Tag Archives: Norfolk
Foodboxes for local people in crisis – Norwich
A Norwich charity which supports people in times of crisis is appealing for a few luxury items to bring some festive cheer this Christmas.
Care campaign to save services for Norfolk’s elderly launched in Norwich
Age UK Norfolk and Age UK Norwich officially launched their Cut Cake Not Care campaign
Richard Wheeler Saturday, December 17, 2011
6.30 AM
Charity bosses say they have printed 4,000 extra postcards after receiving strong support for their campaign to save care services.
Age UK Norfolk and Age UK Norwich officially launched their Cut Cake Not Care campaign yesterday at Tesco in Ipswich Road, Norwich.
The two independent charities are hoping to persuade Norfolk County Council to think again about its proposals to reduce preventative care service funding by £11 million in the next two years.
The groups say these services are essential to spotting the early signs of illness and stop the elderly needing more expensive care in the future.
Money floods in to help Norfolk’s elderly pay their heating bills
Charities fear more and more will fall into the poverty trap as bills rise and incomes fall.
Chris Bishop and Alex Hurrell Monday, December 5, 2011
8.50 AM
Hundreds of grants have been made to some of Norfolk’s neediest elderly people, as money floods in to an appeal to help them meet their heating bills.
How to apply for help
Applications for help from the Surviving Winter campaign are being processed by Age UK Norfolk.
Age UK’s Jasmine Toombs said a decision would normally be made within days of receiving a call.
“We’ll have a chat about their circumstances, so we understand how best we’re able to help them,” she said.
Payments are usually made within a week to 10 days.
