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In this section:
Local services
Cambridge Older People's Enterprise
[Local]
COPE is an independent voluntary organisation for and by over-50s.
Cambridge Senior Muslims
[Local]
Cambridge Senior Muslims Group offers support and social activities to elder Muslims in the community.
Cambridge Services for those with Disabilities
[Local]
From Cambridge City Council.
Contact
[Local]
Student visiting service for the elderly and housebound in Cambridge.
Council Services for Older People
[Local]
Day care, home care, residential or nursing care. From Cambridgeshire County Council.
St Martin's Day Centre
[Local]
Day Centre serving the south east of Cambridge.
Computers
Cambridge Online City tip - Mouse problems
How to use that dratted mouse!
Cambridge Online City tip - Reading the screen
How to make the text bigger on webpages.
Internet Tutorials
[Local]
Free 1-1 tutorials on the internet and email for people in or near Cambridge.
Silverhairs
Helping older people with their computing problems.
Lifelong learning
Cambridge Adult Education and Lifelong Learning
[Local]
Community education, courses, educational establishments, etc.
Cambridgeshire Community Learning Information
[Local]
Thousands of local courses at hundreds of locations throughout Cambridgeshire and neighbouring counties.
Open University
Undergraduate level and other courses which do not require any entry qualifications.
University of the Third Age
[Local]
Academic and recreational courses especially for retired people.
What's On in Cambridge
[Local]
Includes public lectures and events in museums.
Employment and Volunteering
2 Young 2 Retire
Life and work after 50.
Age Positive
Click on Jobseeking for recruitment agencies for older people.
Cambridge Volunteer Centre
[Local]
Information about volunteering in Cambridge and South Cambs.
The Experience Corps
Putting skills of the over-fifities to use in the local community.
Wrinklies Direct
Dedicated to finding employment for people of advancing years.
Housing
Care Providers
Local and national websites about sheltered housing and nursing homes.
Leisure
National Railcards
Young Persons, Senior, Family and Disabled Persons railcards. The rail companies also run their own railcards.
Saga Holidays
Holidays for the over-50s.
Seniority
Web magazine and forums for over 50's.
The Oldie
The magazine for 'oldies', with features & reviews on many topics.
Money
Benefit links
Online advice, calculators and local websites.
Benefits & Allowances
Information about the pension, allowances and benefits available. Government website.
Money
General money matters.
Pensions
Information and advice about pensions from different websites.
Support organisations
Age Concern
Includes useful fact sheets on a variety of issues.
Help the Aged
Practical support to help older people live independent lives.
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