Nothing to do on a Thursday? Come to the Amasal Club for fun, friends, bowling, arts, IT skills. IT for beginners on alternate Thursdays. Activities may vary - call Tracey on 01785 607060 for more details. Transport may be available within Stafford town.

Staying Active at the David Jones Centre, every Wednesday, 10am-2pm

David Jones Staying Active Centre meets Wednesdays 11.00am to 2.00 p.m. Call Tracey on 01785 607060 for more details.

Bradbury House Staying Active Centre every Tuesday 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.

Bradbury House Staying Active Centre meets Tuesdays 11.00 to 2.00 p.m. Call Tracey on 01785 607060 for more details.

Pub Club at The Barley Mow

Fancy a meal at The Barley Mow? Call Tracey on 01785 607060 for more details. Transport may be available in Stafford Town.

Baswich Staying Active Centre

Our New Staying Active Centre is open on a Tuesday from 2pm.We offer a chance to chat and make new friends as well as to join in a gentle exercise class funded by The Big Lottery.

Fit as a Fiddle

Fit as a Fiddle is funded by The Big Lottery and offers gentle exercise for the older person. We have qualified instructors who can give you helpful tips on keeping active and healthy.

Sunday Lunch

Sunday Lunch is available at Bradbury House on the third Sunday of the month. This is a very popular event and so is best to book early.

Transport is limited and may not be available to some events.

Claim YOUR benefits

Making ends meet can be a big worry and a little bit of extra cash can make all the difference...................... Make sure you are claiming what you are entitled to.

Carer’s Allowance is a benefit paid to people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a severely disabled person. This information sheet

Age Concern Allowance includes guidance on:

What is Carer's Allowance
How much do you get
How to claim it
Further advice and information

If you are a carer and would like further information please come along to our Coffee and Cakes for Carers morning as part of Carers week. We will be at Bradbury House, Weston Road, Stafford with representatives from the Department of Work and Pensions between 10.00 a.m. and 12 noon and everyone is welcome to join us. If you can’t make that date then please call 01785 607060 and we will arrange a visit for you at a time that is more suitable.

Are you getting all that you are entitled to?
We receive many phone calls from people asking if they are in receipt of the right benefits.
Did you know that we can arrange for you to receive a full benefit check with the local Pensions Service? Call 01785 607060 and we will ask them to call you to arrange a confidential talk in the privacy of your own home.

Attendance Allowance and Disability Living Allowance:
Age Concern Stafford and Districts specially trained form fillers can help you to claim Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance. Call 01785 607060 and we can send you the forms and arrange for someone to help you fill them in at a time that is convenient to you and in your own home.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
This benefit is for people below the age of 65 and to qualify for this benefit you must need help with either personal care or have difficulty walking or both.
DLA does not depend on NI contributions and is not affected by savings or income.
Once awarded the allowance it will continue, without an age limit, as long as you satisfy either the care or the mobility conditions.

Attendance Allowance
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for people over the age of 65, who need help with personal care or need supervision in the day or someone to watch over them by night, due to physical or mental disability.

It does not depend on NI contributions and is not affected by savings or income. It is paid on top of other benefits or pensions.
To qualify you must meet the following conditions

You are aged 65 or older
You must meet the day and or night conditions
You must normally have satisfied the disability conditions for at least 6 months - however there are special rules for people who are terminally ill.
You must normally reside in the UK

How to Claim
We can arrange for Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance forms to be sent directly to you at home, and if you need help filling in the form we can also provide someone to assist you with those questions that you are never to sure how to answer.

Or
DWP Telephone the Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 88 22 00 direct
Or
Use the tear-off slip from leaflet AAA5DCS(Attendance Allowance) or DLAA5DCS (Disability Living Allowance).
Or
On the internet at dwp.gov.uk
Or
Claim on line direct.gov.uk -claim
Did you know that sometimes if you become entitled to Attendance Allowance or DLA this may also enable you to start receiving other benefits?
For example

Pension Credit
Housing Benefit
Council Tax Benefit

For further information or advise please phone our helpline on 01785 607060.

Helpful Fact Sheets

Fact sheet 18 - Money and Benefits

Fact Sheet 34 - Attendance and Disability Living Allowance

IS15 - Carers Allowance information

There are many other factsheets available here