Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

07/08/2026

Did you know up to one million eligible older people are missing out on receiving pension credit?

Pension Credit is a benefit for people over State Pension age who have a low income. It's separate from your State Pension and tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. In 2026/27, this is £238.00 per week for a single person and £363.25 per week for a couple.

Visit the GOV.UK website to see if you are eligible: https://apply-for-pension-credit.service.gov.uk/start

If you need support at any stage of the application contact us: 0300 666 9860

05/08/2026

Update reminder 📢

The cost of grab rails from our Cambridgeshire Handyperson Service has increased to £25 per grab rail. This updated price helps us continue to provide a reliable, assessed and professional fitting service using high-quality products.

If you’d like to find out more about this service, please contact us:
📞 01480 700 205
✉️ [email protected]

03/08/2026

We are looking for volunteers for our Orton Friendship Club

Friendship Club volunteers help with:

☕ Making teas and coffees

🤝 Helping run sessions

🗣️ Talking with attendees

For more information, please contact us:

07476103260 or [email protected]

31/07/2026

Whether you’re dancing whilst doing the washing up or practicing your keepy-uppies, it all adds up

Living with a health condition can make getting active challenging and it’s ok if you’re not up to it today - tomorrow is another day. The smallest amount of activity is still incredibly beneficial.

Find inspiration for ways to move more on the We Are Undefeatable website: https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/

30/07/2026

Today is International Day of Friendship! 💙

Today is about recognising the importance of friendship and connection.

Here at Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough we know how important friendship is, especially in later life. That is why we provide some services that focus on social opportunities.

💙 Sharing Time
💙 Day Services
💙 Friendship Clubs

If you are interested in finding out more about these services please visit our website: https://linktr.ee/ageukcap

29/07/2026

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time of year to make a difference. 🌞

Looking for a fun way to give back? Why not take on a fundraising challenge for Age UK Cambridgeshire & Peterborough this summer?

Whether you host a quiz, organise a sponsored walk, bake some delicious treats, or get creative with your own fundraising idea, every pound you raise helps support older people in the local community stay independent, and receive the support they need.

Contact us to find out how you can fundraise for us this summer: [email protected]

28/07/2026

We're delighted to be launching our new Care Home Befriending Service! 💙

Everyone deserves companionship, and this new service will help older people living in care homes build meaningful friendships, reduce loneliness and stay connected to their local community.

A huge thank you to the Hunts Post for featuring our story and helping us spread the word.

If you or someone you know would like to volunteer and make a real difference to the life of an older person, we'd love to hear from you.

Read more in the Hunts Post article below. ⬇️

Got an hour a week to spare? They need you 🕐

27/07/2026

Have you heard about our Day Centres in Cambridge, Peterborough, March and Wisbech?

👭 Our day centres provide the opportunity for older people to socialise and make friends whilst participating in activities in a happy and secure environment.

😀 Our staff are trained to support our members health and wellbeing and help people to remain independent.

💕 Very importantly our day centres also offer vital respite for families and carers, as well as providing support to access other services.

The day centres open on various days of the week between 10 and 2.30 pm.

Our day services provide the following:

☕ Hot two course meal with refreshments throughout the day
🎨 Games, Quizzes, Arts and Crafts
🎤 Various entertainment, speakers and other activities
🚌 Sometimes outings can be part of our day.

For more information please contact:
Mandy Dewdney
☎ 01733 806 336
✉ [email protected]
🌐 https://bit.ly/464iYwy

25/07/2026

Many older people can go days without speaking to someone. 🧡

If you have an older neighbour or family member, why not give them a phone call or a knock on their door? Having a conversion with you and even a cup of tea could really brighten their day.

So, who could you check in on today?

24/07/2026

Happy International Self-Care Day!

Taking care of yourself doesn't have to mean big changes and sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.

Today, we're inviting you to join our Self-Care Challenge. Choose an activity and let us know in the comments what activities you completed!