Can you Help?
Do you have a few spare hours a week to join us as a volunteer?
There is so much more we can do with a little more help!
We are currently recruiting
We are Recruting
Would you like to work locally and BE PART OF A FABULOUS TEAM delivering great services to the older members of our community?
Men's Shed
Men's Shed Blog ▶
We are building a Men's Shed and hope to be open in Spring 2024
We will be posting regular updates as this project gets underway so please check back here regularly. The construction will be on an area of scrubland immediately behind our garage.
Disability Benefits Help
We have a member of staff who can assist with completing disability related benefit applications such as
- Attendance Allowance,
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Blue Badge.
Dementia Information Surgery
We offer one to one appointments with Claire Robertson to talk about all things dementia related. These appointments must be booked in advance through the office.
Information & Advice
We give free information & advice on a huge range of services. Contact us if there is something bothering you or you cannot find the information you need.
Men's Club
This club is aimed specifically at our male clients who would like to get together with other men in a similar position to themselves and enjoy various activities, a glass of beer and a light lunch.
When: The first Friday of every month between 12pm and 2.00pm
Where: The Community Centre in Banstead.
If you'd like to come along to our next meeting please contact the office. There is a small charge to cover costs.
Transport Scheme
We have a pool of volunteers with their own cars to provide transport, and escort elderly patients to and from health and welfare appointments. A charge is made to cover costs.
Call 01737 370078 with at least 48 hours notice, and preferably at least a week (leave a message and we will get back to you).
If the answer phone is on please leave your name and number and we will return your call.
Bereavement Café
The cafe is a space to talk about the pain of bereavement, and to find mutual support and encouragement when you need it most.
Our Bereavement Café offers a chance to meet with others who understand the experience of loss.
When: The second Thursday of every month between 11.00am and 12.30
Where: Banstead Community Centre
Our cafe is run in conjunction with Princess Alice Hospice. To arrange a place at the cafe please CONTACT OUR OFFICE.
Carers' Support Group
Do you care for someone with dementia who lives with you?
We have a monthly support group for CARERS of people with dementia...
When: Second Wednesday of each month 10.30am and 12 noon
Where: Banstead Day Centre
There is no charge for this group.
The group will be led by Claire Robertson and you can find out more information by contacting our office or emailing
Please note that this group is for Carers Only
Musical Memories
Musical Memories is a weekly service for people with memory impairment AND their carers.
The group is led by professional musician Barbara Christopher.
When: Every Thursday afternoon
Where: Banstead Community Centre
A small charge is made for this service. Please contact the office for further details.
Minibus
We have a minibus which has been specially adapted to carry elderly clients and up to three wheelchair users. It is used most days to transport our elderly clients and is also available for hire at very reasonable rates for other organisations concerned with the elderly.
ACB Lunch Club
A lunchtime meet-up for older people in the area - most members are brought to the club by our Age Concern minibus or by a volunteer driver, although a few live nearby and walk to the meeting.
When: 3rd Wednesday each month
Where: Banstead Community Centre 11am to 2.30pm
Visits
Help is available if you, or an elderly person you know, has difficulty getting out and about, due to illness or mobility problems.
We have a member of staff who can visit you at home to discuss any problems you might have and assist you in accessing the services that you require. In addition we have a Befriending Service – one of our Befrienders can pop in for a cup of tea and a chat on a regular basis if you are feeling lonely. All our Befrienders are volunteers who have been fully vetted.
There is no charge for either our Home Assessment or Befriending
Feet 4 Most
Do you find it difficult to cut your toenails?
Jackie Nunes MCFHP, MACHP, BAFHP - Footcare Practitioner, holds clinics weekly on Monday and Thursday at Banstead Community Centre. Jackie is fully insured, DBS checked and able to treat a wide range of foot complaints.
To arrange your appointment please contact our office on 01737 352156 Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm
Hearing Aid Clinic
Does your hearing aid need a change of battery or a bit of an overhaul?
We hold regular hearing aid clinics, this service is available every 4th Wednesday of the month. For more details of this free service please contact the office on 01737 352156.
Volunteering
The contribution of our Volunteers is essential to help meet the needs of many older people in our community. We very much value our volunteers , and support them in their work.
What to Expect as a Volunteer
As a volunteer, we want you to feel part of the Team and to be involved in the planning, development and improvement of our services. We will also support you with help, supervision and encouragement.
Donating to Age Concern Banstead
Choose how you can support us - we are very grateful for all donations & legacies, and there are many ways you can donate ...
Ways to Donate
By Cheque, Cash or phone donation using credit/debit card
We are pleased to receive cheques and cash. Please make sure that any cheques or bequests are specifically for Age Concern Banstead. If this is not clear, any funds may go to other Age related charities and not benefit older people in our area. Please make cheques payable to Age Concern Banstead. Please contact the office on 01737 352156 if you wish to pay by credit/debit card.