“Wonderful support to get forms for Blue Badge filled in, and at home. Successful. It makes such a difference to my life!” “Having people who listen to my needs and opinions, I was treated with respect. As you get older, it is important to be "seen"
We support older people who are registered with a GP in the county of Glocuestershire as well as their family and carers.
Title:
Mary's Story
Media Name:
Age UK Gloucestershire's Help Team
Media Date:
2025/11/24
Description:
How Mary was supported to navigate later life
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Ensure all older people receive the benefits they are entitled to by offering benefit checks and supporting with complex application forms to maximise success
Socially connect socially isolated and lonely older people to their community so they can improve wellbeing and overall physical and mental health in later life
Support older people, their families & carers with information and advice based on individual needs through our extensive partner organisation network
Educate those age 40 years+ to plan earlier for later life through our awareness campaigns to ensure our community is ready for later life transitions
To raise the voice of older people so that those with lived experience can influence key stakeholders and decision makers about matters that affect their lives
“Wonderful support to get forms for Blue Badge filled in, and at home. Successful. It makes such a difference to my life!” “Having people who listen to my needs and opinions, I was treated with respect. As you get older, it is important to be "seen"
We are delighted to work with Age UK Gloucestershire on raising the voice of older people across the county so their views can be heard on matters affecting their daily lives.
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