WRVS - Making Britain a great place to grow old

Welcome to WRVS

WRVS is an age positive charity. Our volunteers deliver personal and practical support to help older people and we raise awareness of the issues older people face through our campaigns and research. Help us make Britain a great place to grow old by volunteering or donating.

Find your local WRVS place to meet up

More than 40,000 volunteers enable WRVS to run local services to support older people in communities all across Great Britain.

Our services give thousands of older people the opportunity and choice to live the life they want to every day and help them stay independent at home and active in their local community.

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Helping to make Britain a great place to grow old

Practical support at home
Social activites
Getting out and about
Hospital services
Community support
Information and advice

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Making a difference - Driving passions in Aberdeen

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.
Making a difference - Community spirit in Hastings

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.
Making a difference - Good Neighbours in Newport

See the difference WRVS makes to the lives of older people - as told through our volunteers and the people they help. Watch their story to see how the support we offer depends on what that individual older person needs.

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WRVS news

Progress is 'slow' in investing in preventative care
08 December 2011
WRVS report shows PCTs are slow to address government priority

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WRVS presents Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust with £180,000 ‘gift’
05 December 2011
Money to go towards refurbishment of dementia-friendly café

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Jonathan Edwards MP and Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM meet some of our volunteers in Wales
02 December 2011
Member of Parliament and Assembly Member stopped for a visit at Llandeilo lunch club

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WRVS blog

The blog is where we share our thoughts and comment on issues facing older people. Join the conversation. Let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

Westminster Eye: An insight into the week of politics 5 - 9 December

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16 December 2011, 00:00

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Real life stories

Leyla's story

“I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

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Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

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