Useful Information
An independent local charity whose ambition is to make Gloucestershire the best county in which to grow older.
Get your free copy of 'Your Guide to Later Life in Gloucestershire' offering information and advice to help you navigate later life, stay independent at home and connect socially.
01452 422660
A Community Hub providing adults with a learning disability, autism or Asperger's to make friends, develop skills, be creative, gain confidence and feel connected to their local community.
If you are a carer looking after or supporting anyone who is disabled, frail, is living with dementia or any long term health condition, then we offer Connect Groups and a Befriending service in the home.
01452 529697
An award-winning charity using music and Music Therapy to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia, and those that care for them. Also groups for people with chronic lung conditions and Long Covid, teaching better breathing techniques through singing.
Find a safe, welcoming group near you, where you can sing, make new friends, get advice and enjoy a cuppa.
01684 273656 / 07989 936270 admin@mindsong.org.uk
The Older Drivers Forum provides practical advice on how to keep older drivers driving safely for longer. But when it comes time to retire from driving, how to develop an alternative mobility plan to maintain independence.
They also support families who may be concerned about an older driver.
07785 360414
Many people don’t recognise themselves as a Carer. You could
be supporting someone who is a family member, friend, neighbour or child with additional needs. This support can be offered because of frailty, health condition or to provide emotional support.
Whatever support you provide to someone else, there is support available for you.
0300 111 9000 carers@peopleplus.co.uk
An online directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire.
Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together.
They help reduce loneliness and isolation, but most importantly, they're fun.
0300 772 9626
The Service is free and confidential for people aged 16 and above. The aim is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social need.
Fair Shares is a Gloucestershire charity that runs community timebanks which are a way for people to get involved with others in the community by sharing their time and helping each other out.
It’s a form of two way volunteering – give some time to help someone with something you are good at. In return someone else can help you with something you may need.