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Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
is a local charity which works tirelessly to make life better for older people in the county of Shropshire.
Age Concern nationally and Help the Aged have joined to form a new charity called Age UK. We are now working towards entering a partnership with the new organisation and changing our name. When we do that - which we hope will be later this year - we will still be a local charity, funded locally and providing the same services for older people here in Shropshire
We have been working in Shropshire for nearly 60 years. Our headquarters are in Shrewsbury and we have offices in Telford, Ludlow and Whitchurch
About Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
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.
for those with dementia and their carers
Our organisation is 60 years old in November 2010. Trustees decided that to celebrate 60 years of helping and supporting older people in the county - we should run an appeal to raise money to allow us to introduce a new service. After careful consideration it has been decided that the greatest need locally at present is additional support for those with dementia and their carers.
5,440 people are currently diagnosed with dementia - most of those people will have a carer so that means that the lives of perhaps 10,000 people in Shropshire are being affected by this illness. Helping is a huge challenge. We want to work with other local organisations to build on and learn from existing good practice. Money raised by the Diamond Appeal will enable us to set up - first one and then hopefully several more - drop-in centres in the county for those with dementia and those who care for them.
Could you help us by holding a fundraising event for the appeal - or donating the money raised at an event organised by a club or group of which you are a member? To request a fundraising pack contact us at: diamond.appeal@ageconcernshrops.org.uk or phone us on 01743 233123.
Please do something to help - we need just £25,000 to start this valuable work.
Dementia - Informing Assisting Mentoring Opening Doors Networking Delivering
Age Concern Shropshire Telford and Wrekin runs a number of befriending schemes around the county. All are free but contributions to assist Age Concern in its work are always welcome. Contact the Help At Home Scheme for more information on 01743 233788.
Day centres operate throughout Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin at various venues. Each day centre is local to its area. They open one day a week usually between 10am and 3pm (times may vary slightly). Contact the Head Office in Shrewsbury for further details on 01743 233123.
Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekins Living Well Project provides a range of inspirational activities and projects. Please contact Heather or Susan at Age Concern on tel: 01743 233123
Age Concern Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, 3 Mardol Gardens, Shrewsbury SY1 1PR