14 July 2010

Launch of 2010 Dignity in Care Awards
We are delighted to once again have the support of Simon Weston OBE with our Dignity in Care Campaign this year.  If you would like to nominate someone you feel has shown particular dignity in the way they have cared for someone aged 50 years and over, be it in a hospital, or within the home setting, then please call 01706 712515 for a nomination pack.  The closing date for nominations is 24th September and the awards evening when Simon Weston will be announcing the winners will take place on 19th October 2010.

5 July 2010

Café now serving fresh Cappucinos, Lattes and Espressos
Our No 38 Café in Littleborough is now offering a wide selection of freshly ground coffees to drink in or take away.  Please click here for the latest discount voucher.

9 February 2010

Our Wellbeing Café is now open for business on Victoria Street in Littleborough, serving teas, coffees and light lunches.  Please click here for the current menu and a discount voucher.

2 February 2010

Is Your Electric Blanket Safe?
Once again Age Concern in partnership with Rochdale Home Improvements Agency are offering FREE electric blanket safety checks.  If the authorised testers find your blanket to be dangerous, you will receive a replacement blanket free of charge.  The testing service is taking place on Thursday 18th February 2010 at Rochdale Town Hall. 

Call 01706 926671 to book your appointment.

6 January 2010

Cold Spell
The recent snowfall has affected Age Concern Metro Rochdale’s services, and we are asking people to call the office in Rochdale on 01706 712 515 before setting off to come to the Rochdale or Middleton office.

If you are concerned about an older person or would like to make a referral to Adult Care Services, please contact Rochdale Council Adult Care Services on 0845 602 4991.  There is also a Social Servcies 24 hour Emergency Number which is 0845 121 2975.

We are also urging people to take care whilst out and about in wet and icy conditions, and only make journeys if they are essential to avoid unnecessary falls.’

If you have concerns about someone’s health, advice about health can be sought from a variety of NHS sources including pharmacists, their own GP, NHS Walk-in Centres and NHS Direct via the phone (0845 46 47) or their website, www.nhs.uk.

2 December 2009

Bogus Callers
Following recent reports of bogus calls in the Middleton area from a man posing as an Age Concern representative, we would like to remind people that we DO NOT send people out without prior arrangement by the person being visited.  If anyone is unsure of a caller who says they are from Age Concern, they should ask them to wait outside whilst they close the door and call Age Concern on 0161 653 2157 to confirm the visit.  For further tips on how to protect yourself from bogus callers please follow the link below to download Age Concerns Bogus Callers leaflet.
http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/AgeConcern/Documents/Bogus_callers.pdf

30 November 2009

Why not try your hand at Brain Training as part of a BBC and Alzheimer’s Society national research trial.
The trial is open to anyone over the age of 18, although Alzheimer’s Society is particularly interested in recruiting people over 60. These people will help answer important questions about whether Brain Training could help improve or stabilize brain function in older adults. This will inform research and development of potential treatments in the future. It is hoped that the trial will begin to show whether Brain Training might be developed as a preventative treatment against the onset of dementia.  Follow the link below to get involved.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/labuk/experiments/braintestbritain

2 November 2009

Is Your Electric Blanket Safe?
Age Concern in partnership with Rochdale Home Improvements Agency are offering FREE electric blanket safety checks.  If the authorised testers find your blanket to be dangerous, you will receive a replacement blanket free of charge.  The testing service is taking place on Thursday 12th November 2009 at Middleton Arena.  Call 01706 926671 to book your appointment.

26 October 2009

The Age Concern Metro Rochdale Dignity in Care Awards Evening took place last week with special guest Simon Weston OBE announcing the winners on the night.  The evening was a great success with winners from across the Borough.  See press release for more information and details of the winners.

If you were a winner or runner up on the night click here to view downloadable photos from the evening and/or contact Beckie Valentine at Age Concern Metro Rochdale to order copies.

8 September 2009

Calling all pensioners and those approaching pension age.  A petition can now be viewed on the Number 10 website at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/pensionsoldage/ to try to get an increase in the old age pension, so please view it and add your name if you agree.

31st August 2009

There are only 4 weeks left to get your nominations in to us for the Dignity in Care Awards, as the closing date is 30th September.  The Awards Evening will be held on Tuesday 20th October when special guest Simon Weston will be presenting the winners with their much deserved awards.  Please call 01706 712515 for a nomination form or download below.

30 June 2009

We are delighted to announce the launch of a Dignity in Care Award for the Rochdale Borough.  This is a joint initiative with Rochdale MBC and aims to celebrate local Carers and the great work they do.  For more information please see the attached Press Release.

Click here to view the Dignity_Posters.pdf (5.84MB)

Click here to download a nomination form (PDF)

Tuesday 30 June 2009

Age Concern Metro Rochdale are pleased to be supporting Rochdale Council’s launch of the Olderpersons Directory, an essential guide to local services for people aged 50 and over.  To get your FREE copy please either call into our Rochdale or Middleton office or contact Rochdale Council on to 01706 925686.

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