GOING HOME FROM HOSPITAL? Age UK Cheshire is here to help! If you are aged 55 or over and living in the Cheshire area, then you can count on Age UK Cheshire to support you. We are working hard to run as many activities as possible in a covid-safe way, but some may have to be paused as we adapt to new guidance.
Information & Advice Our Information and Advice telephone service offers free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues. If you think you may have difficulty coping with everyday tasks and need a bit of extra support, you may qualify for additional financial help. Our team will be able to provide expert advice and can help on other issues such as what to do about getting your house adapted to suit your needs, where to find a reliable tradesperson and who to speak to about your rights. Our free Information & Advice telephone service is available on 01244 401500. Our Connect All – Digital Inclusion project is here for you. We know there are several reasons why some people don’t go online: • They don’t think it’s for them. • They don’t think it’s safe. • They don’t have support or have the correct kit. • They think it’s too complicated. • It’s just too expensive. If this is you, you’re not alone! Age UK Cheshire wants to help you understand how useful it can be. We can help you stay safe, loan you kit if needed, support you and explore with how the internet can be accessed as inexpensively as possible.
Our ‘Connect All’ project shows you lots of different ways that the internet is useful and can help you stay connected with the world. We hope that it encourages you to think about taking the first steps online – and we’re here to help! If you already have a tablet and just don’t have the confidence to use it – give us a call! If you don’t have a tablet and would like to loan one from us free of charge – give us a call! We will then link you up with a volunteer who can support you, by telephone, in taking your first steps online and finding out about all that the internet has to offer. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please get in touch with Amy on: 01606 720 431 and we can discuss with you how best to help.
Making the right choices The Independent Living Service offers independent information, advice and support to assist older people who have to fund their care privately to make informed decisions regarding their care needs and requirements. They also support people with all aspects of their direct payments. Direct Payments are payments which are made by the Local Authority. These would be paid directly to you if you decide to organise your own care. Our skilled and experienced Independent Living Advisors have access to a wide range of information on local services and activities. We can offer information and advice to support you in sourcing the care and support that best suits you and your needs. Including (but not limited to): • Arranging care with a care agency • Assisting with recruitment of a Personal Assistant • Providing ongoing technical advice and information on all aspects of directing your own care and employing staff legally • Managing paperwork • Carrying out DBS (police checks) on your Personal Assistants We will work with you and / or your family to set up your support package. We provide as little or as much assistance as you choose - you remain in control at all times. If you require advice and support in relation to maintaining your independence at home, then you can contact our Supporting You team. They can put you in touch with local services that will be able to help you maintain your independence as well as determine whether you might be eligible to claim benefits. For more information on our Independent Living Service, please contact us on 03333 660 107 (in Cheshire West and Chester only) or for our Supporting You Service, please contact us on 0151 348 8113.
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