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Walking Football
First 8 sessions free, then £1.50 per session. For over 50s
Wellbeing Lincs
Following assessment, the range of services on can offer are handholding support (generic support), simple aids to daily living, minor adaptations, Telecare, 24-hour responder, monitoring of Telecare alarm and signposting.
Independent Age
Provide information, advice and support for older people, their families and carers, focussing on 3 main areas; Social Care, Welfare Benefits and Befriending
St Barnabas
Free of charge end of life care for everyone in Lincolnshire. Includes hospice at home, day therapy, wellbeing support (bereavement and welfare/benefits advice) and care in the hospice
Vitality
Gentle exercise for over 60s or those younger experiencing mobility issues
Butterfly Hospice
Respite and end of life care for someone considered to be in the last year of life, free of charge. People are provided with a single room in the hospice and are cared for 24hrs by the nursing team. The average length of stay is 10 days. End of life care is offered for two weeks, respite is usually offered for one week.
British Red Cross
Connecting Communities service offers up to three months of support to help people feel better connected and enjoy the benefits of being more involved in their local community.
Dementia Family Support Service
The service will provide information on dementia and advice on how to manage your condition, to help you stay independent for as long as possible. Our family support workers can also help you to navigate available services to find the right support for you.
Age UK Lincolnshire and South Lincolnshire
A range of services for people aged 50 and over including Insurance and Products, Home Support, includes cleaning, shopping, taking to appointments, a sitting service and Activities at Home, Information and Advice (over 60s in Boston Borough) helping to fill in forms such as AA and Blue Badge, as well as Benefits Checks, Support to community groups, Visiting Service
Local People's Project (Royal Voluntary Service)
Working with >50s to set up community solutions to reduce loneliness & isolation
Boston Dementia Cafe
If you have dementia or are caring for someone with dementia, come along to your local cafe.
You can meet others in a similar situation, in a relaxed social setting. You can spend time sharing information and experiences, or simply have a cup of tea and a chat. Friendly Alzheimer's Society staff and volunteers will be on hand to give you information and support, and there will be a range of refreshments available.
Community Good Neighbour Scheme
Run by local volunteers to provide day to day support for other residents who may need help on an occasional basis. For older people, the support may enable them to live independently in their own homes and communities for longer, and reduce feelings of social isolation: Examples of support are:
Befriending, dog walking and caring for pets if owners are ill
Errands and shopping, writing letters, filling in forms, help to use computers/internet, light gardening, transport to GP or clinics,, various household tasks eg changing light bulbs, tuning in TV's, moving furniture.
It is about local people helping their neighbours to enjoy a better quality of life.
Contact Roy Pell or Steve Mason on 01529 301965 to find out whether a neighbourhood scheme is up and running in your area or e mail: roy.pell@communitylincs.com
Macmillan Information Centre
Offers information regarding cancer and available services; together with emotional support for patients, their families/carers and for staff
Tel: 01205 446392
British Lung Foundation
Barclays Digital Eagles
Builds internet skills by helping the elderly gain confidence with computers and technology
Friends of the Elderly
Applications need to be made through a referring agent. This can be someone working in local health or social care teams, the Citizens Advice, or other charities and community groups. Please call us if you aren’t sure if you are eligible. hello@fote.org.uk or call us on 0330 332 1110. http://www.fote.org.uk/our-charity-work/grants/
You can apply for a grant with us if you meet the following criteria:
•You are of state retirement age.
•You live in England or Wales.
•You are managing on a low income with savings of less than £4,000.
•You are not living in a residential care home.
If you live in England or Wales, are of state retirement age and are living on a low income, get in touch as our grants could help. We currently have three types of grants available:
Home essentials – to cover the cost of replacing everyday items, small home repairs and mobility adaptations.
Digital connection – can be used towards the cost of equipment, such as tablets and smartphones, as well as broadband costs.
Financial support – to help with unexpected bills and large costs, such as utility bills, funeral costs or moving fees.
Boston Dementia Directory of services
Comprehensive list, including Memory Music, Dementia Café, Memory Lane activity groups and Day Service, transport, telecare equipment and more within your location
Silverline
Help for people over 55 years old
The Silver Line is a confidential, free helpline for over 55 years old across the UK open every day and night of the year. Providing: Helpline, letters, circles, connect.
•Offer information, friendship and advice.
•Link callers to local groups and services.
•Offer regular friendship calls.
•Protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect.
My Home Helper
Award winning on-line memory aid for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairments.
Pebbell GPS
GPS Tracker for dementia patients
Royal Voluntary Service Boston Area
Local People's Project in Boston is funded by People's Health Trust and supported by Royal Voluntary Service. We have funding and we want your expertise because you will decide how it will be spent.
Have to live in the Fenside area of Boston and adjoining parishes identified over 50, want to join a local group or activity, want to get involved in shaping the community.
Email: gemma.moore@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
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