Support for older people in North Yorkshire
As we get older, it is common to need a little extra support. This might be help to stay socially connected, someone to talk to, or advice about services available in your area.
This page brings together trusted organisations that offer support for older people across North Yorkshire, as well as national services you can contact directly.
Loneliness can affect people across the UK in different ways. If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of loneliness, there are many organisations who can help.
Support if you are feeling lonely or isolated
If you are feeling lonely, there is help available. You are not alone, and support is free and confidential.
Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. Their volunteer befriending service is one of the ways Age UK tries to beat loneliness in later life.
Campaign to End Loneliness believes nobody should be lonely in older age and that loneliness is not inevitable.
Carers UK aim to be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
Community Connectors, a British Red Cross service, can help lonely adults of all ages establish or re-establish connections.
Co-op Foundation highlights a number of projects supporting young people with loneliness.
Cruse Bereavement Care UK offers support for people experiencing loneliness following bereavement.
Eden Project Communities connect people and communities, encouraging everyday people to make positive change where they live.
Home-Start work with vulnerable families or parents struggling to cope for any reason across the UK, including people who are feeling lonely or isolated.
Independent Age offer regular friendly contact and a strong campaigning voice for older people on care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.
Marmalade Trust help people make new connections and find social activity in their local community.
Refugee Action has spent 35 years helping refugees build safe, hopeful and productive new lives in the UK.
Royal Voluntary Service is a volunteering organisation that aims to enrich the lives of older people and their families across Britain.
Sense is a national disability charity that supports people with complex communication needs to be understood, connected and valued.
The Silver Line is a free, 24 hour, confidential helpline for older people.
You can also find information about other organisations that offer help with loneliness, including community support and befriending services, through the British Red Cross.
Visit: https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/connected-communities/where-to-go-for-help-with-loneliness
Local support services in North Yorkshire
Harrogate
Mind in Harrogate Disitrict offer a befriending service for people across the whole district, and is now supporting people in the market towns of Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Masham as well as Harrogate. You can find out more by phoning 01423 503 335 or sending an email to befriending@mindinharrogate.org.uk
Learn more - visit Mind in Harrogate District
North Yorkshire & Darlington
Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington offers a range of quality support services for people aged 50+, including information and advice, meals at home, and dementia day care.If you are interested in any of the services below please call us on 01325 362 832.
Visit the Age UK North Yorkshire & Darlington website
North Craven
Age UK North Craven run both a visiting befriending and a telephone Befriending service. If you would like more information on either of these please phone 01729 823 066.
Visit the Age UK North Craven website
North Yorkshire Coast & Moors
Age UK North Yorkshire Coast & Moors offer information and advice and social prescribing and well-being. Find out more by giving them a call on 01723 379 058.
Help at home and support after hospital
Help at home
Some organisations can help if you need support at home, whether that is with everyday tasks or after a change in your health.
The British Red Cross can help you find local home care services and short term support to help you stay safe and independent at home.
Visit: https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/find-home-care-services-near-you
Support when returning home from hospital
If you or someone you care for is coming home from hospital and would like extra help to settle back in, Carers’ Resource offers a home from hospital service. This support can help build confidence and make everyday life easier during recovery.
Visit: https://www.carersresource.org/hospital-related/home-from-hospital/
Support for people affected by dementia
Alzheimer’s Society
Provides information, advice, and practical support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
Not sure where to start?
If you are unsure which service is right for you:
- Think about what would help most right now, such as social contact, practical help, or advice
- You can contact more than one organisation if needed
- You can ask for information in a different format, such as large print or easy read
If you would like help finding services or sharing feedback about health and care services, Healthwatch North Yorkshire is here to listen. Phone 01423 788 128 or email hello@hwny.co.uk.
