Supporting Older People

Age UK Wandsworth

Age UK Wandsworth is an independent local charity. They’ve been working in the local community to help older people for over 50 years. They have 14 dedicated staff and over 200 volunteers helping them to deliver services and activities for older people in Wandsworth.

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/wandsworth

Wandsworth Borough Council

If you look after someone who needs support because of an illness or disability and cannot manage without help, you could be considered a carer. Any carer who appears to need some support has the right to an assessment to see if they are eligible for support from the council and how they can help you.

Website: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/carers

Wandsworth Dementia Support

Their dementia support workers offer information and practical guidance to help you understand dementia, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future. They offer information to people who are worried about their memory and ongoing support to people affected by dementia face to face, over the phone or in writing.

Website: Alzheimer’s Society: Wandsworth Dementia Support

Silver Line

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

Telephone: 0800 470 8090

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

W:ISH - Optimal Ageing Project

Wish is a new digital service to help you keep fit and well. We are working with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Sir Muir Gray and Digiatrics Limited to create a this new digital health and wellbeing service. The aim of W:ISH is to provide information and tools to help you keep fit and well, especially after lockdown.

W:ISH Helpline, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00: 01494 60 11 33

Website: www.nhswish.com

W:ISH Poster: W:ISH Poster (pdf)

Wandsworth Carers Centre

Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is a registered charity and limited company that has been providing support to unpaid Carers in Wandsworth since 1995. Their vision is a society where Carers are recognised and valued for their contribution and have choice and control that enables them to care, to stay healthy and to lead fulfilled lives.

Facebook: @Wandsworthcarersonlinecommunity

Twitter: @CarerWandsworth

Website: www.carerswandsworth.org.uk

Dementia

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

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org