Age UK Tiverton, Cullompton and Mid Devon
www.ageuk.org.uk
The Haven Centre, Broad Lane, Tiverton. EX16 5HE
Contact: 01884 255369 for details of all Age UK services
Or email: enquiries@ageukmiddevon.org.uk
Mon – Fri 9.30 – 12 noon and Tues – Thurs 9.30-3pm
Information and Advice
We offer a ‘one stop shop’ for information and advice on issues that are concerning you, or problems you are facing. We provide you with easy access to information and support you in understanding the options, helping you make informed decisions. Subjects we can advise on include Health and Social Care, Allowances and Benefits, Money Matters and Local services and support
Tiverton Hub at Tiverton Town Hall
Tuesday 9:30-12:30; Wednesday 9:30-12:30
Cullompton Hub at Culm Valley Centre for Health
Thursday 9:30 -12:30
Call 01884 242052 to make an appointment with an advisor.
Toenail Cutting service
This affordable foot care and toenail cutting service provides support and basic foot health advice to older people who cannot care for their own feet. It aims to improve older people’s mobility by providing simple prevention and support for people who can’t cut their nails themselves. This service takes place monthly at Culm Valley Centre for Health and Tiverton Hospital.
Toenail cutting £6.50 and fingernail £3.00.
Phone Ali on: 01884 255369 to book.
Computer and IT Support
IT may be everywhere, but that doesn’t mean everyone understands it. If you or a loved one could do with a bit of help and guidance using computers, tablets and Smartphones these sessions designed for the over 50s could be for you.
We have an IT suite, with a small network of computers open for taster sessions supervised by our IT expert. Some areas of interest to you may be: online shopping, family tree research, using smartphones, booking holidays, or using comparison web-sites. We also offer up to six lessons in a convenient location, covering computer basics. Cost is £5.00 for 50 minutes. Call Ben on 01884 255369 for more information.
Free legal and financial advice clinics
Volunteers from local professional firms offer free half-hour consultation sessions on specific legal and financial matters. Attendance is strictly by appointment only. To find out more and to book your free session, please call the office on 01884 242052, or email us at enquiries@ageukmiddevon.org.uk.
The Haven Centre (Day Care)
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9am and 3pm. Activities, entertainment, singing and a freshly cooked two-course lunch. More information on Age UK website or contact Simone or Lizzie on: 01884 251213.
Men in Sheds
Due to start in early 2018 – contact Age UK for details. Men’s Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they’re fun.