Royal British Legion Health and Wellbeing Activities in Gloucestershire
Have you, your spouse or your partner ever served in the British Armed Forces (including National Service and the Reserves)? If so, you are likely to be eligible for support from the Royal British Legion.
Age Concern Gloucestershire has now been commissioned by the Royal British Legion to provide a variety of Health and Wellbeing services in the county for anyone over 50 qualifying for Royal British Legion assistance.
It is a great way to stay fit and well and to make new friends. All the activities are free, although there may be a small charge for such things as refreshments. Click on the links below for fuller details of the services available.
Information Advice and Advocacy
• Pointing you in the right direction to access all kinds of help and support
• Checking that you are receiving all the money you are entitled to
• Filling in benefit forms to claim more cash if you qualify for it
• Working with you to solve problems
• We offer home visits if that is what suits you.
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Friendship and Befriending:
- Friendly Faces befriending service offers home visits and outings
- Innsworth Lunch Club based on the outskirts of Gloucester
Information Technology
Free ‘Magic Mouse’ sessions to introduce you to the world of computers, e-mailing and the Internet are available at certain sheltered housing schemes in the Tewkesbury/Gloucester/Cheltenham area.
General Health and Wellbeing
The Hospital Aftercare service provides home visits for up to 6 weeks after a stay in hospital.
Age Concern Gloucestershire choirs meet in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud during the daytime, usually fortnightly.
The Contact Centre in Cheltenham’s Lower High Street is a drop-in club open to all over 50s.
Volunteers lead busy, sociable lifestyles and are well supported by Age Concern Gloucestershire’s Volunteer Manager.
To find out about other services offered by the Royal British Legion in Gloucestershire contact the RBL/SSAFA County Welfare Office at Eastgate House, Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1PX
Telephone 01452 380 200. Or visit the website www.gloucestershire.britishlegion.org.uk
Royal British Legion (national) website www.britishlegion.org.uk
