Today marks three years since the previous government confirmed plans to require all new homes to be built to be visitable by someone with a Disability. If this legislation had been delivered as promised, over 375,000 new homes could have been built with accessibility in mind.

#DisabilityPrideMonth - Mental health conditions 💙 When Phoebe found out she had MS, she felt like her life had come to a stop. Her mental health quickly plummeted and she was also diagnosed with depression and anxiety. That's when her dog Noodle changed her life...

This Infographic has been developed based on feedback from our clients, whom we have supported over the past two years. 🤩 Since 2024, we have helped over 1,000 individuals to access more than £1.1 million in Personal Health Budget funds. #proud #SupportingYourJourney #youmatter

Don't forget your sunscreen! Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. This advice can help you to stay safe and avoid getting sunburn, reducing your risk of developing skin cancer. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

☀️ It's a hot one across much of the UK this week. While many of us enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to stay safe in the heat to avoid heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Here are 5 top tips to help you beat the heat.

We stand proudly with our community hubs across Cornwall to remember the courage and sacrifice of veterans - as we honour the 80th anniversary of #VJDay At 1200, there will be a National two-minute silence to remember those who lost their lives in East Asia and the Pacific.

Our Foodbank is NOT closing for September. The Liskeard and Looe Foodbank  has been open since 2010 and is here for the community. If you are in food crisis please contact us on 07512011452 or [email protected] We are open every morning except Tuesdays.

Don't miss out on being part of the world's biggest environmental action day on 20th September. Every cleanup makes a tangible difference to local communities. In just over a month, registration will close, so don't wait! Register here: help.plinth.org.uk/world-cleanup-…

Incredible and impressive performance by 97 year old Grace Chambers who broke European Parkrun record 4 weeks after heart surgery! 😳 Her reaction ‘So what!’ #physicalactivity #ageingjoyfully Via ⁦BBC News NI⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

Make sure you know the early symptoms of a heart attack. They don’t always feel severe. A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/hea…

Sue, 73, from London can't use computers or smartphones due to her very poor eyesight - leaving her feeling completely excluded. Read her story in our latest press release: ageuk.org.uk/latest-press/a…

If your teenager is feeling overwhelmed about GCSE results this week, show them this grounding technique. It’s called the alphabet game – and it was a game changer for 16-year-old Kerry.

One aim of our Social Prescribing teams is to complement local health centres, practices, and surgeries across Cornwall; addressing the social, emotional, and practical needs that affect a person's health. Putting the person at the centre of everything we do. 😀

We are delighted to be celebrating the success of our #GCSE pupils today. Across 22 subjects, more than 500 top grades of 9-7 were achieved, including almost a third at 9 and 8.truroschool.com/latest-news/tr…

So true. And if you need #tips for improving your #physicalactivity, #socialconnections , #giving to others, #sleep, practising #gratitude, cultivating a #positive attitude there are over 100 for these 5 steps (and 3 more) in a little #book called #HowToAgeJoyfully! 📔

Check you out! We’ve partnered with @parkwoodleisure gyms to put life-saving cancer awareness stickers on mirrors in changing rooms and bathrooms. These stickers encourage you to contact your GP if you spot something in your body doesn’t feel right. ℹ️ nhs.uk/conditions/can…

A couple of quotes from a busy weekend, a huge thank you to our staff, partners, and friends who supported the service over the bank holiday! 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 0800-2000. Phone 01872 266383 Email [email protected]

We're on a mission to tackle loneliness 💬 Join our Telephone Friendship Service volunteers and be the gift someone’s been waiting for. Just an hour a week can make a difference. Find out more here: ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/v…

#WorldAlzheimersMonth Julie was very active before she developed Alzheimer's, however, her condition made it increasingly difficult for her to move the way she did before. With her husband, she discovered a local running group which helped to bring some of her 'mojo' back 🏃

We proudly share a page of tips from the latest Autumn issue of 'Flourish and Bloom', an Age UK Cornwall Gardening Newsletter, created by our wonderful gardeners, clients, staff, and volunteers. Read Flourish and Bloom, in full, on this link ageuk.org.uk/cornwall/about…