Age UK Plymouth

Age UK Plymouth exists to care for and work with older people and their carers in and around the City of Plymouth to improve their quality of life through the promotion of choice, opportunity and independence.

Contacts details

Address:The William & Patricia Venton Centre
Astor Drive
PL4 9RD

Telephone number: 01752 256020

Email address: Send an email to:enquiries@ageukplymouth.org.uk

Website address: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/plymouth/

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We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families, and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later in life.

We offer a range of services to help older people feel more included in the community. Our current aim is to try and tackle loneliness in the Plymouth area through numerous activities and one off events.

Our services

Hospital Discharge Service	Our Discharge Service exists solely to support the journey to independence by offering a high-quality, flexible, and free short-term service tailored to suit individual needs and aspirations. Our fully trained and experienced teams deliver a safe and caring service with an emphasis on promoting independence, social engagement, and good health and wellbeing.
Hairdressing - Elder Care and Dementia Specialist	Stylist Lyn has worked in hairdressing for over 30 years. With clients aged from 1 to 100, Lyn has experience working with people with mobility issues, long-term illnesses, and dementia.
Befriending	Reaching out to those most vulnerable across the city experiencing loneliness and/or isolation, our Befriending Service can match an individual with one of our friendly volunteers. Calls enable our clients to enjoy the comfort of a regular check-in, companionship, and the opportunity to access additional services as and when required.
Dementia Awareness Training	A one-day dementia awareness training course with a big difference. Not only was it co-produced with people living with dementia, but all the key learning points on this course are taught, via embedded video clips, by people who have dementia.
Gardening and Handyperson	Our Gardening and Handyperson Team can undertake basic gardening tasks such as cutting the lawn, weeding, planting flowers, clearing paths, etc. You can book a one-off visit or regular visits to suit your needs. All of our gardeners have their own equipment. We can also help with odd jobs such as changing light bulbs, hanging curtains, or with minor household maintenance.
Information and Advice	Age UK Plymouth can provide you with free, independent, and confidential information and advice on a range of issues relating to those aged 50+. This includes information on rights and entitlements, local services and support available, information on staying safe and warm at home, and housing options.

Activities and events

Computer Training	Learn how to use your digital devices, such as smart phones, computers, and tablets, with the help of our volunteers. We offer free one-hour sessions for all people over 50 to help learn how to use digital devices.
Jolly Elders	A group for those over 50 who want to get together and meet new people, with different themes and activities each week. There are only a certain number of spaces for each session, so please make sure to book in advance. We can also offer these sessions on a 1-2-1 basis for those who cannot attend.
Community Cuppa	Would you like to get out for a couple of hours, meet other people, and chat? Join us for our Community Cuppa for tea, coffee, cake, and company.
Veterans Brunch	Good food, good company, and good times. We run two brunch clubs a month at our Mount Gould Centre. An eight-item breakfast includes tea, coffee, toast, and good company. We also run a Veterans Sticky Bun Morning and a Veteran Walking Football session.