Imagine a Christmas day with no hot food, no gifts and no one to talk to?

Age UK Birmingham and Age UK Sandwell are here to offer a wide range of services, including a hot meals service, information and advice and a friendship telephone call and buddy service, during the festive period to our older community.

Mr M's story

Mr M, aged 70 was referred to our hot meal service from the QE discharge team following a 9 week hospital stay due to Covid-19. Mr M was a fit and healthy man who enjoyed socialising and attending a walking football activity. Following his Covid-19 diagnosis Mr M ended up with complex health issues including losing his ability of his feet and arms. Mr M only has one daughter who doesn't live close by and is a key worker. Mr M was keen to maintain his own independence and get back home. The hot meal service was part of Mr M's hospital discharge, to support Mr M with hot meals whilst he got home to recover and build up his strength. Mr M was also referred into Age UK Birmingham's shopping service for extra support.

If you would like to contribute to our general Christmas Appeal to support the delivery of our services please click on the donate button. As little as £10 can provide a hot Christmas dinner and a friendship telephone call on Christmas Day, but anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. Please give generously.