Older persons

The Silver Line
A free confidential helpline providing friendship and advice to people aged 55 plus. Phone the helpline on 0800 470 80 90.

Age UK
Support and services for older people to promote independence, control and choice. Phone 01872 266 383.

Reengage
Reengage exists to support older people who live alone and find it hard to get out. Phone 0800 716543 for support.

Royal Voluntary Service
Offering practical help and support so older people can stay independent at home. You can phone 0330 555 0310 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Parsley Box
Cupboard stored meals delivered straight to your door and ready to eat within minutes – with no subscription required.

Independent Age
Independent Age Helps older people to live well with dignity, choice and control. Phone the helpline on 0800 319 6789.

Wiltshire Farm Foods
Choose from over 340 delicious frozen meals and desserts, prepared by award-winning chefs and delivered nationwide by their friendly local team.

Active Plus
Using the skills and expertise of injured military veterans to deliver programmes that build confidence, communication, motivation and self-belief.

U3A
U3A is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.

Marmalade Trust
Marmalade Trust is a charity dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness and helping people make new friendships. Home of Loneliness Awareness Week #LetsTalkLoneliness.

The Cinnamon Trust
The only specialist national charity for older people and their much loved, much needed companions.

Memory Cafe Directory South West
Find Memory Cafes in the South West near you and enjoy a “dementia-friendly” outing with your loved one.

Lifeline & Assisted Living
Technology Enabled care (TEC) includes a range of innovative technology that helps you to live at home independently.

Silver Stories
Silver Stories links children to the older generation helping to bring a little bit of joy to both age groups and increase reading confidence.

MHA
Tackling the impacts of loneliness and isolation by providing community social groups, activities, befriending, assisted shopping, and more for people aged 55 and over living in Cornwall.

Dementia UK
As dementia specialists, Admiral Nurses help families manage complex needs, considering the person living with dementia and the people around them.

Cornwall Memory Cafes
The Memory Cafe is a place where any one with memory loss and their carer or family may find support and a signpost to more formal help if so desired.