Sarah Jacobs, the marketing manager at Age Concern Hampshire, is dedicated to raising awareness and improving support for older people across Hampshire.
This year, Age Concern Hampshire is proud to celebrate 40 years of supporting older people across the county.
Since 1985, we’ve worked hard to help older people live well, stay independent, and feel connected, no matter their circumstances.
We are committed to continually adapting and growing to support the changing needs of older people in our community.
Over the years, our services have grown to include Care and Wellbeing Centres, Help at Home, Foot Care Clinics, Social Groups, Hospital to Home support, and free Information Hubs.
Everything we do is powered by an incredible team of staff and volunteers who generously give their time, energy, and compassion to help make life better for others.
To mark this milestone, we’ve launched a crowdfunding campaign to help sustain our Social Groups, which are vital for those at risk of loneliness or isolation.
These groups, which have become an essential part of life for many older people, are under threat due to the end of previous funding streams.
Rather than introducing participation fees, which many older people would be unable to afford, Age Concern Hampshire is appealing to the public for much-needed financial support.
We know that loneliness and social isolation can lead to depression and anxiety. That’s why our Social Groups are so important.
They give people the chance to stay socially connected and access peer-to-peer emotional support, which helps reduce stress and boost overall happiness.
Those who attend also benefit from gentle physical activity and structured sessions, all supported by our trained team of staff and volunteers in a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment.
Funds raised will be used to cover the coordination and delivery of these groups.
Keeping these sessions free at the point of access remains central to Age Concern Hampshire’s mission of inclusivity and sustained support.
We’re inviting you to help us celebrate this milestone year by making sure no older person in Hampshire is left without connection, purpose, or support.
If you’re able to, please consider donating through our online link: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/wellbeing-groups-for-older-people.
If you’d like to find out more about our services or have any questions, please feel free to call us on 01962 868545.
Our friendly team is always ready to assist, provide information, and offer support.
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