The Elder Tree

05/09/2026

Update for people who get Pension Credit❗

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) are going to start completing more checks to make sure people are getting the correct amount of this benefit.

ℹ️ This means that some Pension Credit claimants will be asked to provide more information about their income or capital, for example by submitting bank statements.

Here’s what you need to know if you receive Pension Credit ⤵

✅ if you are selected for review, it does not mean that you have done anything wrong
⚠️ to stay safe from scammers impersonating the DWP, check that any requests for information are definitely coming from the DWP before sharing any personal or financial details. You can do this by calling the Pension Service directly on 0800 731 0469.

Find more information about scams on our website: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/information/advice-on-scams/

02/09/2026

27/08/2026

*** Volunteers Needed ***

We're looking for male volunteers who would be willing to give up an hour of their time once a week to come and visit some lovely gentlemen in the Southway and Plympton area.

We also have opportunities in Derriford/Crownhill, Ham and Efford for fantastic female volunteers.

If you know anyone please call the Volunteers office on 01752 651717 or make a volunteers referral at eldertreeplymouth.co.uk

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26/08/2026

*** Feel Good Friday Health & Wellbeing Festival ***

Come and see us at Plymouth Arena (Plymouth Pavillions) on Friday 11th September 10am-4pm 👋

22/08/2026

***We've gone digital!***

Our operations manager finally spotted one in the wild!

We're extremely thankful to the team at Plymouth City Council's Economic Development team who helped us get some digital advertisments up on the screens in the city.

Have you been lucky enough to see one?

19/08/2026

*** Access Plymouth are looking for volunteer drivers ***

Whether you drive your own car or one of their minibuses, your time helps local people stay independent and connected 🛻

Make a difference today 💫

18/08/2026

*** A brand new Creative Connections group at the Barbican Theatre 🎬📖 ***

For those aged 60 and over to promote wellbeing using arts activities, creating space for making social connections and to explore skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Sessions run on a Wednesday, with the new term starting on Wednesday 2nd September.

07/08/2026

🎉 We're delighted to share that Barbican Theatre has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund's Awards for All programme!

Thanks to this funding, we've launched our Creative Wellbeing Hub (60+) - a welcoming programme of weekly creative and social sessions designed to help reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and bring older people together through creativity.

The project has been shaped by research and conversations with older people across Plymouth, ensuring it reflects what our community told us they wanted: a friendly, inclusive space to connect, create and feel part of something.

We can't wait to share more over the coming months and welcome participants to the Hub.

A huge thank you to players for making this possible. 🍀