Age Uk Support

Do you have an elderly neighbour or is there someone living on your street you are concerned about? Give the person our contact details so they can get in touch with us so that we can provide them with the support that they need.

 0191 477 3559 or email us at infoandadvice@ageukgateshead.org.uk 

What we are doing…..

Coordinating a trusted community volunteer scheme for people to turn to for help. This will involve picking up shopping, getting urgent supplies, arranging prescriptions/deliveries, offering to do online shops for people, having friendly telephone chats

Extending our telephone advice line and ensuring availability for weekend and evening calls

Offering wellbeing support calls to older people identified as vulnerable and isolated