AGE CONCERN (PLYMOUTH)
- PATRICIA VENTON HOUSE, ASTOR DRIVE
PL4 9RD PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Phone: 01752 221806
www.plymouthageconcern.org.uk
Short profile:
It was in 1942, shortly after arriving in Plymouth, a young bride, Elspeth Sitters began voluntary work visiting older people. She became acutely aware of the plight of many of the elderly residents of the City and set about seeking ways in which she might make an effective contribution to their welfare. Plymouth Age Concern still cares for the elderly people of Plymouth and still maintains its independence and self funding. The Charity is grateful to all it's benefactors, for whatever amount has been generously donated, to further the Charity and the good work it does.
Detailed description:
Most of us want to remain independent, to live in our own home for as long as possible, and to keep doing the things in life that we love the most. We can offer you travel, motor and home insurance; funeral plans; gas and electricity packages; and aids for the home, such as stairlifts and personal alarms. We are a successful national training provider that reaches over 10, 000 learners annually and offer services that have received recognition from Ofsted and the sector skills council Skills for Care. Our work involves the tailored provision of innovative learning solutions designed to address the needs of local people of all ages, professionals and employers throughout the UK and internationally.
Specifically we offer: Apprenticeships, qualifications, short courses and skills development programmes for success at work, particularly in the social care and health sectors. Employment acquisition initiatives, ‘planning for retirement’ services and learning in later life. Specialist support for providers of services to people in later life.
Age UK is the only UK charity to focus research funds exclusively on later life. That's because we believe that we should all be able to enjoy good health in later life, free from the diseases and disabilities associated with growing older and the consequences that they can bring about, such as social isolation, anxiety, frailty and loss of independence. The research we fund is providing answers and we've already seen significant breakthroughs in dementia, falls prevention, stroke and incontinence, to name a few.
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