Older people

Information for older people living in Newport

Download the draft Ageing Well in Newport 2016-18 plan (pdf)

Dewis Cymru logo

Dewis Cymru provides information about services near you

Telecare / community alarm service

Community connectors - find a local group

AskSara - information to ease daily living activities 

Dementia and mental health care

Request occupational therapy support

Home care

Residential care

Newport Care Homes Directory (pdf)

Over-60s bus pass

Housing 

Housing related support

Social care

Newport 50+ Forum

The Forum provides a voice for the over 50s in Newport and members volunteer to help improve the quality of life for older people by influencing the way services are planned.

Members work with Newport City Council, health, local business and voluntary organisations.

The Forum is a committee of elected members and anyone can join for free.

Public meetings are held in January, April, July and October from 2- 4pm at THE PLACE, Bridge Street towards the end of the month. Look for the dates in Grassroots in the Argus or on our Facebook page (search Newport 50+ Forum).

Everyone is welcome, just turn up, get informed, get involved and share your views!

Companionship Care at Home

Newport Care Homes are launching a new companionship service for elderly people who are at home and may be suffering from loneliness. 

You can find more details on their website

External links

Visit Older People Wales for information about the Older Persons Commissioner for Wales.

50+ Engagement Ffrind I Mi / Friend of Mine befriending service
WRVS Good Neighbours Scheme The National Careline
Age Cymru Gwent Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Alzheimer’s Society The Pension Service (DWP) (local services)

Contact

Contact social services at Newport City Council for further information.