Organisation: Age UK Birmingham
Age UK Birmingham
Age UK Birmingham is an independent local charity, working alongside Age Uk Sandwell to support the older people of the City of Birmingham and the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. We've been working in the local community to help older people for 30 years in various forms.
Pathways Covered
Overview
How we can help
Our Home Falls Prevention Service supports older people to reduce the risks of
a fall at home by fitting equipment and
making small changes around the house.
What kind of jobs do we do?
Our Falls Prevention Officer will visit you
at home to discuss safety in your house
and the changes you would like to make
to increase your confidence and safety at
home.
What we do
What kind of jobs do we do?
We can:
• Fit a key safe
• Move & assemble furniture
• Carry out small household repairs
• Fix toilet seats
• Complete small carpentry jobs
• Fit grab and stair rails
• Carry out security checks
• Change light bulbs
• Secure loose carpets/rugs
• Provide non-slip bath mats
• Free Energy Checks (draught proofing and energy saving equipment)
Eligibility criteria applies and some maintenance jobs are excluded.
Work is carried out to reduce the risk of falls.
Where we do it
Our Falls Prevention Officer will visit you at home to discuss safety in your house and the changes you would like to make to increase your confidence and safety at home.
How to access
Eligibility criteria applies and some maintenance jobs are excluded.
Work is carried out to reduce the risk of falls.
To find out more, please contact us on:
T: 0121 437 0033 ext 1501
E: fallsprevention@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
W: www.ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Overview
How we can help
Our Home Falls Prevention Service supports older people to reduce the risks of
a fall at home by fitting equipment and
making small changes around the house.
What we do
What kind of jobs do we do?
We can:
• Fit a key safe
• Move & assemble furniture
• Carry out small household repairs
• Fix toilet seats
• Complete small carpentry jobs
• Fit grab and stair rails
• Carry out security checks
• Change light bulbs
• Secure loose carpets/rugs
• Provide non-slip bath mats
• Free Energy Checks (draught proofing and energy saving equipment
Where we do it
Our Falls Prevention Officer will visit you at home to discuss safety in your house and the changes you would like to make to increase your confidence and safety at home
How to access
Eligibility criteria applies and some maintenance jobs are excluded.
Work is carried out to reduce the risk of falls.
To find out more, please contact us
on:
T: 0121 437 0033 ext 1501
E: fallsprevention@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Overview
Later Life Planning
We understand how important it is to look after yourself and your loved ones. When it comes to making decisions about your money and legal matters, our qualified team can help you find peace of mind. We offer a wide range of services to help people in later life.
What we do
Making a Will
Making a will is important because it allows the people you choose to sort things out easily when you die.
Where we do it
Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs)
A lasting power of attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint someone you trust to make decisions for you
How to access
Making a Will
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/birmingham/our-services/wills-and-lpas/wills/
Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs)
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/birmingham/our-services/wills-and-lpas/lpa/
Get in touch
For more information, please call our later life planning team on 0121 437 0033 or email llp@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Overview
Information & Advice
Age UK Birmingham offers a free and confidential information and advice service for people aged 50 and over, their families and carers.
About the Information & Advice Service
Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers provide free, confidential and independent information on a wide range of subjects including:
* Welfare benefits
* Consumer problems and rights
* Housing options
* Health
* Care at home
* Residential care
* Family and personal matters
* Accessing local services
* We can help complete forms (e.g. Benefits, Blue Badges, Housing/Council Tax Support, etc.), make telephone calls and write letters if needed.
If we are unable to help you, we will put you in touch with someone who can.
What we do
We can help complete forms (e.g. Benefits, Blue Badges, Housing/Council Tax Support, etc.), make telephone calls and write letters if needed.
If we are unable to help you, we will put you in touch with someone who can.
Appointments
All forms such as those for Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), DLA and any other benefit, Blue Badge or support forms are completed by appointment only.
Where we do it
Pre-booked appointments are available for the following locations, (contact us as detailed above to discuss):
• Anne Maries Howse Centre - Mondays (except bank holidays) 9:30am - 2pm.
• Kenrick Centre - Tuesdays 9:30am - 3:30pm
• Oscott Community Centre - Wednesdays 9:30am - 3:30pm
• Stratford House, Stratford Place, Birmingham B12 0HT - Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
• Deelands Hall Community Centrem Feelands Road, Rubery, B45 9RR - First Friday of every month 9:30am - 2:30pm.
• Hub on The Green, Bournville - Last Friday of every month. 9.30am - 2.30 pm
How to access
Appointments
All forms such as those for Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), DLA and any other benefit, Blue Badge or support forms are completed by appointment only.
Email: info@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 437 0479
Age UK Birmingham offers a free and confidential information and advice service for people aged 50 and over, their families and carers.
About the Information & Advice Service
Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers provide free, confidential and independent information on a wide range of subjects including:
* Welfare benefits
* Consumer problems and rights
* Housing options
* Health
* Care at home
* Residential care
* Family and personal matters
* Accessing local services
* We can help complete forms (e.g. Benefits, Blue Badges, Housing/Council Tax Support, etc.), make telephone calls and write letters if needed.
If we are unable to help you, we will put you in touch with someone who can.
Appointments
All forms such as those for Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), DLA and any other benefit, Blue Badge or support forms are completed by appointment only.
Accessing the service
You can contact our Information and Advice service in a number of ways.
By phone: 0121 437 0479
By email: info@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Please do keep an eye on our Facebook page and Twitter feed for any minor changes to opening times or operational disruption:
Overview
Memory Care
“Spend the day doing something you enjoy”
Age UK Birmingham provides personalised day care for those who are living with dementia.
Our day care welcomes you to:
Stay active by taking part in activities to feel supported and improve your wellbeing.
What we do
Our day care welcomes you to:
Stay active by taking part in activities to feel supported and improve your wellbeing.
Take up new hobbies or enjoy doing old ones, including
• dancing,
• bingo,
• gardening
• quizzes,
• exercise,
• reminiscence
• and many more.
Get support on anything you need from compassionate and experienced staff.
Enjoy a two-course healthy meal during your day.
We provide:
• Something fun and unique for everyone.
• Fully trained staff providing sensitive, supportive, personal care in friendly, safe and comfortable environments.
• The promotion of wellbeing for people living with dementia by encouraging independence through the development of friendships.
• A day service to reduce isolation and offer a wide range of activities and opportunities while promoting wellbeing and increased quality of life.
• Carer respite break opportunities throughout the week; flexibility is offered around the needs of clients and carers.
• Door to door transport is also provided.
Where we do it
Perry Tree Centre
280 Dovedale Road
Birmingham
B23 5BX
United Kingdom
How to access
To contact our centre for more information please contact us on 0121 437 0033 or email memorycare@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Please contact us for details on the fees and advice about funding from the local authority.
Day care sevices are currently being provided at:
Perry Tree Centre, Dovedale Road, B23 5BX (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays)
Perry Tree Centre
280 Dovedale Road
Birmingham
B23 5BX
United Kingdom
Email: memorycare@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 437 0033
Overview
Age UK Birmingham is a Delivery Partner of Birmingham Carers Hub, a free service offering a range of support to unpaid family carers in Birmingham. You can access support if you only provide a couple of hours care a week and you don’t need to be in receipt of carer benefits.
What we do
Looking after somebody with dementia can feel exhausting and you may feel quite lonely especially if the dynamics of the relationship with the person that you provide care for has changed. Meeting with other people in the same position as you can be a great comfort, it can provide a period of respite and opportunity to socialise and make new friends.
Depending on your preference or circumstances, you can meet other Carers at a venue near you or have the convenience of meeting online from the comfort of your own home.
Come and join your local Dementia Carers Hub support group at various venues across Birmingham. We know that being a Carer can be difficult. You are not alone, these free support groups provide the chance to meet others on a similar journey as well as directing you to relevant and practical support.
Where we do it
Old Oscott Community Centre
277 Birdbrook Road
Birmingham
B44 9TY
How to access
For details of our groups across the city and more information, please visit
https://birminghamcarershub.org.uk/carer-services/i-care-for-someone-with-dementia/
The Birmingham Carers Hub partnership is managed by Forward Carers CIC and funded by Birmingham City Council, and Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board who are integrated with the Birmingham Children’s Trust.
Email: dementiacarershub@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Telephone: 01214 370033
Website: https://birminghamcarershub.org.uk/carer-services/i-care-for-someone-with-dementia/
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Age UK Birmingham - Stratford House, Stratford Place, Birmingham, B12 0HT - 0121 437 0033 ext 1501 Email us at fallsprevention@ageukbirmingham.org.uk Complete the referral form-https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/birmingham/birmingham--sandwell/services/home-falls-prevention---july-2021-22.pdf
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The service leaflet and referral form can be downloaded from the bottom of the page.
Our Home Falls Prevention Service supports older people to reduce the risks of a fall at home by fitting equipment and making minor changes around the house.
What kind of jobs do we do?
• Fit a key safe.
• Move & assemble furniture.
• Fix toilet seats.
• Complete small carpentry jobs.
• Fit grab and stair rails.
• Carry out security checks.
• Change light bulbs.
• Secure loose carpets/rugs.
• Provide non-slip bathmats.
• Free Energy Checks (draught proofing and energy saving equipment).
Excluded maintenance jobs:
* • We are unable to carry general DIY jobs.
• Work can only be carried out that will reduce the risk of falls.
• The team cannot carry out any complex plumbing or repair/install gas and electrical appliances.
Are you eligible?
The service and equipment are funded by the CCG and provided free of charge.
Please see details of eligibility below:
• You must be aged over 50 (and adults over 18 living with a life limiting disability)
• Be registered with a participating GP
• Be vulnerable to falls due to health, security, or safety
• Priority given to people unable to leave hospital until home is made safe for them to return to.
Contact us
To find out more about our Home Falls Prevention Service, please
Call us on 0121 437 0033 ext 1501
Email us at fallsprevention@ageukbirmingham.org.uk
Complete the referral form