The Older Adults Inclusion project enables citizens, in particular vulnerable adults, to access quality, community based support. The project provides a varied menu of activities for clients who will be supported to tailor a package to their personal needs. The activities will be group sessions and 1:1 support. Activities are led by staff members in conjunction with a team of volunteers who will be trained and supported to deliver the activities. Activities include: Digital inclusion and IT training, including support to access online benefits systems, as well as using IT to increase social contact and how to shop online. Exercise including line dancing, Tai Chi, Vitalize, health walks, seated exercise, Choir and sing a long sessions, Quizzes and bingo to improve mental agility and maintain mental capacity, Art and crafts, Men’s Shed (men’s engagement project), knitting and sewing, gardening - this improves group work, reduces social isolation and grow healthy food, cooking and healthy eating, nutritious meals, raising awareness of diabetes, blood pressure, budgeting and money management support including PiP and other benefit advice. Support with utility switching or utilities management to improve financial security and avoid poverty, Housing and tenancy support, including support with hoarding, Bereavement support and Befriending.

We accept referrals from all citizens in the city. This can be a simple phone call or email made by the individual or maybe a relative, carer, social worker or health professional. Enquiries can also be submitted via our website.