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Introducing Age Isle of Man

Local charity Age Concern Isle of Man is celebrating changing its name and branding to become Age Isle of Man. The new name recognises the organisation’s partnership with the Age UK, the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged.

Age Isle of Man will work with the Age UK to make later life better for local people.

Age Isle of Man will continue to provide tailored support and services for people living on this Island including Information and Advice, the CHAT bus, Lunch Clubs, Activity Clubs and Lifelong Learning Centres.

Day Care Centres and Meals on Wheels will continue to be run in partnership with the Department of Social Care. The Energy Doctor service will also continue to be run in partnership with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.

Age Isle of Man will work with the Age UK to ensure a high quality of service provision whilst retaining its independence, ensuring all monies raised here are spent on the Isle of Man's older people.

George Quayle, Age Isle of Man’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are delighted to be part of Age UK. We believe that working together with a network of local Age UKs in North West England represents a wealth of benefits for people in later life on the Island. Also working closely with Age UK will mean we can continue to improve the great work we already do for older people. It is important to note that apart from our name, nothing else will change in the way we operate here on the Island.”

Helena Herklots, Services Director at Age UK, said: “We are delighted that Age Isle of Man has joined us as one of our key partners in delivering our goal of improving later life for all. The combined strength, knowledge and know-how of the national organisation and the vibrant network of local independent charities provide strength and security in these difficult times. By coming together we can achieve so much for older people across the country. Age Isle of Man is a fantastic charity and we look forward to working with and supporting them in all that they do for people in later life in the years ahead.”