Age Concern Heathfield & District
Age Concern Heathfield and District has recently become an incorporated Charity and our Charity number is 1205545.
We have a Chairman and Board of Trustees who meet regularly to ensure the efficient running of the service, with our minibus and medical car services, as well as our Men’s Shed, run entirely by volunteers.
Click on the buttons below or click through the pages to learn more about us and the services we offer!
BBQ for Our Volunteers
We had another social event on Saturday 3rd August when we held a BBQ for all our Volunteers. We are so lucky with all our Volnteers, who give so much time and help to our Clients. It was great to be able to say thank you to them and see them all socialising. Nic, Bob and their wives organised the cooking and Julie sorted out all the other food and drinks. There was plenty for everybody to enjoy and the weather held until the clearing was almost done when the rain came as predicted. Andy Hale kindly took the pictures for us to remember the afternoon.
Cream Tea at Rushlake Green
We had a lovely afternoon at Rushlake Green on Monday 29th July. Rhona, one of our regular minibus drivers suggested the idea and it worked out very well. Some of our Volunteers organised the food and set out the Hall, whilst others manned the minibuses to get everyone there. We gave everyone a full afternoon tea. A selection of sandwiches, warm sausage rolls, followed by a selection of cakes, scones, jam and cream. Everything was home made and really delicious. Everyone went away very full and most were clutching a bag of goodies to enjoy the following day. Bob Curtis, one of our Trustees, took lots of photographs during the afternoon and you can see them in the Gallery to the right. All the Volunteers worked really hard to make it a success and deserve a big thank you. We have received a number of thank yous from people who attended and enjoyed the afternoon.
Might you be eligible for Pension Credit?
Might you be eligible for Pension Credit?
It depends on your income, Pension credit tops up your weekly income to £218.15 if you are single, £332.95 if you have a partner
If your income is higher you may still be eligible for some pension credit if you have a disability, you care for
someone, you have savings or you have housing costs.
Income includes
- State Pension
- Other Pensions
- Earnings from employment or self-employment
- Most Social Security Benefits, e.g Carer’s allowance
Benefits that are not counted include
- Adult Disability payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Christmas Bonus
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independent payment
- Winter Fuel allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax reduction
Help with Health Costs
You are entitled to help with your health costs if you get, or are included in an award to someone else. It is worth checking the paperwork that comes with the award. Or telephone the department who manage the award you receive. If you need further information phone the enquiry line 03003301343
The help includes free NHS
- Prescriptions
- Dental treatment
- Sight tests and help with glasses or contact lens
- Wigs and supports
- Help with travel costs to receive NHS treatment
If you need a receipt for your medical car service travel please ask the driver or leave a message for Elizabeth on 01435 866960
If you need help about making a claim the enquiry line 03003301343 will help
Knitting Project
Can you help knit or crochet blankets or twiddle muffs?
Join our group of enthusiastic knitters and crocheters who keep busy all year round making blankets which we distribute locally to those in need during the winter months.
In addition, we also make twiddle muffs which not only keep your hands warm, but are also are very soothing to anyone who fidgets with their hands.
If you would like to take part in our knitting project, please phone (01435) 866960 or email
Heathfield Men’s Shed
The Heathfield & District Men’s Shed (HMS) is the latest venture linked with Age Concern Heathfield & and is open to men over 60 in the TN21 postcode.
The Shed activity fits in nicely with our aim to support those over 60 years of age in the TN21 area & goes hand in hand with our existing facilities.
There seemed to be a gap in support activity for men in particular over the age of 60 and, after after some initial research it was seen that there was indeed a demand. Read more …
Photo Gallery…
Our volunteer minibus drivers and escorts have taken passengers to a number of social and cultural events, including: Lunch Clubs in Heathfield and Punnetts Town; Day Centres in Heathfield; the ‘Airbourne’ Air Show in Eastbourne, viewed from Beachy Head; a cinema trip to Hailsham; a concert at the Eastbourne Bandstand; a boat trip on Bewl Water; a visit to the Llama Park in the Ashdown Forest; greyhound racing in Brighton; Raystede Animal Rescue Centre, Ringmer; pub lunches in Cross-in-Hand, Eastbourne, Pevensey Bay, Chiddingly and Brighton; shopping trips to Heathfield, Eastbourne, Brighton and Hastings and visits to garden centres in Heathfield and Eastbourne – to name but a few!
Men’s Shed
Workshop Build
Lockdown Colouring Sheets
Punnetts Town Country Lunches
Working Breakfast for Volunteers
Visit to Airbourne 2017
Heffle Court Music Session
Heathfield Shopping Trip
Age Concern Heathfield Volunteers’ Lunch
Age Concern Heathfield Minibuses
Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2022
Exec Team at Work
