Research and analysis

LinkAge Plus: Gateshead pilot

Good practice guides and evaluation reports for the LinkAge Plus pilot in Gateshead.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 15 April 2013

Documents

Gateshead Older People’s Assembly

PDF, 185 KB, 4 pages

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Good companions (Age Concern)

PDF, 211 KB, 4 pages

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Live at home scheme

PDF, 188 KB, 4 pages

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'Safety Works' older persons events

PDF, 215 KB, 4 pages

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Timebank (Age Concern)

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Details

‘Link up’ in Gateshead links up people aged 50 and over with the services they need, including a network of preventative services and activities. These Include:

• small tasks and handyman services
• ‘Safety Works’ a one-off awareness session on safety inside and outside the home
• initiatives promoting health and well-being

More information about services for older people in Gateshead:

• Link up in Gateshead (Gateshead Council) – brings together the contact details of a variety of organisations ranging from Age Concern Gateshead to Gateshead Council that offer good quality, practical services
• Gateshead Older People’s Assembly

Published 15 April 2013