Age UK have announced several new services to help older people navigate their way through the current pandemic.

Friendly Phone Calls

The ‘Friendly Phone Calls’ service is for people who are feeling a bit low or lonely and would like to chat with someone. You need to register for the service by emailing info@ageuksomerset.org.uk or calling 01823 345610. Leave your name and number and a member of the team will call you back.

Information and Advice Phone Line

They also have a free, confidential extended information and advice service offering support on all kinds of things including benefits and entitlements and how to find help during lockdown. This service is open to both old people and their families and carers. The team are working from home so if you leave a message they can call you back. Email infoandadvice@ageuksomerset.org.uk or call 01823 345613 for this service.

New Coronavirus Support Website

The new Age UK Coronavirus support website is full of useful information and resources including where to find local support and food deliveries, how to stay active at home and ideas for things to do. The website has a live chat service so you can have a text-based chat with an Age UK team member if you require further assistance.

Download a leaflet with info about all of the Age UK services (pdf)