Do you know an older person in Gleadless Valley who may need some support?  The Older People's Services project helps local older people by:

• Supporting older people to access the services, resources and facilities they need to maintain their independence and quality of life.
• Promoting health, diet and exercise to reduce health inequalities.
• Empowering older people to make choices.
• Focusing on those who are vulnerable in order to prevent hospital admission and reduce pressure on health services.
• Working with local groups and organisations to help develop more activities, lunch clubs, day trips and exercise classes.

Please contact Jayne Hancock, the Older People's Projects Manager, on 0114 264 9446 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Nifty After Fifty
Getting older is inevitable but coping with the stresses and changes that come with ageing is easier if you try to keep fit and healthy.

Valley Swim Bus

Sessions of physical activities not only encourage muscle strength and joint mobility but also aid circulation, digestion and appetite, respiration, relaxation and sleep.


Valley Chairobics Group

Its never too late to start and get nifty!

With thanks to Dr Chai Patel for his generous donation documented in the Channel 4's Secret Millionaire programme.  If you didn't see the show on 13th November 2011, or would like to see it again, it can be viewed here.  The money enabled us to buy a new minibus and employ a new member of staff, Grace Radford, to increase the support and number of activities we can deliver for older people in the community.

Grace Radford, Older People's Support Worker

Jayne Hancock, Older People's Development Co-ordinator

With the new minibus

Please read the reviews of the group trips we organise each year, all supporting the older people of Gleadless Valley:

Christmas 2011
Llandudno 2011
Bridlington 2011
Skegness 2011
Christmas 2010
Canal Trip 2010

The Older People's Services project relies heavily on volunteers.  If you would like to volunteer or obtain further information about the project, please contact Jayne Hancock, Older People's Development Co-ordinator, on 0114 264 9446 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .