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Age UK Camden - About us and our services

Age UK Camden About us and our services 
Age UK Camden is a local, voluntary organisation supporting the needs and interests of older people in the London Borough of Camden. It offers a range of services to support, inform, advise and inspire older people resident in the borough.

We believe that age should be valued. We aim to promote the well being of older citizens in Camden. We work to make later life a fulfilling and positive experience.

We make a difference to hundreds of people's lives every week.

Our services include:

Charity shop
Customers can pick up a bargain at 53 Leather Lane. We also request good quality donations.

Counselling
A free service for people aged 55 and over, to talk through any issues or problems. Specifice services are provided in community languages, and for those with dementia.

Information, advice and advocacy 
Offering support with one-off queries, as well as extended support for more complex issues, and benefit checks to maximise income.

Independent living service
Providing practical help with online shopping and with everyday tasks in the home.

Our services also include:
Computer training,  Shopping service, Dementia services, Good Neighbours schemes, Nail Care service, Outreach service, Care Navigation, Community Connectors, Day Centres, Volunteering, Subsidiary organisations are Opening Doors London, Ageing Better in Camden, and Personalisation Support in Camden.
Address:
Age Uk Camden, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square , Camden Borough, London, WC1H 9NA
Umbrella org:
Age UK camden
Area serviced:
Camden
Contact name:
Age UK Camden
Job title:
Age UK Camden
Telephone:
020 7239 0400, Advice Line: 020 7837 3777
Fax:
020 7278 1904
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.00pm
Who is it for:
Age 55+
Disabled access:
Yes
Charges:
Free
How to apply:
Contact the above address and telephone numner
Buses:
59, 68, 91, 168
Train/tube:
Russell Square Station, Euston Station, King' Ccross Station
Parking:
Limited access by arrangement through Age UK Camden main reception
Sector:
Voluntary

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