Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon
supports people aged 60+ in Barnstaple
and the North Devon District.
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Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon
supports people aged 60+ in Barnstaple
and the North Devon District.
Scroll down
for more
9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
North Devon Help Desk and Benefits Service
Community Transport
Shopping Service
Community Activities
Befriending
Carer Support
Housekeeping Service
Wheelchair/Scooter Hire
Our community delivered services reduce loneliness and isolation, improve health and wellbeing and support independent living.
There is a great need for these services, and we always have waiting lists. If you can volunteer a little time to support someone in your community, we would love to hear from you.
Our community delivered services reduce loneliness and isolation, improve health and wellbeing and support independent living.
There is a great need for these services, and we always have waiting lists. If you can volunteer a little time to support someone in your community, we would love to hear from you.
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Service charges are kept to a minimum to help cover the cost of volunteer expenses. Donations and legacies are gratefully received and allow the Charity to continue to provide these essential services.
DONATIONS
“I attend the afternoon club. I get a little forgetful and my husband takes me and fetches me It helps me to meet people.”
“Age Concern is my lifeline, it keeps me from becoming lonely, my wife died 8 years ago and it keeps me going out.”
“I am so grateful for Age Concern. Since Covid a lot of clubs have closed and not reopened. Age Concern is there for me.”
“I know I can call on you and you are always there to help. I have used the service for 18 years. I couldn’t manage without you.”
“I care for my husband and can’t leave him alone. I need someone to talk to. Age Concern has made such a difference to my life.”
“A very kind and helpful lady came to see me and filled in my benefit forms. I now get Attendance Allowance and a Blue Badge. It has changed my life.”
“I would like to thank you again for all the help you gave me. You came to my home and helped me apply for a Blue Badge and Attendance Allowance, which I never thought I could apply for. It is a great help with personal care and help around the house.”
“A chap helped us sort out our Council Tax and get a reduction.”
“I have no smart phone or computer, I couldn’t manage without your help.”
“The extra financial support has contributed to my quality of life and eased the pressures of everyday living.”
“I love volunteering for Age Concern, it is the best thing I have done in a long time. I am getting out now and looking forward to my next visit.”
“Yes, I absolutely recommend volunteering for Age Concern.”
“My husband going to your Pop-In Mornings gives me some free time to unwind.”
“Because the volunteer visits my husband, he has something to look forward to and talk about, he appears happier and more connected.”
“The Carer Support Service helps me. I get a break for a couple of hours, and I feel that I have some support and outside help.”
“Its great to be able to go somewhere that is friendly and warm, I attend as many of your activities as I can, especially in the winter.”
“I love the bingo and singing, please do more!”
