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Ref: PRCP018 Date: 30thNovember 2023
Free activities and social events for people aged 55+ now available in Stafford and South Staffordshire
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An exciting schedule of free events and activities for people aged 55+ has been unveiled in Stafford Borough and South Staffordshire. ReConnected talks, workshops and meetings are being offered in community centres, village halls and other easy-to-reach venues in these areas.
Backed by the National Lottery Community Fund, ReConnected provides opportunities for people aged 55+ to get together, get active and get involved.
With activities as varied as researching your family tree, crafts, quizzes, exercise, practical engineering challenges and even a murder mystery event. ReConnected is providing opportunities to develop new skills and interests and above all, have fun.
ReConnected activities are managed by local company, CarePlus, and supported by trained volunteers. Activities have been chosen by residents who took part in consultations earlier this year.
"We are really grateful to everyone who told us what they wanted to see in their area," said Jo Smith, the operations manager for customer engagement and support, at Care Plus. "Thanks to their involvement, we can launch something different for people aged over 55 in Stafford Borough and south Staffordshire. ReConnected activities are conveniently located, friendly, welcoming and most importantly, free."
As well as holding events and activities, ReConnected is offering a phone line for people who find it difficult to get out and meet people. The team will keep in touch with regular calls to relieve isolation and build confidence. They can also provide advice for callers who are completing forms, making applications, thinking about support in later life or finding out whether they might be eligible for benefits.
For information about the ReConnected events and activities taking place in Stafford and south Staffordshire, visitwww.care-plus.co.uk/Reconnected
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The ReConnected team offering free activities and social events for people aged 55+ available in Stafford and South Staffordshire.
Background for editors
Care Plus specialises in housing and support for older people and those with physical or learning difficulties. Managing 55 retirement living communities in Staffordshire and Shropshire as well as a residential nursing home, Care Plus helps people to live independently in their own homes with support including 24:7 telecare response, wellbeing services and home care.
The personal care service delivered by Care Plus has been assessed as Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission.
Registered as a Charitable Community Benefit Society, Care Plus is a Housing Plus Group company. The Group is a leading provider of quality, affordable homes and care services that customers can trust. Member companies also include Homes Plus, Property Plus and Severn Homes.
With a vision to be a resilient organisation, making a positive difference to homes, lives and communities, Housing Plus Group employs around 1,000 people in Staffordshire and Shropshire. The growing Group is addressing the housing crisis locally, by building new homes for rent, shared ownership and outright sale. It has committed to delivering affordable care and support for older people in their own homes and to creating new apprenticeship opportunities in the Group and its supply chain.
Housing Plus Group is inspiredand guidedby the values which are the foundations of its work: Communication, Learning, Accountable, Respectful, Inclusive, Trust and You.
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) requires that all registered providers confirm compliance with the Regulatory Framework, Governance and Financial Viability Standard. Housing Plus Group complies with this standard, holding the RSH highest rating for governance, G1 and V2 for viability. Please visit www.gov.uk to find out more.
Further information
Mara Hargreaves
Head of marketing and communications
Mobile (p): 07967 967 466
e:mara.hargreaves@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Clare Chick
Marketing and communications officer
m: 07950 254 279
e:clare.chick@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Martin Farrow
CHANGEWORKS Communications
t: + 44 (0) 1785 247588
m: +44 (0)7771 970025
e:mfarrow@changeworkscom.co.uk