We offer a variety of support, advice and services at Age Concern Southend including:
Befriending
Our befriending service is open to any over 60’s who may feel isolated or lonely or do not see anyone on a regular basis due to health or mobility issues. Our team of over 100 befriending volunteers are matched with older people in their area and will visit their befriending once a week to have a chat, maybe a cup of tea or two and get to know each other.
This service is also offered as a telephone service. Both options are free of charge.
To refer yourself or someone you know (please make sure you have their permission before referring someone else), please contact Sam Crump on 01702 345373
Community Clubs
We currently run four community clubs across Southend and the surrounding areas. For more information on our community clubs please click here.
Dementia Day Care
We opened our brand new dementia day centre in December 2019. To find out more please click here, email Sarah Wilson , our Dementia Day Centre Manager on sarah.wilson@ageconcernsouthend.co.uk or call the team on 01702 345373
Advice and Support
Our team are always happy to advise on any variety of problems and issues relating to getting older. We also have a selection of drop in sessions with professionals from other charities and statutory services available at set times across the week. Current sessions include:
Monday 1pm to 4.30pm – Social Services
Friday 10am to 1pm – Dementia Support
Friday 1pm to 4.30pm – Care Co-ordination
NHS Hearing Aid Battery Replacement
We can replace your NHS hearing aid batteries free of charge at The Community Hub.
