Older people across the Hastings and Rother area can get free help and advice on staying warm, safe and well as the winter months edge closer.
A series of events are being held during late September and early October in Hastings, St Leonards, Bexhill, Little Common, Battle and Rye.
People will be able to get advice and help to enable them to stay warm, safe and well during the winter and beyond from organisations including the local NHS, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and Age Concern.
Advice on pensions, benefits and switching fuel suppliers will also be available from agencies such as the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Pensions Service and Warmer Homes Initiative.
There will also be representatives from local Trading Standards, Police Community Support Officers, and the Independent Living Service.
You can also get Information about services and support for carers and the Home from Hospital Service
Free tea and coffee will be served at each event, with the chance to be entered into a grand prize draw to take place after the final event on 6th October.
Monday 27 Sept 10.00 to 12.30 BATTLE, Memorial Hall
Wednesday 29 Sept 10.00 to 12.30 RYE, Baptist Church
Thursday30 Sept 10.00 to 12.30 BEXHILL, Sackville Rd Methodist Church
Thursday 30 Sept 14.00 to 16.00 LITTLE COMMON, St Martha’s Church
Tuesday 5th October Pop In Hastings Town Centre 10.00 to 12.30
Wednesday 6th October WRVS South Street St Leonards 10.00 to 12.30
For more information contact Angela Broomfield on 01424 457139 or angela.broomfield@hastingsrotherpct.nhs.uk
