacorum residents.

For further information call

01442 228000 and ask for Lifeline.

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Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

About Age UK Dacorum: Who we are

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Age UK Dacorum is an independent charitable organisation, which observes the values, principles and good practice of Age UK. Our mission is 'to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience'. To achieve this mission we need to involve older people directly in defining needs, determining priorities and exerting control over the decisions that affect their lives.

Our values are to be: caring, effective, enabling, influencing and innovative.

Caring

Influencing

We act with understanding, sensitivity and respect in our dealings with older people and with each other. There are expectations of confidentiality and equal opportunity and a commitment to involving users. This is demonstrated very clearly in our day centres around the Borough.

We recognise that the interests of older people are complex and diverse. Our involvement with the Dacorum Health & Wellbeing Partnership ensures that the focus will be on the needs of the users.

Effective

We strive to identify new and changing needs and look for novel and creative ways to address them.

For example, we have introduced a new Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group, for people experiencing memory problems. This is proving to be very popular and we are hoping to expand the areas we can cover in the near future.

We make the best use of our resources to achieve our purpose so we can make a positive difference to the lives of older people. In Dacorum we are very fortunate that the County Council and Dacorum Borough Council recognises the effectiveness of our work and grants us funds towards meeting our objectives.

Enabling We help older people to achieve what they want in their lives, by working alongside them in the pursuit of their own objectives.

Innovative

Age UK Dacorum Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AE t. 01442 259049 f. 01442 218383 e. admin@ageukdacorum.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum

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Services .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Age UK Dacorum offers:

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Befriending - We provide friendship and support for older people who are lonely, bereaved, isolated or housebound. To encourage social interaction and companionship.

Friendship Teas - You are welcome to try our friendship teas. They are held once a month at Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and Kings Langley. Transport can be provided.

Telephone Club - Offering social contact and a chat on a regular basis and the chance to build friendship.

Carers Support - Offering help to older people caring for others. Providing emotional support as well as practical help. We hold group meetings in Hemel Hempstead and Tring.

Dacorum Social Clubs - Offering day care, door to door transport, hot midday meal, socialising and outings.

Handyperson Scheme - Offering small DIY jobs around the home for those with no other help available. We also fit security equipment and smoke alarms with free fire safety check on behalf on Herts Fire and Rescue Service.

Information & Signposting - We provide Information & Advice on a wide variety of subjects that concern older people including a free fact sheet service.

We are part funded by Hertfordshire County Council, Dacorum Borough Council and other organisations including donations from Herts Community Trust and The Garfield Weston Foundation.

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Activities & fundraising events ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Activities

Fundraising events

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Friendship Teas in Dacorum

We run a range of fundraising events throughout the year. Past events include; Quiz Nights, Golf Days, The Big Knit, Ebay sales, client calender, Christmas card sales & our popular Three Choirs Festive concert. Without these events and other fundraising activities we would not have sufficient funds to offer our range of services.

Age UK Dacorum run a number of friendship teas within the Dacorum area that give older people the opportunity to make new friends and socialise with others in their local community. At our teas you can; enjoy a cup of tea in the company of new friends, participate in a gentle sing along or listen to speakers on a wide range of subjects. No regular commitment necessary.

Yoga Classes ÂŁ5.00 per class 10.30 -11.30am Every Tuesday at: Douglas House, SHU Shrublands Road Berkhamsted HP4 3QQ This is a chair yoga class for anyone over 50.

The class concertrates on relaxation, breathing exercise and gentle stretching. It is not a strong physical workout and is suitable for beginners Those who have attended the class have found that the class has a calming and relaxing effect and provides gentle exercise which helps with flexibilty and balance.

All equiptment is provided. Students should wear loose clothing so that they can move freely.

No previous experience of yoga is required. If you have never attended a class before you are very welcome to come along and try out a class. You will be able to pick up the yoga very quickly and it is perfectly OK to join the class at any time.

For more information on all our events check our website, for up to date details. www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum

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How can you help support Age UK Dacorum? .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Volunteering - this is great fun and very rewarding.

Whether you give two hours per month or a half - day or more each week, we would welcome your help. We offer training and support for a wide variety of roles across the organisation.

Alternatively we are looking for volunteers for fundraising opportunities throughout the year.

Make a donation - if you would like to send a cheque, please make it payable to Age UK Dacorum. Alternatively donations can be made through www.justgiving.com/ageukdacorum.org.uk If specified, a donation can be credited to any individual project or projects. Use Gift Aid and you can make your donation worth more.

Leave a legacy - legacies are crucial to our income and help us sustain services upon which so many vulnerable older people depend.

We welcome support from businesses including sponsorship opportunities campaigning partnerships and Charity of the Year support.

Every penny raised in Dacorum stays in Dacorum.

For further information please contact: Age UK Dacorum Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AE t. 01442 259049 f. 01442 218383 e. admin@ageukdacorum.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum

The Gold Standard of Care

Choosing a care home can be a daunting experience.

Visit your nearest Gold Care Home, to see and sense for yourself the genuine care, compassion and respect our residents experience.

GCH Queensway House , Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 5NP

80 Bedrooms. Manager: Christine Larner 01442 266 088.

Residential & Dementia care. Quiet location with landscaped gardens.

GCH Queensway House has achieved Investors in People accreditation and at the most recent inspection by the Care Quality commission was awarded 3 Star Excellent rating.

GCH Heath Lodge, Welwyn, Herts AL6 9SN

67 Bedrooms. Manager: Lisa Hull 01438 716 180.

A beautiful residential care home, set in landscaped gardens.

GCH Autumn Vale, Welwyn, Herts, AL6 9SN

69 Bedrooms. Manager: Lucy Davidson 01438 714 491.

Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Enablement care.

A newly built home in a tranquil countryside setting. Situated on a private, quiet road, with beautifully maintained gardens

GCH Halcyon Days, Graveley Nr Stevenage Herts SG4 7LU 57 bedrooms. Manager: Mandy Carey 01438 315 588.

GCH Martin’s House Stevenage,Herts SG1 5LL

60 Bedrooms. Manager: Michelle Bladen 01438 351 056.

A popular and centrally located home with “wheelchair friendly”, well established garden. Residents can enjoy our sunny conservatory and also the extensive daily activities programme.

‘individuality, dignity and respect’ Find out more by visiting our website www.goldcarehomes.com or call us on 01895 257 010

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Thoughtful support from people you can trust Surecare provides the highest quality care to the elderly, supporting them and their friends and family, providing care staff in your own home, Nursing and Residential care homes.

Surecare staff are CRB checked, fully trained, warm and friendly, the kind of people you’d be happy to welcome.

Surecare staff receive regular supervision and refresher training.

We encourage our staff in their professional development and many have NVQ’s in social care.

Make a change for the better, contact us today.

Life enhancing care and support, is closer than you may think.

To discuss your individual requirements please call your local centre.

Unit 22b Herefordshire Business Centre London Colney AL2 1JG Telephone: 01727 828 203 info@surecarestalbans.co.uk www.surecarestalbans.co.uk

From just a couple of hours a day, to full time care, our service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call us on: 01442 233599

What makes an ideal care home?

A friendly, stimulating atmosphere

A convenient, central location

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Contact Us .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

To find out more about any of our services please contact us: Age UK Dacorum Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AE t. 01442 259049 f. 01442 218383 e. admin@ageukdacorum.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum Although we would like to thank all of the sponsors within this folder for their support, neither Age UK Dacorum or Excell Media Ltd can recommend or endorse any services or products that they may supply.

Age UK Dacorum registered charity number 1098150. Company Registration Number 4723614.