We offer a range of services to help the over 55’s in Copeland with all aspects of later life including:
- Advice and support with financial matters including access to relevant benefits
- Form filling service for Blue Badge forms, Lasting Power of Attorney and grant applications
- Understanding & accessing relevant housing options
- Support to live independently through the assessment and provision of quality low cost aids & adaptations
- The provision of information, advice and support for individuals living with Dementia and their loved ones
- We run a free telephone befriending service to help reduce isolation and loneliness
- Support with digital enabling
- Our Memory Cafe run’s fortnightly at the Whitehaven R.U.F.C, Richmond Terrace, Whitehaven CA28 7QR.
We also work in partnership with a variety of other local support services and can signpost onto these when required.
Living Safely & Independently
Supporting older people to live safely & Independent in their own homes or where ever they choose.
If you or someone you know needs our help
Service Fees:
In order for us to provide our services, we charge a one-off nominal fee for each service as follows;
£10 fee for assistance with Blue Badge applications (the cost of a Blue Badge is £10 as well as the fee)
£20 for a holistic assessment including assistance with benefit checks/claims, housing options advice/applications and assessment for aids and adaptations
£50 fee for assistance with Lasting Power of Attorney applications
These one-off fees will ensure that our service is sustainable and continues to support over 55’s in Copeland.
How to access our service:
Self referral by phone on 01946 552166
Via email: referrals@caasteam.com
Health service/GP referral
Family or friends referral
Adult Social Care or other relevant agency referral
Copeland Age & Advice Service (CAAS) C.I.C 