Elderly care

  • Age UK

    Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

    Phone
    0800 055 6112

    Website
    Age UK

  • Dementia UK

    Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

    Phone
    0800 888 6678

    Website
    Dementia UK

    Email
    helpline@dementiauk.org

  • The Silver Line

    Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

    Phone
    0800 470 80 90

    Website
    The Silver Line Helpline

  • Alzheimer’s Society

    Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.

    Phone
    0333 150 3456

    Website
    Alzheimer’s Society

  • Macmillan Wellbeing Programme

    A programme of workshops and activity groups for people with progressive, life-limiting illnesses and their carers aimed at promoting self-management and peer support. Activities include Feel Good Days, relaxation groups, yoga classes, dementia groups, breathlessness, anxiety and fatigue management.

    Phone
    020 7787 1024

  • Escorting – Age UK

    Due to mobility issues or a lack of confidence, leaving the house can be a daunting prospect for many older people. Our Escorting volunteers are on hand to help people to get out and about, whether it’s on foot, public transport or by taxi.

    Phone
    020 8969 9105

    Email
    tcabello@aukc.org.uk

    Website
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea | Escorting

  • Shopper Services

    Escorted Shopper Service on a minibus provided for elderly and disabled residents of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

    Shopper Timetable
    Monday
    North, Waitrose, Kensington High St
    North, Sainsburys, Ladbroke Grove
    Tuesday
    South, Sainsburys, Cromwell Road
    Wednesday
    North, Sainsburys, Ladbroke Grove
    Thursday
    South, Kings Road
    Friday
    North, Tesco, Brook Green

    Phone
    020 8960 9020

    Website
    Westway CT | Community Transport & Training Services

  • Phone groups for the housebound

    Open Age runs weekly phone groups for people who are housebound. Creative writing, social groups and book groups are held over the phone and free of charge to participants. All people referred will also be visited at home by the phone group coordinator.

    Phone
    020 8962 4141