Age UK Norwich

10/10/2026

This week, our Health Specialist, Richard, and Health Coaching Service Delivery Lead, Helen, joined charities and community organisations at the University of East Anglia’s annual Charity Showcase.

The event brought together pharmacy students and local VCSE organisations to share experiences, learn from one another and explore how we can make a difference in our communities.

At Age UK Norwich, our mission to improve the quality of later life by working with local residents to build an age-friendly and inclusive city where people aged 50 and older can thrive, stay independent, and remain active.

We know how important it is to help the next generation of healthcare professionals understand the people and communities they will support.

Thank you to UEA for inviting us to be part of such a valuable event, and to all the students and organisations working together to make a positive difference across Norwich.

07/10/2026

Just another day in the office at Age UK Norwich! 🎨

Ellie is preparing an activity for our Arty Party club this month. Our range of clubs in local communities across the city are places where you can learn new skills, meet new people, socialise, and keep your body and mind active.

We work in partnership with a wide range of organisations to run age-friendly social activities for people of all levels of experience.

01/10/2026

The International Day of Older People (IDOP) takes place each year on 1 October.

Established by the United Nations, the day recognises both the opportunities and challenges of ageing populations, while promoting the development of a society that works for people of all ages.

As people are living longer, this day helps to highlight the need for social change, something Age UK Norwich has been campaigning for as part of

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/norwich/original-blocks/about-us/age-friendly/state-of-ageing-in-norwich-report-pd-jan-2025.pdf

30/09/2026

Read our response to Prime Minister Andy Burnham's speech at the Labour Conference this afternoon: https://bit.ly/4jvrhJW

28/09/2026

Last week was week - what a week it was, all culminating with the team attending the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Provider Engagement Event.

If you missed bits we shared in the week, check out:

- Online exercise videos, for strength and balance. https://www.youtube.com//videos

- Drinking well and staying hydrated. www.ageuknorwich.org.uk/hydration

- Help with your home. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/our-services/help-at-home-528bf100-f92f-f011-9d48-000d3a2dfca1/

- Healthy Ageing. www.healthyageingnorfolk.org.uk

If you feel you need any help, get in touch :)

25/09/2026

A little reminder that we’re hiring and there’s a couple of days left to apply…👇🏽

📣Are you our next Head of Operations? We are hiring!

The Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day performance of our
services and projects, ensuring our resources are used effectively for maximum impact for older people in and around Norwich.

You’ll join an organisation working across research, technology, lived experience and healthcare transformation, while supporting older people across Norwich and Norfolk through services including welfare, housing, health coaching and befriending.

Age UK Norwich recently celebrated national recognition at the 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards, after being named as one of ten winners from across the UK.

📄 Recruitment pack & role description: https://lnkd.in/gzh7yppK

Closing Date: 28th September

23/09/2026

When did you last have your medication reviewed?

Side effects or interactions of different drugs can cause symptoms that increase risk of falls - for example impacting your sleep, drowsiness or feeling dizzy.

You should have your medicine checked regularly with your GP or Pharmacist. This is called a 'Structured Medication Review', sometimes abbreviated to 'SMR'.

So, in week, if you haven't had one, ask for one - especially if you feel unwell, unsteady on your feet, or if you're unsure why you're taking them.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/smr/

22/09/2026

Not drinking enough can impact many ways your body works, and dehydration can cause confusion and dizziness, and for many people, contribute to a fall.

During week, we're exploring different topics related to falls, so watch our simple video to learn about .

Drinking the required amount each day is a great habit to form, with whole-body benefits, including avoiding preventable falls and injury.

1 in 4 older people are dehydrated, so aren’t drinking enough. This...

21/09/2026

It’s week. Did you know that falls is one of the common reasons you’ll end up in hospital over age 65?

There can be many reasons for a fall, a health condition, medication side effects, but you won’t be surprised that your balance, flexibility and mobility plays a significant part.

Staying active is one of the best ways to limit your risks, and this playlist will run your through some daily activities you can do at home.

View here https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmYvE_g-8Pa6NV5YSo-wH2bHiTGp9Iypo&ra=m

You can find out more about falls risks in this leaflethttps://www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/information-guides/ageukig14_staying_steady_inf.pdf

If you feel you need support or further guidance, contact us on [email protected] or 01603 496333

Follow along with our sitting or standing variation of our falls prevention exercises, build your strength, balance and confidence! This video is intended fo...

20/09/2026

We pride ourselves at Age UK Norwich on the quality of the support we provide and how we track impact and results for residents and the organisations that fund us.

If you would like to find out more about our charitable services, view our mini-prospectus here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17kZmbyXGh6curB18ntzYiD1Hf_v6d9EY/view?usp=drivesdk or the full version here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-c-NW5rXRHRrAkP4FCZgSpdVGtl-fqlT/view?usp=drivesdk