Age UK #Westminster is an independent charity that was formed in 1947 to offer support to people aged 50 and over and to campaign on their behalf.
Westminster, London
Joined January 2011
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Thank you to @JuliaRTrust for supporting our Christmas Lunch Project.
Your support will help bring older people together during the festive season. We also deliver over 300 meals to older people experiencing loneliness on Xmas Day, thanks to volunteers from St Pauls School.
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Silver Sunday celebrates Older People and helps them make friendships and have fun. This year Westminster has had over 60 events around the 4th October. Today Cllr Flight and myself visited events at Lords Cricket Ground, the Dog Show, Tea at the Hippodrome and Leonora Care home.
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This week is #FallsPreventionWeek. Our friends over at Steady on Your Feet Milton Keynes have created some great toolkits with tips & tricks to help you decrease the risk of falling. Head to the new website to see the info & local support available to you. milton-keynes.steadyonyourfe…
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⚡ Your energy supplier has to let you know if they’ll increase prices.
They should tell you in a reasonable amount of time before the change takes place - this is called giving you notice.
Read more on our website ⤵️
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TfL urged to establish rules for e-bike operators ahead of London-wide rollout
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Because we believe that older people must not be left behind, we’re calling on the Government to launch a major digital inclusion drive, while protecting offline access to essential services.
Read more from @Car_Abrahams in @Daily_Express 👇
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ALT Purple background with a quote in white text: "Many older people feel ‘bullied’ to go online and looked down on if they haven’t got the same online skills as someone fifty years younger, who grew up with digital tech." Attributed to Caroline Abrahams CBE, Charity Director at Age UK. Age UK logo at the bottom left, with the tagline "Let's change how we age."
At Age UK Westminster, we're always looking for ways to improve our services and ensure we're meeting the needs of older people in our community.
Take a few minutes to complete our short survey.
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Not sure what support is out there for you or someone you care about? At Age UK Westminster, we offer befriending, activities, information & advice and more — all designed around what actually matters to you. Find out more below.
For one year only, the TCS London Marathon is taking place over TWO days and we have places in the first-ever Saturday London Marathon.
Join Team Age UK Westminster 2027 and help older people across Westminster live happier lives.
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Last week we were delighted to come together for our 2026 Volunteer Awards.
We were also honoured to be joined by our local councillors, who helped us celebrate the outstanding contribution they make to the community.
To every single Age UK Westminster volunteer – thank you.
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Conservative Councillors Flight, Rigby Amos and myself were honoured to attend @ageukwest Volunteer Awards Ceremony in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour. We applauded the excellent work volunteers do to help Westminster’s elderly residents to be more independent and lead a fulfilled life.
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Scammers can target authorised holiday home booking sites. 💻
Only use secure payment methods and if you’re unsure, contact the official site to check the legitimate ways to pay.
Protect yourself from scams:
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Our Ukraine Community Support Project helps Ukrainian individuals and families connect, learn and thrive in Westminster.
Together we're building stronger, more connected communities. ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
#CommunitySupport #UkraineSupport #AgeUKWestminster
Living with dementia can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone.
Our Dementia Service offers support, activities and guidance for people living with dementia and their carers.
Find out more:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
A friendly conversation can make all the difference.
Our Befriending Service helps older people stay connected through regular contact and companionship from trained volunteers.
Learn more:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
#Befriending #AgeUKWestminster #EndingLoneliness
Want to feel more confident online?
Whether you're learning to use a smartphone, tablet or laptop, our Digital Inclusion service can help you build your skills and confidence.
Find support:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
Planning ahead can provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Our Lasting Power of Attorney service can guide you through the process and help you make important decisions for the future.
Find out more:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
Did you know you could be entitled to additional financial support?
Our team can help you understand what benefits and grants may be available to you.
Learn more:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
Need help navigating later life? Our Information & Advice team provides free, confidential support for older people, their families and carers. From benefits and housing to practical advice, we're here to help.
Find out more:
ageuk.org.uk/westminster/our…
🎉 Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉
This week, we're celebrating the amazing volunteers who make such a difference across Age UK Westminster.
To all of our volunteers – thank you.
Please join us in thanking our incredible volunteers this #VolunteersWeek.
