Julie Nisbet's Contact Details

Julie Nisbet's Company Details

Age UK Darlington

Darlington, England, United Kingdom • 10 Employees
Nonprofit Organization Management

Age UK Darlington is a local independent charity and has been in operation since 1986. Our aim is to "to enhance the health and well-being of older people by promoting quality assured activity, information and care; ensuring older people have the opportunity for choice and continued independence." Over 300 active volunteers support our services delivered to over 4000 customers each year. Service include:• Care – Daycare, Care at Home including home bathing. • Health & Wellbeing - Improving the health and well-being via the Fit as a Fiddle programme, encouraging individuals to become involved in all forms of exercise i.e. walking sessions, pilates & sequence dancing.Home Care & Repair – Handyman Services.• Café Refresh – Providing healthy affordable nutritious meals and facilitating lunch clubsFacilitation and Promotion of Clubs and Societies e.g. Dementia Café• Information and Advice – Dealing with enquiries on welfare rights, benefits and all forms of financial information including fuel efficiency with the Health and Energy Advice Team. • Intergeneration programme, where younger volunteers interact with our projects to support and improve their skills and education.• "Rely on Me" Befriending Service & Good Friends – engaging isolated individuals offering help and support to get more involved with social and community life.