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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Please note that there are age resrictions on our services and we can only help those who live within the Bristol Boundaries. If you live outside this area please Contact your Local Age Concern.

  1. Q: If I go into a care home will I have to give up my house?
    A: This is a complex area. Information and Advice may help you make a decision.
  2. Q: I can't get travel insurance because of my age.
    A: We have an Insurance and Trading service offering Travel, Home and Motor Insurance who may be able to help you.
  3. Q: I require some home support, I can't manage at home anymore.
    A: Depending on your individual needs and eligibility there are several options, contact us for further information.
  4. Q: I've recently lost my husband/wife/partner, can you help me to get out and about again?
    A: Our Link-Up service may be helpful.
  5. Q: All I want is some company, I am no longer able to get out.
    A: Our Link-Up service may be helpful.
  6. Q: I'm speaking on behalf of my mother who lives in Bristol, she's not well, she's had a fall. My father has dementia and my mother can no longer cope.
    A: These are complex areas, Contact Information and Advice who may give you some helpful information.
  7. Q: My relative is no longer able to deal with their own finances, how can I help?
    A: Information and Advice may be able to help you.
  8. Q: I want to make a will, how do I go about this? Do you offer a Will Writing Service?
    A: Please contact Information and Advice for further information.
  9. Q: How can I access your Day Care facilities in Bristol?
    A: Please refer to our Roundhouse Day Centre page for further information.
  10. Q: I can't manage my garden anymore.
    A: See the Practical Services section for further information.
  11. Q: Can someone help me to do a few small jobs in my home?
    A: See our Practical Services section for further details.
  12. Q: Can you recommend a plumber or electrician in my area?
    A: See our Practical Services section.
  13. Q: Where are you?
    A: We are in the Bristol City Centre, see Contact Us for full details.
  14. Q: I don't live within the Bristol Boundaries, why can't I use the Services of Age Concern Bristol?
    A: As we are a local independent charity, raising our own funds to finance the 'free' services, we are only able to cope with the numbers of enquiries from the local area. Don't worry there should be a Local Age Concern in your area.
  15. Q: I want to volunteer but I don't have my own transport, will you pay for my bus fares?
    A: See the Volunteering section and Contact Us to discuss this further.
  16. Q: I would like to be a volunteer gardener but don't have any tools.
    A: See the Volunteering section and Contact Us to discuss this further.
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