ABOUT US:
Whatever happens as we get older, we all want to remain independent and live life on our own terms. That’s why, as well as offering regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice, Independent Age can provide you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS:
Independent Age's community services are designed to achieve positive change in the lives of an older person by listening to what they need and shaping the support accordingly over an agreed time period. Our overall aim is for people to feel better connected both socially and to other forms of practical help, information and advice. This helps ensure older people live the life they want.
OUR VALUES:
Purpose-driven: The experience, needs and views of older people inform everything we do
Compassionate: We listen, care and take action
Expert: Our work is evidence based and solution focused
Collaborative: We work in partnership to maximise our impact
Accountable: We work with integrity and transparency
Inclusive: We value diversity and always treat everyone fairly with dignity and respect
THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF:
Our volunteers made 209,402 friendship contacts with 1,560 older people in 2020, through community services, Reconnections, visits and phone calls!
We worked hard to ensure all our staff and nearly 2,000 committed volunteers were provided with the necessary skills and information to safely support people in their communities. Wherever possible, staff and volunteers continued to provide a valuable lifeline to older people who needed help to access food or medication, and either phoned regularly or visited (when permitted and following guidelines). This meant we could maintain that vital human connection that so many missed during 2020.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE:
We look for people from a variety of backgrounds as we know this makes our charity stronger. We look for motivated, passionate and inspiring people who are aligned with our mission and values.
HOW WE ARE DIFFERENT:
We support marginalised older groups that may not otherwise be fully represented in their community.
