Age UK Waltham Forest

*Based in Waltham Forest*

Age UK Waltham Forest is an independent local charity. We offer foot care, Help at Home and handyperson services, plus Information & Advice (including benefits checks), Befriending and exercise classes.

Information & Advice

Age UK Waltham Forest provides Information and Advice on a range of issues relating to older people and those who care for and support them. If you have an enquiry you can contact us on 020 8558 3404 or contact@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk.

Activities

We are delighted to be reopening our hub for a few classes once again. Join us for exercise classes including:

Mon      tai chi
Tue       tai chi & table tennis
Wed      yoga (seated & standing)

In the community: Walking groups (Walthamstow -Tuesday, Chingford & Leytonstone Wednesday). Walking football Monday & Thursday; Zumba classes Wednesday

Zoom: Bollywood Monday; Tai chi (Thursday & Friday); Book club (2^nd Thursday of month); seated yoga (Friday)

Contact us on events@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk for more details.
 

Just Connect

This is a befriending service that aims to restore confidence, alleviate loneliness and encourage independence for socially isolated older adults. Regular weekly volunteer visits, usually for up to 6 months.

Footcare

We have developed a basic footcare service at a reasonable cost. This includes cutting nails, removal of hard skin and a soothing foot rub. This is done by a trained, very experienced nailcare technician.

The service is available in our dedicated treatment room every Tuesday and Wednesday at our hub. The cost is £21 for toenail cutting, plus an extra £5 for fingernail trimming. We provide a nail care kit for an extra £7, which is yours to bring along to each appointment.

To find out more or to book an appointment, please call us on 0208 558 5512 or email support@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk.

Hairdresser

Our hairdressing service offers you a visit to your home for your hair treatment. This very experienced hairdresser, who we have been in contact with for many years, can offer treatments for men and women – everything from a basic wash and cut, to a shampoo and set. All this is in the comfort of your own home.

Please get in touch with us if you would like an appointment – we will pass your details on to the hairdresser. He will telephone you to make an appointment and inform you of the charges. Call us on 0208 558 5512 or email support@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk.

Tech Support

We have been running computer training for older people (50+) in Waltham Forest for more than a decade. Our sessions range from absolute beginners to more advanced topics. We cover a range of technology subjects for PCs, Laptops, Tablets and Phones, to suit all interests and experience.

We are delivering our sessions via Zoom. Tech support (3^rd Monday 1.30-3.30pm); Silver surfers (Thursday 10am—12.30pm). If you haven’t used Zoom before we can send you the step by step instructions to help you join the sessions. Email events@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk or call 0208 558 5512.

Handyperson Service

Our Handyperson service is here for when you need a shelf or curtain rail putting up, a dripping tap fixed, a toilet seat replacing or some flat-pack furniture putting together. We can help you feel safer in your home by installing key safes, door chains and window locks - and grab rails around the home so you can move around more confidently.

We also help in the garden – with basic tasks like mowing the lawn, weeding the flower beds and clipping the hedges.

Our Handyperson service costs £25 per hour. All our workers are experienced, passed security checks and carry ID cards so you can be confident you’re in good hands. To find out more, please call 020 8552 5512 or email support@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk.

Please note we are unable to do any work related to heating, gas appliances and roofing (among others).

Help at Home

We provide professional, friendly help with day-to-day jobs around the home. Maybe it’s light housework like vacuuming and mopping the floors, ironing shirts, changing the bedding, and a bit of dusting. You might want some help with letters or phone calls, someone to accompany you to an appointment, or help with light meal preparation.

Our service costs £21 per hour. All our workers are experienced, passed security checks, carry ID cards and supervised so you can be confident you’re in good hands.To find out more, please call 020 8552 5512 or email support@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk

Please note we are unable to support you with personal care, for example bathing or dressing.