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Age Connects Torfaen

Provide services for people aged 50+ living in Torfaen.

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Provide services for people aged 50+ living in Torfaen.

Age Connects Torfaen is the operating title of Age Concern Torfaen, a registered charity for older people living in Torfaen. Since 1989, we've been working to get older people the help they want, when they want it.

We offer a wide range of information, advice and services to help older people stay living independently for as long as possible. Our dedicated staff and volunteer team offer independent and confidential information, advice and support on a variety of issues such as care, legal, health, housing, income and benefits.

Our main client group are those over 50 living throughout Torfaen. Many face issues such as mobility and health, loneliness and isolation, financial/ low income, responsibilities as a carer, requiring support in the home or in the local community. Other clients include volunteers and carers who seek support. We currently provide the following services:

Dementia Service

Befriending

Home Services; shopping and cleaning

Nail Cutting Service

Information & Advice Service

Transport Service

Volunteering

Age Connects Torfaen is the operating title of Age Concern Torfaen, a registered charity for older people living in Torfaen. Since 1989, we've been working to get older people the help they want, when they want it. We offer a wide range of information, advice and services to help older people stay living independently for as long as possible. Our dedicated staff and volunteer team offer independent and confidential information, advice and support on a variety of issues such as care, legal,...

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Nominate/Apply if you are or if you know someone who goes the extra mile in their community and is knowledgeable of resources within their area.


Awarded 18th March 2024

Nominate/Apply for if you or someone you know has in-depth local knowledge and connects to third sector/ community groups/ Local Authority and Social Services.


Awarded 18th March 2024

Warm hubs are places where residents can socialize and stay warm. Only organisations/groups listed as a WarmHub on Connect Torfaen is an accredited safespace


Awarded 13th February 2023

Member of Torfaen Voluntary Alliance.


Awarded 20th September 2023

 

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Many of us will develop  some foot problems as we age. Over time it can become a significant health issue and impact our abililty to get out and ... Read more
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A supportive group for young individuals. Suitable for those living with Young Onset Dementia or cognitive impairment. We welcome individuals and ... Read more
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Age Connects Torfaen provides a free independent and confidential service to Torfaen residents aged 50 plus, their families, carers and ... Read more
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Age Connects Torfaen is proud of its long history of providing volunteer support and keeping people connected to their community. Over the past year ... Read more
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The Local Energy Advice Partnership (LEAP) service is now available across Torfaen through a partnership with Age Connects Torfaen. An Energy ... Read more
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Join us at the Widdershins Centre for one of our weekly classes. We'll be helping you learn a new skill and meeting new people. All ... Read more
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Join us every Wednesday for a relaxing ceramics class. This is a great way to explore ceramic decoration. We stock a wide variety ... Read more
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Join us every Tuesday for fun, friendly and informative cake decorating classes with Val Landers. Val has over 50 years experience We know that you ... Read more
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Join us for an intergenerational dementia session with Singalong with Liz. Bringing together babies and older people for a joint singing ... Read more
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If you want to learn all the skills you need to create your very own handmade jewellery to perfectly complement your style then this class is for ... Read more
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Would you like a few extra hours in the day to get everything done? Let Age Connects Torfaen make that happen for you. Our new project allows us to ... Read more
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If you are looking for affordable, quality craft classes, join us for Craft Club: a brand new weekly class held at the Widdershins Centre.  The ... Read more
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Merry Moments Programme Our Merry Moments programme focuses on improving the mental health and emotional well being of older people with memory ... Read more
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