Useful Information
Age UK Cornwall Helpline
Can help with an application for attendance allowance (this can help to pay for a cleaner or personal assistant), Active Living Support and other advice and support: Call 01872 266383 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cornwall/
Cornwall Link
Online Directory for Support and Activities – https://cornwall-link.co.uk/
TAP Transport Age UK Cornwall
Transport service to get to medical appointments – 01872 223388 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cornwall/our-services/transport-services/
Volunteer Cornwall Transport Scheme
To help with medical appointments or just to get to the shops, support group or library – 01872 265 300 https://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk/vctransport/volunteer-cornwall-transport
Volunteer Cornwall Befriending and Walking Buddies
Local support for people who would like a weekly phone call and support for confidence building to go out. 01872 266988 https://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk/covid19-volunteers/request-support/16-pages/402-telephone-befriending-2
Digital Inclusion
Help and support with computers and I pads – email digitalinclusion@cornwall.gov.uk or call 03001234111
Age UK Fact Sheets
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/
Cornwall Hospice Listening Ear Service
Although not a counselling service, we can offer information, support and signposting via the telephone with 6 calls of up to an hour.
communityservices@cornwallhospice.co.uk
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a free, confidential telephone service just for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24hrs a day, 7 days a week.
Pension Credit
Pension Credit: Overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Helpline: 0800 731 0469
Citizens Advice Cornwall
Duchy House 21 Dean Street
LISKEARD
Cornwall
PL14 4AB
Age UK Active Living Support Service
Age UK Cornwall | Active Living Support
Active Living Support enhances and enriches the lives of older people. It does this by offering a high-quality service that is tailored to a person’s needs. We offer this service across Cornwall and from the comfort of your own home and/or within the local community. Our services include aspects of home support, shopping, gardening, social activities, companionship, and administration.
Cornwall Link
Online Directory for Support and Activities – https://cornwall-link.co.uk/
Move More, Falls Prevention Course
Self-refer to info@icareimove.com or contact number 0800 0541 118