Registered Charity
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About us
Who we are
Age UK Lambeth is an independent local charity that has worked in the community to help older people, their families and carers for over 70 years. We have dedicated staff and amazing volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Lambeth. Our mission is to support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives but challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time.
Our culture and values
Our Vision
We envision thriving communities where people of all identities are connected to the support, opportunities and resources needed to age well.
Our Mission
We will
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Identify and strive to meet the diverse needs of people in the communities we support.
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Address loneliness and isolation as a serious issue affecting life expectancy and provide and promote opportunities for residents to stay connected.
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Support people to remain independent in their homes through a variety of relevant, practical and emotional assistance.
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Establish volunteering as a core element of developing sustainable community support.
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Value and promote the insights and perspectives of older people and involve them in co-producing relevant services.
We always
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Involve older residents in the development of relevant services.
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Challenge and address ageism across society and services.
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Collaborate with partners to deliver our vision through joined-up services.
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Recognise and celebrate older residents as a pivotal part of the community, enabling them to be heard and listened to.
Our values:
Kind: Showing respect and compassion for each other and the people we support.
Person-centred: Keeping people at the heart of our work with a commitment to honesty and realism throughout our services.
Openness: Consistently striving to be better by fostering open communication, welcoming diverse opinions and integrating feedback into our work.
Resilience: Staying committed to our mission and values while remaining adaptable, challenging ourselves and building sustainability for the future of our work.
