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If we've learned anything through the pandemic, it's that community is more important than ever. That's why we're asking the community in Hammersmith and Fulham to support older residents in need. Any donation, big or small, will help ensure that older people in the borough have access to vital support services, can feel part of a community, and can improve their overall wellbeing through fitness, activities and socialising.
This Christmas, please help a neighbour in need.
Pamela recently had a stroke, which took her into hospital for two and a half months. She lives alone and was housebound during her recovery.
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham came to rescue me by providing ready cooked food straight to my door when I was unable to do much for myself. Without them and their kindness and their phone calls, I don't know how I would have existed. I am halfway to recovery now and the physios at the hospital have told me that my being able to attend an exercise class at Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham's centre has significantly accelerated my rehabilitation. Being able to go out recently and be among people again at their centre has been marvellous - I have developed some wonderful friends and we now talk regularly to each other.
Demand for our services is very high and a large number of older people in the borough need help. Our Information & Advice service saw more than twice as many people last year than the year before, our Befriending service has almost tripled the number of people receiving companionship since 2019, and our exercise and activity sessions are often fully booked up. We expect these numbers to only increase, and it's only with your help that we can make sure that any older person who needs support, can access it.
Please help a neighbour in need this Christmas by giving what you can.
Your donation will go towards helping older people in the borough - keeping them connected to their community, assisting in their time of need, and enabling them to stay active, aiding their overall wellbeing. Any donation, big or small, will make a huge difference to your older neighbours in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Thank you.