Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is a local independent, self-funded charity that exists to improve the lives of older people. We deliver services that address poverty and isolation, improve health and wellbeing, and connect older people to their communities. We work in partnership with other community and statutory services in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our older population. AUKLS has been working with and for local older people since 1966 and is respected, experienced and above all passionate about this work.
What We Do
There is great variation within the older people we support, and the variety in the services we deliver reflects this.
Our Independent Living Services enable older people to remain independent and connected to their community through: a simple and effective referral scheme that acts as a bridge between multiple services and older people; community navigators working with older people to reignite their interests, forge social connections and form new friendships through engaging with the community. We also provide a range of practical support through our Help at Home, Happy Feet and Food 2 You shopping service.
Healthy Living and Learning Services provide space for older people to come together, join activities and make friends at our Healthy Living Centre and other venues across Southwark. We run a wide range of activities including computer classes, cookery club, yoga and seated exercise. We also support growth and establishment of user-led community groups and activities across Southwark.
Our Information and Advice Services provide free, confidential and non-judgemental advice on areas including money advice, housing, and community care options. We support people in completing a wide array of tasks for online banking and benefit applications to emergency heating, home repairs or even moving house.
Lewisham Community Connections combat social isolation through our Safe and Independent Living (SAIL) referral checklist, one to one support for vulnerable adults and community development work, supporting small grass roots organisations and building community networks and resilience.
At the Stones End Day Care Centre, we provide a welcoming social space for those older people needing higher levels of care. Through day care and other services we also support and relieve the pressure on carers.
