Silver Surfers 55 plus

Age Concern Preston and South Ribble have ten major areas we can help you with from Day Support provision, Foot Care, Lunch Clubs and help you with your shopping. Services are upgraded frequently and new ones are coming online all the time. We strive to offer services second to none that make a difference to your independence.

Day Support - provision is for the physically and mentally frail older person who still lives at home- Monday to Saturday and most Bank Holidays

Community Links Scheme - visiting or telephoning socially isolated older people and supporting their participation in community life

Home Support - helping people to regain their confidence and independence in their own home after medical treatment in either the hospital or through the community health teams

Foot Care - offering basic nail clipping in clients own homes by fully trained staff and volunteers

Supported Shopping - a new service to provide assistance to people who are normally independent but for some reason cannot currently shop for themselves

Information & Advice Service - Provided through a team of specialist staff and volunteers by either personal visit or telephone enquiries. Over 3,600 older people used this service in 2003/2004 and we helped to access over £153,000 in benefits for older people

Advocacy Services - for people with dementia living in care homes or independently

Social/Leisure & Recreation Centres - Offering a range of activities aimed at promoting independence, improved mobility and health as well as combating isolation - come along and have some fun

Lunch Clubs - Providing social contact and a delicious hot meal in various locations including a multi-cultural lunch club.

Intergenerational Work - Working with local colleges, schools and nurseries for the provision of educational courses and opportunities to support younger people by sharing life’s experiences.