Age UK Sevenoaks

1 day – £3.00 Weekend – £10.00 1 week – £13.00

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge – Head Office’s catchment area.

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

Wheelchair Service

If you have an older friend or family member visiting, or someone who may need a bit of support with mobility, consider stopping by one of our centers—either at Dairy Court Day Centre in Maidstone or Hollybush Day Centre in Sevenoaks. We have wheelchairs available for rent. Whether it’s just for a couple of hours or up to four weeks, our wheelchair rental service provides flexible options to meet your needs.

Does it cost to hire?

1 day – £3.00

Weekend – £10.00

1 week – £13.00

Is there a deposit?

A £50 returnable deposit is required when hiring a wheelchair. This is to cover any loss or damage occurred to the wheelchair whilst it is hired.

Please note although we can take a card payment for the hire of the wheelchair we cannot take a card payment for the £50.00 deposit. This must be either cash or cheque.

Can I take the wheelchair abroad?

Unfortunately we do not allow our wheelchairs to be taken out of the UK.

How do I access this service?

If you are interested in hiring a wheelchair please call us on 01732 454108 or email office@ageukmst.org.uk

£24 for half an hour appointment with foot practitioner

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge – Head Office’s catchment area.

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

It’s important to take good care of your feet and give them a little TLC. As you get older your nails grow more slowly meaning they become thicker, more brittle and harder to cut. Our foot care service is here to assist and maintain good foot health with a nail trim and foot soak, leaving your feet softer and more comfortable.

What does the service offer?

Our trained, professional staff will welcome you into a private room for your treatment at one of our community venues. If you need some help to remove your shoes and socks they can assist and will make sure you are comfortable for your treatment.

Each treatment takes 30 minutes and includes:

A nail trim to toenails
Soothing hand/foot cream to moisturise and prevent skin dryness or itchiness

Who is it for?

The service is for anyone aged 55 and over.

How much does it cost?

£24.00 per clinic visit

Is there a cancellation fee?

Yes. If you do not give us a minimum of 24 hours notice, you will still be liable to pay the cost of the appointment. With exclusions.

How do I access this service?

We have 2 footcare clinic locations:

Hollybush Court
Townlock Day Centre

Whether you are calling for yourself or on behalf of someone you know, you will need to complete a referral form and register with the service, we will then get back to you to arrange your first appointment. Please ensure you have the persons permission before making a referral for somebody else.

To do so you can either call us on 01732 454108 or email office@ageukmst.org.uk

£25 from 10 am – 2 pm

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 741558

Our Hollybush Day Care Centre in Sevenoaks provides dementia activities.

How to book?

For more information or if you would like to book please contact Amanda our Day Centre manager on 01732 741558 or email Hollybush@ageukmst.org.uk

What activities are on offer

Our activities include:

C.O.G.S – Cogs Club (Based on Cognitive Stimulation) are designed to help people with mild to moderate Dementia, the club aims to encourage members to participate in purposeful activities in order to develop or maintain active minds.

Join us every Tuesday at our Hollybush Day Centre, Sevenoaks 10 am – 3 pm.
A two course hot meal will be provided alongside tea and coffee. Cost £25

**Please note the groups below are currently on hold until further notice**

Daybreak Carers Support Group – To facilitate meaningful connections, we encourage family members and caregivers of our Daybreak clients to come together, engage in conversation with each other, and interact with our dedicated staff. This will be in a separate area to the Day Centre. Available every 1st Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month 10.00 am – 11.30 am

Dementia Café – Those living with Dementia and their partners/carers are invited to join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday every month 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm for our Dementia Café. Come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, cake and biscuits, have a chat and make new friends.

Young Onset Peer Support – A group exclusively for people with young onset dementia, this is an all-age group that welcomes people with young onset dementia.
Available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Carers Support Group – A group designed to care for those supporting somebody living with young onset dementia.
Available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm

Cost is £45 per session. Transport may be available at £12 per day.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge – Head Office’s catchment area.

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

We offer dementia day care out Hollybush Court, Sevenoaks and Town Lock, Tonbridge.

Dementia Day Care is now offered at different locations

Hollybush Day Care Centre, Hollybush Court, Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UX on a Monday, Wednesday and a Friday 9.30 am – 2.30 pm.

Town Lock Day Care Centre, Lockside, Tonbridge TN9 1EA on a Friday 9.30 am – 2.30 pm.

Clients can enjoy a variety of activities including musical entertainment, arts and crafts and reminiscing sessions, as well as a two-course hot lunch with refreshments throughout their day.

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

Please note, this service is not available outside Sevenoaks and Tonbridge catchment area.

Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge offers a free and confidential information and advice service for older people, their families and carers living in Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area.

About our service

• Welfare benefits advice for those over retirement age, including identifying and calculating benefit entitlement and assistance to complete claim forms

• Helping people to identify the care and support they need, including help accessing Social Services and advice on how to pay for care and support

• Advising on housing issues, including help with maintaining a property and advice on the different types of housing for older people who need more support or want to move nearer to family or friends

• Advising on the services, support, groups, activities and concessions available locally

• Advising those who are finding it hard to make ends meet or are struggling to pay their bills

• Helping people to make complaints or challenge decisions about welfare benefits, social services, health services and energy providers

How to access the service

Members of our Information and Advice Team work across Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. You can access our information and advice service in a number of ways:

• By Phone: 01732 336100 (Monday – Thursday 9 am-4 pm. An answerphone service is available for out of hours and on Bank Holidays)

• By Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk

• At our Information and Advice service through our Tonbridge Office

• Outreach appointments

• We can also arrange to visit you at Home

Information Guides

Age UK produces free information guides and factsheets on a wide range of topics, including home adaptations, dementia, and advice for carers. You can find a complete list of guides and factsheets on the Age UK national website see link below.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/information-advice/guides-and-factsheets/

From £20 per day or £45 per day for Dementia care. Additional £12 for transport if needed.

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

Our Hollybush Day Centre in Sevenoaks provides people in later life with the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, to enjoy a nutritional hot meal and to take part in a full range of recreational activities.

Activities

Optional activities may include:

• Bingo
• Quizzes
• Reminiscence sessions
• Sing-alongs
• Indoor games
• Seated exercises
• Active games to promote movement

Entertainment is also regularly provided by local performers, and relevant talks given by local authorities such as the Police and the Fire Brigade.

General Day Care is currently available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We may be able to provide minibus transport to take you to or from the Day Centre.

If you or a relative would be interested in attending our Day Care Centre please telephone us on 01732 454108 or email office@ageukmst.org.uk.

Once we have received the referral, a member of staff will get in contact to arrange a time to come and visit you or your family member at home so we can have an informal chat about the options available and complete an assessment.

Dementia Day Care

Our Dementia day care runs at Hollybush Day Centre three days a week. Dementia trained staff offer a range of stimulating activities to aid memory as well as health and wellbeing support. Dementia Day Care is currently available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9.30 am to approximately 2.30 pm.

Please contact us as shown above.

Personal Services

There are a number of subsidised personal services available for both day centre members and older people in the general community. Personal services include:

• Chiropody
• Hairdressing
• Hi Kent – hearing aid clinics are available on 2nd Friday of every month from 10 am- 11.30 am
• Reflexology

To make an appointment for any of the services please call Hollybush Court on 01732 454108 or email the Day Centre Manager at Hollybush@ageukmst.org.uk

Suggested donation £10

Hollybush Court
Hollybush Close
Sevenoaks
TN13 3UX
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

We believe it’s important that those in later life don’t miss out on the opportunity to benefit from the world of computers, smartphones, iPads and laptops.

Computer tuition is available at the Sevenoaks Day Centre, Hollybush Court, Hollybush Close, Sevenoaks, TN13 3UX. To book sessions please call 01732 454108. We can also offer home visits at a cost of £25

Many people are daunted by the thought of using modern technology. Whether a complete novice or more experienced we are here to help. At our computer learning centres we offer a wide range of one to one training in all aspects of computing.

We can help you with the following:

• How email and Skype can help you stay in touch with family and friends.
• How the internet can help you research an interest.
• How to shop online safely.
• How computers might help you take a more active role in your clubs or societies.
• How to understand the latest versions of Windows.
• How to use iPads and tablets.

We also offer:

• Home tuition
• Computer, printer and broadband setup

If you’d like to know more about the services please contact us on 01732 454108 or email at office@ageukmst.org.uk and we’ll be in touch.

Scam Alert

Please, please be aware that there are a number of scams around at the moment. Someone will ring you and purport to be from Microsoft or BT Technical team and will tell you your anti virus is not sufficent or your PC is slow and can be ‘fixed’. They then take remote access to your computer – this is highly dangerous as your privacy or financial details could be hacked into. The legitimate companies will NOT ring you about these issues so if anyone does:

• Tell them you know it’s a scam
• Tell the police, by calling 101 or reporting it with your local force online
• Don’t allow remote access (this means they will ask you to access your computer over the internet)
• Don’t buy their products

Prices vary from £5 – £6.75

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

Discover the joy of regular gatherings at Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge with one of our many lunch clubs—a perfect setting for friends to reconnect or for those seeking new companionship. Everyone is warmly invited to join.

We host lunch clubs at various locations throughout our area, providing a welcoming and sociable environment for older individuals.You can spend a few hours catching up on news and sharing stories as well as enjoying a freshly cooked 2 course lunch followed by tea & coffee.

For more information

Join our Lunch Club for older people in our communities to come together, to socialize, share stories, and enjoy a delicious lunch together. It’s a space for connection, laughter, and friendship.

For more information regarding the lunches listed below or to book a place please contact the office on 01732 454108 or the numbers shown below.

• Dunton Green. Contact Age UK Tel: 01732 454108
• Kemsing. Contact Jackie Chisholm Tel: 01732 763991, 07788 756836
• Otford. Contact Margaret Nicholson Tel: 01959 524147
• River head (Littlecourt). Contact Deirdre Montanaro Tel: 01732 455435
• Westerham. Contact Linda Betts Tel: 01959 561302 or on 07956 430768
• We also know of other Lunch Clubs in East Peckham, Hadlow, Hartley, Swanley, Tonbridge and Westerham

Fees from £19.50 per hour

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: office@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

Do you, or someone close to you, need a helping hand with housework, shopping, gardening etc? The Independent Living Support Service is designed to help older people remain independent in their own homes by assisting with day-to-day living tasks. We can offer as much or as little help as you require, and at a time that suits you.

What we offer

Maybe you need someone to help you buy your granddaughter’s birthday present, or you’d like a companion for a picnic in the park. With the Independent Living Support service, the decisions are all yours.

We can help with things like:

• Domestic cleaning
• Laundry
• Ironing
• Changing bedding
• Shopping
• Dealing with correspondence

We tailor the service to your preferences and needs. We visit you at home in the first instance, to discuss the requirements and agree with you the tasks you would like carried out. Our coordinator will then match you to a suitable support worker who will always carry identification, visit at pre-arranged times and carry out the tasks we have agreed with you.

Are your staff DBS checked?

All our staff are rigorously vetted including checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service and the Protection of Vulnerable Adults Register. They all receive comprehensive training and are regularly reviewed and monitored to ensure a consistently high quality of service.

More Information

If you would like to know more about these services please contact us on 01732 454108 or email at office@ageukmst.org.uk and we’ll be in touch.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge – Head Office’s catchment area.

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: Befriending@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 366100

Befriending is for older people who are lonely and need a friendly chat and a bit of company.

About the service we offer?

Loneliness and isolation can have big impact on the health and welbeing of older people. Age UK Sevenoaks and Tonbridge provides a Community Befriending service to help tackle the causes of isolation and loneliness.

The service aims to enable older people to:

• Overcome the barriers of isolation & loneliness
• Share the company of others
• Talk to someone
• Pursue interests & activities in the local community
• Maintain independence and gain information & enable clients to stay at home longer

Who is the service for?

Mainly for people aged 65 or over living in the Sevenoaks and Tonbridge area who have become housebound or detached from community life through bereavement, moving house, disability, mental illness, etc.

Who will refer?

The person needing help, their relatives, carers, health or social service professionals, GP, etc. Referral is to Age UK Sevenoaks and Tonbridge.

What happens next?

The befriending coordinator will nominate a befriending volunteer to contact the person needing help.

Volunteers may be able to visit people in the immediate area of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. We may arrange telephone befriending for people further afield.

All volunteers are DBS checked.

Contact

For further details or to make a referral contact:
Age UK Tonbridge Office Phone 01732 366100 or Email: befriending@ageukmst.org.uk

Our Dementia Outreach at Home Service costs £22.50 per hour for a minimum of 2 hours per week.

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: ils@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

As part of our Independent Living Support Service, we offer dementia support in the home for clients living with dementia at any stage.

About the service we offer

Our dedicated and dementia-trained support workers collaborate with clients and their families to create personalised activity programs. These aim to stimulate memory, enhance well-being, and offer respite to caregivers. Activities may include in-home sessions and community outings for a comprehensive approach to dementia care

Our support workers undergo thorough training and rigorous vetting, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service, ensuring that they are fully qualified and trustworthy in providing our services.

When is Dementia Outreach at Home offered?

We currently offer Dementia Outreach at Home from Monday to Friday. We can offer as much or as little support as you require (with a minimum of two hours a week).

How much does it cost?

Our Dementia Outreach at Home Service costs £22.50 per hour. The minimum amount of support we offer is two hours per week. Clients and their families will be invoiced at the end of each month.

How do I access this service?

If you, a relative or someone you know is interested in accessing this service, please contact us on either telephone 01732 454108 or email ils@ageukmst.org.uk and register your interest.

Once we have received the referral, one of our team members will reach out to schedule a convenient time for a visit. During this meeting, we’ll have an informal chat to discuss how we can best support you and your family member. Additionally, we’ll conduct an assessment to ensure personalised and effective support. All support plans are tailored to the individual needs of the clients.

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge – Head Office’s catchment area.

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: james.east@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 07864 959141

Welcome to the “Your Home” project, a collaborative initiative between Age UK Maidstone, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge and Sevenoaks District Council. We specialise in enhancing health through housing, offering support with adaptations, aids, and equipment to ensure your living space meets your needs.

How can we help?

It might mean grab rails, moving beds, deep cleans and de-cluttering where it might prevent you being admitted to hospital or make it easier for you to be discharged from hospital. Our staff will carry out an “Environmental Home Assessment”. This is similar to the sort of assessment that might be carried out by an Occupational Therapist from Social Services.

Once we have identified what adaptations could be made, we will work closely with Social Services Occupational Therapists and the council’s Housing Department (where appropriate) to carry out the adaptations. If you need help paying for them then we will help you to apply for any grants which are available.

The “Your Home” Project may need to refer you to the “One You” project to help with other things such as health checks, healthier eating/weight management, stopping smoking/drinking, mobility issues, sleep problems, stress reduction, diabetes, sexual health etc.

Further Information

For further information please contact for the Sevenoaks District – James Keast. Tel: 07864 959141 Email: jameskeast@ageukmst.org.uk

Variable fees depending on the type of class.

Tonbridge Office
5 Bradford Street
Tonbridge
TN9 1DU
United Kingdom

Email: james.east@ageukmst.org.uk
Telephone: 01732 454108

We offer a range of exercise classes from strength, mobility and balance classes to line dancing classes at various locations in our area.

Strength Mobility and Balance Classes

We run pop-up strength, mobility and balance classes together with tea/coffee and a chance to socialise in Edenbridge, Chiddingstone Causeway, Dunton Green, Ryarsh, Golden Green and Aylesford

Further information

Postural Stability and Line Dancing

We also offer Postural Stability Classes and Line Dancing Classes please call 01732 366100 or email us at Office@ageukmst.org.uk for more information.