Age UK Berkshire recently supported a woman in her late seventies caring for her husband with dementia while struggling with money worries and anxiety.
The charity helped by carrying out a full benefits check which secured attendance allowance, pension credit, a council tax discount and a blue badge. They also arranged a carer’s assessment, mental health support and a Household Support Fund payment.
Regular calls reassured her at a time when she felt overwhelmed. The combination of practical help and emotional support eased her financial strain, reduced her caring burden and helped restore her confidence and wellbeing.
She said: “I am no longer waking up in the middle of the night worrying about how at my age I can make it through another day.”
Through stories like this, Age UK Berkshire shows how community partners are bringing the Communities Vision to life by helping residents feel supported, connected, and able to live well.