Age UK Plymouth

10/06/2026

Let's celebrate life beyond stereotypes. 🫶

Today is Age Without Limits Day 2026, a chance to challenge outdated assumptions about ageing. 🙌

Ageism remains one of the most common yet overlooked forms of discrimination. Research from Age Without Limits found that 60% of people they asked over 50 have experienced ageism, while 33% said they would never challenge it if it happened to them. These findings highlight how deeply ingrained age related stereotypes can be and how often they go unspoken. 🤔

Age Without Limits Day encourages us to rethink the narratives surrounding later life. Age does not define ambition, creativity, capability or contribution. Every person carries a unique story, shaped by their own experiences and knowledge that continues to develop with time. 🌱

By questioning assumptions and valuing people for who they are rather than the number of candles on a birthday cake, we can help create a society where everyone feels seen, respected and empowered to live life without judgement. ✅

08/06/2026

Supporting those who support others. 🥰

This week marks Carers Week (8 - 15 June), an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the millions of unpaid carers who provide invaluable support to family members, friends and loved ones every day. 👏

At Age UK Plymouth, we see first hand the dedication and commitment that carers bring to their role. While caring can be deeply rewarding, it can take an emotional and physical toll - which is why having access to the right support is so important. 💛

We are proud to support carers at every stage of their journey through a range of services. Our Day Centre and Dementia Day Centre offer safe environments where older people can enjoy activities and support, while giving carers much needed respite and time to recharge and focus on other activities. 🚗

We also run a Caring for Carers Group at the Dementia Day Centre, providing the opportunity for local Plymouth carers to come together with others who understand their experiences, share advice and support. 👋

For more information on how we can support you, please visit our website: ageuk.org.uk/plymouth 🔗

For more information about Carers Week, please visit: carersweek.org. 🖱

05/06/2026

A fin-tastic day here at Age UK Plymouth. 🐠🌊

Did you know today was National Fish & Chip day?

We started by welcoming our friends from , where our Day Centre clients got to experience life beyond the waves through virtual reality headsets. There was also a hands on collection of shells and other fascinating finds from the ocean to explore! 🐚🦀

We also had a very special visit from the Nippy Chippy van to serve fresh fish and chips to our clients and staff. 🚐

Finally, a fantastic performance from familiar favourites - The Burraton Boys! 🎤🐳

04/06/2026

Free NHS Liver Checks will be taking place at Age UK Plymouth on Wednesday 17th June from 9:00-15:00 🩺

We want to help raise awareness and prevent liver disease as early as possible to
give the best chance of recovery, treatment & intervention.

How does it work?
Within a clinic room setting or an NHS community van, a qualified nurse will perform a Fibroscan, which takes 10-20 minutes to perform depending on the individual.
The free, simple, painless & non-invasive procedure uses high-frequency sound waves to assess liver stiffness, which reflects the degree of scarring in your liver

Who is eligible?
Anyone 18+ with the following risk factors is encouraged to have a free fibroscan:
• Type 2 Diabetic or pre-diabetic
• Overweight (BMI 30 or above).
• High Alcohol Consumption for 10+ years (i.e. 6 pints of beer or 1.5 bottles of wine per week).
• Current/past history of blood borne virus (Hepatitis B or C)

If you meet the above criteria & want to book, please email [email protected]

Please note appointments are on a first come, first served basis 💙

04/06/2026

Read our latest news story. 👇🎉

This week marks Volunteers' Week, a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to our wonderful volunteers who generously give their time, kindness and energy to support older people across Plymouth.

03/06/2026

As part of , we're celebrating our amazing volunteers who give their time to support us at Age UK Plymouth. 📣

Today, we'd like to say a special thank you to Dave. 🫶

Dave is a friendly face, a great listener and someone who genuinely cares about the people around him. His kindness means a great deal to so many of our clients. 🥰

Always ready with a smile or a helping hand - Dave is a much loved member of the Age UK Plymouth family. Thank you Dave, for everything you do. ❤

02/06/2026

📣 Volunteers' Week 2026 is here! 🎊

This week, we're celebrating the amazing dedication, kindness and support shown by our wonderful team of volunteers at Age UK Plymouth. 🫶

Our volunteers make a real difference every day, giving their time, skills and compassion to help older people across our community. 💙

Throughout the week, we'll be sharing stories from some of our volunteers, who will be telling us what volunteering with Age UK Plymouth means to them and why they choose to make a difference. 👏

Thank you SO much to each and every one of our volunteers - you are at the heart of what we do! 🥰

26/05/2026

Congratulations to the Plymouth Wellbeing Hub Network on winning the Collaboration Award at this year's Devon Chamber of Commerce Business Awards! 👏🏆

The Plymouth Wellbeing Hub Network is a fantastic collaborative project, bringing people together wellbeing hubs from across the city, including our own wellbeing hub at Age UK Plymouth, based at The William and Patricia Venton Centre. ❤

We are incredibly proud to be part of this valuable partnership that supports the health and wellbeing of people throughout Plymouth. Well done to everyone involved in this amazing achievement! 🎊

The Rees Centre Family and Wellbeing Hub, Mannamead Wellbeing Hub, Efford Wellbeing Hub, Four Greens Community Trust, Southway Community Hub and Cafe, ELM Community Centre and Wellbeing Hub, YMCA Plymouth, St Budeaux and Barne Barton Wellbeing Hub, The Hub at Foulston Park, The Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre Wellbeing Hub.

21/05/2026

A lovely afternoon spent with people who share the same goal of improving wellbeing and support for those aged 50+, individuals living with dementia and other health conditions. 🫶

This afternoon, we hosted the latest Ageing Well Collective meeting at our Mount Gould centre, where members of our team highlighted the most important aspects of our work, as well as ways others can get involved and support us. ❤

We were also joined by Mel from Four Greens Community Trust, who led an activity focusing on wellbeing, accessibility and inclusivity. 💡

Thank you to all of our colleagues and partners who came along. We know how important it is to work collectively to support our community. 👏

13/05/2026

Please note: Our café, Time & Again is sadly closing. Our final day of trading will be this Friday 15 May 2026. 😔

We would like to reassure all our supporters, clients and volunteers that all other services and activities within our Mount Gould offices continue to operate as normal and the space remains open and available for use. 💙

Update from Age UK Plymouth:

Sadly we have made the difficult decision to close our café at the William and Patricia Venton Centre.

We understand that some people may have questions or concerns. If you would like to speak with someone, please contact [email protected] in the first instance and we will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person.

Thank you for your continued support. ❤️