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Foneaid

Do you have any old mobile phones that you don't use any more? We are collecting phones for FoneAid and we receive £3.00 for every phone regardless of its condition. Please drop any mobile phones you no longer need in to Age Concern Harrow office during our office hours 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Recycling Old Computers

Your old computer can be re-used. A voluntary organisation, Computers for Charity will collect your computer, wipe the memory and send it on to a community group in Africa. The pick up coast is £20. For more information click Computers for Charity

Bus Pass Eligibility

If you are aged 60 or over or eligible disabled, your bus pass is changing. From 1st April 2008, if you live in England, you can enjoy free off peak travel on local buses anywhere in England.

To find out more talk to your existng bus pass provider or visit www.direct.gov.uk/buspass.

Enjoy London Theatre

Do you sometimes find it hard to see or hear everything that takes place on stage? Audio-described, captioned or signed performances are making London theatre more accessible and enjoyable. You can see a huge range of shows - and often at a reduced price.

To get a FREE ACCESS LONDON THEATRE brochure please call 020 7557 6700 or email access@solttma.co.uk or go to London Theatre access

Exercise Classes

New Exercise Class to Music for over 50's on Tuesdays 4.00 - 5.00

(Multi-sport creche also available for 5-14 year olds)
at Canons High School, Shaldon Rd Edgware
Contact Vina Lad on 020 8951 or 079856 35248

Sessions for Seniors

Older people are able to enjoy the social and physical benefits of exercise with age specific training advice

Sessions on Mondays 10.30am - 11.30am at Aspire National Training Centre, Wood Lane, Stanmore
For more information call 020 8420 6718

Whitmore High School
Exercise classes planned for over 50's.
For more details contact Candice Bryan on 020 8869 4884

Carers Support Harrow

Provide information and support for carers over 65 years.

Informal coffee mornings are held at 25/27 Pinner Green, Pinner, Middx.

Please telephone to book your place on 020 8868 5224

Free Cinema Tickets for Carers

People who have a carer can apply for a Cinema Exhibitors Association Card which will allow free admission for the person accompanying them to 90% of UK cinemas, including Harrow Vue locally. To apply for the card, you will need to meet one or more of the following criteria:

be in receipt of the disability living allowance or attendance allowance.
be a registered blind person.

The card is valid for 3 years from the date of issue and a £5 processing fee is applied. Applications are available from participating cinemas or can be printed from the web site www.ceacard.co.uk

The Pension Service

A surgery is held every Wednesday at the Civic Centre in the main reception area between 10.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

Information and Advice on benefits is available together with help on the completion and verification of claim forms.

No appointment is necessary

Club and Leisure Guide

Age Concern Harrow has a list of a number of clubs suitable for older people in Harrow.

If you would like a copy please contact the office

Breaking the Sound Barrier

RNID is running a campaign to change public perceptions of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids. It is estimated that 4 million people in the UK could benefit from hearing aids but, for various reasons, are not doing anything about it. The Breaking the Sound Barrier campaign aims to change this by encouraging people to have a hearing test and get the right aids fitted. All you do is phone 0845 600 5555 for your five-minute hearing check. This will act as an indicator of hearing loss. Anyone identified as having a potential problem will be advised to contact their GP for a referral to have a hearing test.

Chip and Pin

- a more secure way to pay
If you find it difficult to use your credit or debit card with a pin number, either because you cannot remember the number or because you find it difficult to use the machine due to dexterity problems then contact the local branch of your bank as cards are still available for use with a signature only.

POP Panel

The Harrow Partnership with Older People (POP) is about older people being more informed, aware and involved in local matters. The older people of the POP Panel meet with representatives of local organisations for consultation and to identify and discuss local issues. During 2008, the POP Panel is going to open its regular meetings to interested members of the public. If you would like to attend a meeting contact the POP Office for more information or to book a place: 020 8861 7994/7992.

The meeting dates for 2008 are presently:
7 February,19 March, 7 May, 10 June, 30 July, 16 September, 29 October, 2 December

New Asian Outreach Sessions

Two new venues have been established at:

Harrow Central Mosque Elders' Club Harrow Central Mosque, Station Road, Harrow

Zain Medical Centre, 122 Turner Road, Edgware

These sessions will provide information and advice to South Asian elders about benefits, housing, residential and nursing homes, health, leisure and social activities, and their rights to social services. A limited number of home visits will be incorporated depending on the needs of the clients. The above venues were chosen in order to target the most vulnerable and isolated elders from the South Asian communities of Harrow.

For more information contact Valsa Kurian at Age Concern Harrow

Harrow Wheelchair Service

This service is based at Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Rd, Harrow. They supply wheelchairs on a permanent basis on referral from GP's, Occupational therapists or from Physiotherapists. Contact Tel: 020 8869 3522