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Promoting the well-being of older people & help make later life fulfilling & enjoyable.T&Cs at http://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/terms--conditions/

02/11/2026

📞 Winter Fuel Payment telephone claims are now open.

Most eligible people will receive their Winter Fuel Payment automatically in November or December but some people need to make a claim.

You may need to claim if you do not receive State Pension or another qualifying DWP benefit, including if you have deferred your State Pension.

You can now claim:

📞 By telephone: 0800 731 0160
✉️ By post
📅 Claim deadline: 31 March 2027

Winter Fuel Payment provides between £100 and £300 towards winter heating costs, depending on your circumstances.

If you are unsure whether you will be paid automatically, Age UK Wakefield District can help you check.

⚠️ DWP will not ask for your bank details through an unsolicited text or email. Please be cautious of unexpected messages or links

01/11/2026

🌟 Think you’re too old to learn how to use the internet? Think again!

You’re never too old to learn something new, and you don’t need to be good with technology to get started.

If you’re aged 50 or over and live in the Wakefield District, Age UK Wakefield District can help you take those first steps.

From learning how to use your smartphone to filling in online forms, accessing health services or understanding how to stay safe from scams, we can offer support tailored to your needs.

There’s no pressure to learn everything at once. We’ll help you build your confidence, one step at a time. 😊

You can find us at Campsall Cafe 1903 tomorrow 1.30-3.30 or check our webpage for other Time for Tea events near you
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/activities-and-events/time-for-tea/

Please share this post with someone who might benefit from a little extra help getting online.

30/10/2026

🧶💚 LET’S GET KNITTING FOR THE BIG KNIT! 💚🧶

It’s time to pick up your needles and get knitting for a fantastic cause! 🧢✨

We’re proud to be supporting The Big Knit with Innocent Drinks, helping to make a difference to older people in our community. For every mini hat knitted and collected, Innocent Drinks will donate 30p to Age UK Wakefield District. 💚

🎯 Our goal is to collect 17,000 mini hats this year! Can you help us reach our target?

Whether you’re a knitting pro or just starting out, every little hat counts. Get your friends, family, knitting groups and community involved and help us make this year’s Big Knit our biggest yet! 🧶❤️

📍 Where to drop off your hats: 🧢 Our Castleford office 🧢 The Tea Tree Café, Central Wakefield 🧢 Any Wakefield library

Every hat makes a difference, so grab your wool, get creative and help us knit for a great cause! 🧶💚

Please share this post and spread the word — let’s reach 17,000 hats together! 🙌

30/10/2026

What a great night we had at our Volunteer Celebration event. We loved hearing about the special people who support the work our charity does and talking through the different roles and times spent with us.

We enjoyed delicious food from The Tea Tree Cafe and live music from Rhythms from the Rafters.

A big thank you to our team who organised the celebration, Wakefield Cathedral for hosting us and of course to all of our amazing volunteers who donate their time and affection each and every day

29/10/2026

🎄 PAY IT FORWARD THIS CHRISTMAS 🎄

For some older people, Christmas can be a very lonely time. While many of us look forward to a table surrounded by family, laughter and good food, others may face the season with very little company at all.

This Christmas, £15 could change that. ❤️

Your £15 donation will give one older person the chance to join our festive celebration — to sit around a table with others, enjoy a hot Christmas dinner, delicious pudding and hot drinks, and most importantly, feel included and cared for.

Could you Pay It Forward and give £15 this Christmas?

Together, we can make sure that loneliness isn’t part of someone’s Christmas.

🎁 £15. One dinner. One person. One very special Christmas.

You can donate on Justgiving or pop into our cafe and ask to Pay it Forwards

https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/pay-it-forwards-christmas-dinner

28/10/2026

💙 The internet can help bring us closer together.

Would you love to video call family, share photos with friends or find out what’s happening in your local community, but feel unsure about how to get started?

At Age UK Wakefield District, we can help you learn how to use technology in a way that works for you.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a helping hand with something new, we’ll support you to build your skills and confidence.

Getting online isn’t about keeping up with everyone else. It’s about helping you do the things that matter to you.

🌟 Take your first step towards feeling more confident online, come along to a Time for Tea event near you to have a chat about your technology. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/activities-and-events/time-for-tea/

27/10/2026

“I own my home, so I won’t qualify for Pension Credit.”

That’s a myth.

Owning your home does not prevent you from receiving Pension Credit. Having savings or a private pension does not necessarily rule you out either.

Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension and could provide extra weekly income, while also helping you access other support.

The only way to know is to check and claiming is free.

If you or an older person you know may be missing out, contact Age UK Wakefield District for a free benefits check.

A quick conversation could make a significant difference call us on 📞01977 552114

27/10/2026

Interesting video about “digital masks” and how to politely ask someone on a video call to prove they are real. Much like asking for ID on your doorstep, a genuine visitor, will not mind.

25/10/2026

💻 Could your group benefit from a little digital support?

Do you run a community group, social club or activity group for older people in the Wakefield District?

Many people feel unsure about using technology, whether that’s accessing GP services online, using a smartphone or tablet, keeping in touch with family or staying safe from online scams.

Age UK Wakefield District wants to help more people feel confident and independent online, and we’d love to work with local groups to make this happen.

We can explore opportunities to provide friendly, practical digital support to your group members, helping them develop new skills at their own pace.

🤝 Could we work together to help your members feel more confident online?

Get in touch with Age UK Wakefield District to discuss how we could support your group.
01977 552114

25/10/2026

We are now in GMT and the clocks have gone back 1 hour.
Stay safe and warm during this wintry weekend weather.

Address

7 Bank Street
Castleford
WF101JD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

01977 552114

Website

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/wakefielddistrict/

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