Digital Inclusion is so important. As Eleonore says, it can be a lifeline, particularly in this time of unrelenting isolation for many many people. Age UK K&C is proud to be part of initiatives to power up digital across Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea wlondonccg Open Age

We're feeling all Christmassy and tinselly about being part of this with our friends across #rbkc. Good times are coming!

There's still time to answer the Older People & Loneliness Taskforce survey before it closes tomorrow. Independent Age and Alzheimer's Society want to hear your personal experience of the pandemic, and whether it has affected your feelings of loneliness. bit.ly/3nu66YP

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We are conducting our lives online more than ever but many people over 65 have never used the internet. Get digitally connected with Age UK K&C & stay in touch with friends and family. Call Proscovia Mawanda on 020 8969 9105. #TuesdayThoughts

So proud of our brilliant Activities team who offered to work on Christmas Day when they heard how many older people would be alone in #rbkc 😍

We're collaborating with local partners to ensure children and the most vulnerable have food, gifts and the support they need this winter 🎄 From free school meal vouchers to Christmas in a Box - find out more about our offer: rbkc.gov.uk/newsroom/keepi… #EndChildFoodPoverty

Many older people share fond memories of the ‘good old days’, but for some LGBT+ older people, life was often much harder. This #LGBTHistoryMonth, we're here to help you understand your rights as an older LGBT+ person, and offer our support: bit.ly/2NoBHes #LGBTHM21

Pain is complex. Understanding more about it can help us manage it better. If you would like to join this session, please contact Kate [email protected] #Health #healthylifestyle Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

More great #OHPInspire work from Jimena and the team last week. The wonderful Christopher Killerby working with the Age UK K&C poetry group - writing a song for Valentine’s Day. And Ali Sutherland sang it as part of the Age UK online Valentine’s Gala on Friday. #music #community

If you are aged 50+ & need help getting to your Covid-19 vaccination appointment, contact Amy at email: [email protected] or phone: 07497188221 to book your free transport. For more info check out the 📸 Age UK Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent Age UK Westminster Age UK Ealing Age UK Hounslow

If you live in the areas covered by Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent Age UK K&C Age UK Ealing Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham and need a lift to and from your booked #CovidVaccine appt, please get in touch with Amy, who can be contacted by email or phone [email protected]⁠ Call: 07497 188 221 between 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri

Brilliant to hear how 92 year old Audrey and Charlotte became firm friends through this @ageukkandc project, bringing connection and solace during the pandemic and planning the restaurant and menu for their first ever meet-up (scoop - its moules mariniere!)

Thanks very much Sally. Any MPs who are puzzled about the changes please read this thread. Bottom line is that for the sake of saving HMT less than 0.05% of GDP the cap scheme has been gutted & will now only really benefit the better off. Wrong choice.

Has the #EnergyCrisis got you feeling concerned about your finances? Then try out our Benefits Calculator and find out how much extra you could be entitled to. It’s free to use and the details you provide are kept completely anonymous. Find out more: bit.ly/3J18FvT

VOTE VOTE VOTE for @CNWL’s Social Isolation & Digital Inclusion project partnership with @AgeUKKandChas been selected as one of the top 10 ‘Digital Skills or Talent Initiatives of the Year’ by Digital Leaders 100 Awards.- cnwl.nhs.uk/news/cnwl-fund…

A “great un-retirement” could be getting under way, according to Age UK, as rising living costs force people to change their later life plans ✍: Vicky Shaw independent.co.uk/news/uk/age-uk…

We are excited to announce that Alan Rutter from the #ChelseaPensioners will be reading A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore, tomorrow at our #ChristmasCarolConcert. You can buy £5 tickets for a limited time at: buff.ly/45ZcUDo Offer ends 1pm tomorrow!

Really looking forward to this event next Tuesday with some great conversations on local and national issues affecting older people!