Age UK and COVID-19
Social Groups
All Age UK social and wellbeing groups including Men in Sheds and Daycare have had to stop for the time being.
Befrienders
This is currently now operating as a telephone based scheme.
Age UK /Macmillan service
Still open for phone calls on 07711 325517. Call if you need information, support or just a chat if you have been affected by cancer.
Hearing Aid Batteries
The Age UK Uppingham shop had to close last week. Age UK has been in contact with UHL Hearing Services and for those people who have NHS hearing aids, they can get their batteries by ringing 0116 2586230 or they can send a stamped addressed envelope
to Hearing Services, LRI Leicester LE1 5WW.
Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Have set up a dedicated Coronavirus helpline between the hours of 9.00 - 5.00pm Monday to Friday for practical and emotional help - 0116 299 2239.
A new national Age UK publication is attached and there is information on the local Age UK website.
Downloads
Download the full newsletter for more information about local services, ideas of things you can do whilst staying safe at home and useful contacts.
