Today is #WorldCancerDay2025. In #Tameside we are fortunate to have an excellent support service: the Tameside & Glossop Macmillan Information and Support Service - thank you @TamesideMISS! If you need help give them a call on 0161 922 5644 or email: macmillan.info@tgh.nhs.uk

Happy #ChineseNewYear2025! This is the year of the Snake, which symbolises wisdom, transformation and opportunities for personal growth and change. Visit our website to find out how we can support you to make this your best year yet!

We are looking to hire a qualified Chair Based Exercise Instructor to deliver a Strength and Balance Class to older people every Thursday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. If you are interested please call 0161 308 5000 to speak to Marcia or email: customerservice@ageuktameside.com

The snow has arrived! Whilst it can look very pretty, winter is a challenging time especially as we get older. Take a look at the Age UK 'Winter Wrapped Up' information guide for lots of helpful advice.

We're delighted to announce a fantastic start to the New Year after receiving a grant award from the People's @PostcodeLottery! This will help us to maintain our current winter support services and set up a new Specialist Ear Wax Removal Service later this year. Watch this space!

Happy New Year from everyone at Age UK Tameside! 🎉 We look forward to supporting even more older adults to thrive in 2025!

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: Please note the amended date on our Winter Warm Hub Poster. The Hub will be running from 8th January to 28th February 2025 (not until 28th March as previously publicised). Please help us spread the word by sharing our amended poster. Thank you.

A huge thank you to Pauline and Helen from the Locala Sexual Health service, who recently dropped off a food donation to help us support our more isolated and vulnerable members over Christmas. Here they are with Becky and Hayley from our Be Well Team. Thank you @locala!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Coffee Morning. All funds raised go towards our Winter Warm Hub for older people. Every year we run this much needed project, with free home cooked meals, winter woollies give-aways and precious time to get together with others.

RT @HealthwatchTame: We need your help! We want to hear your thoughts on the Pharmacy First service in Tameside. This survey is open to A…

We're a drop-off point for the Tameside Toy Appeal. Bring your new and unwrapped gifts suitable for ages 0-18 before 13th December to us at 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW

RT @TamesideCouncil: Let’s protect those 65+ this winter. Older adults face higher risks from the flu and other seasonal illnesses. Remind…

RT @ageukcampaigns: Thank you to everyone who has supported our campaign so far. We won't stop fighting the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment…

RT @HealthwatchTame: The Anthony Seddon Fund are hosting their third annual Tameside Men’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference! DETAI…

BRITAIN'S LOOMING RETIREMENT CRISIS Research from Phoenix Insights found that within 5 years pension savers will either enter retirement with less income than needed for a basic standard of living or less than what they expect ://lnkd.in/eSU-ANbg @55redefined @Telegraph

Admiral Nurse - @kellie_pw will be delivering training for anyone caring for someone who is battling with Delirium. Wednesday 9th October at 1pm - This session will be held at our centre at Age UK Tameside, 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7AW

International Day of Older Persons! Today we celebrate the great contributions that our older people have in society.

TODAY! We've just welcomed the attendees for the first workshop and attendance has exceeded expectation. These informative sessions are so needed. If you think you could be entitled to Attendance Allowance pop in to this afternoon's session