WRVS - Making Britain a great place to grow old

Welcome to WRVS

WRVS is an age positive charity. Our volunteers deliver personal and practical support to help older people and we raise awareness of the issues older people face through our campaigns and research. Help us make Britain a great place to grow old by volunteering or donating.

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More than 40,000 volunteers enable WRVS to run local services to support older people in communities all across Great Britain.

Our services give thousands of older people the opportunity and choice to live the life they want to every day and help them stay independent at home and active in their local community.

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Helping to make Britain a great place to grow old

Practical support at home
Social activites
Getting out and about
Hospital services
Community support
Information and advice

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Making a difference - Driving passions in Aberdeen

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.
Making a difference - Community spirit in Hastings

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.
Making a difference - Good Neighbours in Newport

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.

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WRVS news

WRVS response to Health Committee report
24 January 2012
Supporting older people to live independently and healthily in their own homes is practical and sustainable

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David Jones MP visits hospital service in North Wales
05 January 2012
Local Member of Parliament stops by to visit WRVS volunteers

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This Christmas – has your social network replaced your real network?
23 December 2011
Half a million people over 65 will spend Christmas Day totally alone

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WRVS blog

The blog is where we share our thoughts and comment on issues facing older people. Join the conversation. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

Westminster Eye: An insight into the week of politics 16 - 20 January

Posted by Lidia Drane · 0 Comments
27 January 2012, 00:00

Labels: Clinical Commissioning Groups, VAT for home care, cost of social care provision, Adult Social Care Efficiency, Local Government Association, A Vision for Adult Social Care, Warm Home Discount scheme, Warm Front scheme, Carbon Emissions Reduction Target, G

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Real life stories

Leyla's story

“I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

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Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

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