Age Concern Shropshire Telford and Wrekin

Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is a local charity which works tirelessly to make life better for older people in Shropshire. Although linked to a national federation, the charity is run by local trustees, campaigns for older people in the county and provides the services needed by Salopians. The charity has been working in Shropshire for over 50 years and has its headquarters in Shrewsbury and offices in Whitchurch, Ludlow and Telford.

Age Concern works to help all older people over 60 and that covers an enormous age range. Someone at the age of 60 would not consider themselves to be elderly, but could benefit from Age Concern's living well projects by taking a class is art, dancing, IT or Tai Chi.

They could take advantage of the pub clubs which offer companionship and a reasonably priced meal in pubs around the county.

Retirement brings life changing issues and Age Concern is ready to offer benefits help and advice and provide information on all issues concerning older people to allow them to make informed decisions. Those undergoing problems can be assured of the independent and trustworthy support of Age Concern’s Advocates.

Other Age Concern services focus on the needs of frail older people:

Age Concern has over 40 day centres around the county giving a friendly day out and a hot meal to older people who otherwise may rarely leave their home.

The Help at Home Scheme financed by Shropshire County Council and operating within the Council’s area, provides domestic help and volunteer visiting, assisting many older people to remain in their own homes.

The Home from Hospital Scheme operates in South Shropshire and Age Concern is part of the North East Shropshire Rehabilitation Team which gives short term support to older people undergoing a crisis in their life, such as illness.

With the help of a dedicated staff and some 600 volunteers, Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin is proud to offer an ever growing range of services to the people of Shropshire. The full list of our services can be found on these webpages

Age Concern's services are either free or charged at a very minimal cost and are available to all over 60 (in some cases a different age limit may apply).

News Update:
Sign up for the 2008 Walcot Walk and help us maintain our South Shropshire office in Ludlow (Sponsorship forms from Age Concern call tel: 01584 876039)

Sunday September 7 2008
Walcot Hall, Lydbury North (nearr Bishop’s Castle)
Sponsored Walks of 2, 4, or 9 miles
2 miles – depart 10.00am to 2.30pm
5 miles – depart 10.00am to 1.00pm
9 miles – depart 10.00am to 11.00am

Limited wheelchair access * Homemade refreshments

Gardens open 10.00am - 4.00pm

Dogs not permitted on walks * Dogs on leads welcomed in the gardens * Children need to be accompanied by an adult.