The Age UK Support at Home Service aims to provide low-level practical support to clients over the age of 60, to maintain independence and retain control of their lives.

• Support at Home Service is a floating support service.
• It is a service that receives its funding from Wigan Council
• The service offers practical and emotional support

The criteria for floating support intervention are that clients require help in the following areas:-

• Assistance to maintain a tenancy
• Problems with communication
• Budgeting and welfare benefits
• Safety & security in the home
• Move on aspirations
• Setting up and maintaining a home
• Personal safety and risk
• Mobility aids and adaptations
• Accessing G.P. and Pharmacy services
• Emotional wellbeing and mental health support
• Social and leisure interests
• Cultural and faith requirements
• Any other concerns raised by a potential client

If you decide that you may benefit from the Support at Home Service we will arrange a visit to your home at a mutually convenient time to discuss your individual needs and how we would be able to help

Together with the Client we will develop a support plan which will be focussed around your individual needs aiming to put you back in control

A support worker will be allocated to you, to work along side you throughout the support. This means that a trusting relationship can be established and the client’s independence retained

For people over 60

Local service (Wigan).

The service is free.

If you, or someone you know could benefit from Age UK Wigan Borough Support at Home Service please contact us for a friendly chat
Tel: Starting Point 01942 826 079

10/09/2015