Services for older people in Shifnal and Albrighton

At MHA Communities Shifnal & District , we want to enable older people to stay living independently in their own homes for as long as possible, with the best possible quality of life.

Through befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity and friendship sessions, outings, escorts to appointments and much more, MHA Communities across the UK help to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over 55 – helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local communities.

The scheme's activities programme is designed and led by its members and volunteers to ensure that we are providing the practical and social support which those we serve need.

Here's what some of our members' and their relatives have to say:

‘When I began to improve after having a very long illness I realised I needed a reason to get up and out of my home. I began volunteering and have never looked back. The live at home scheme gave me friends and company as well as a feeling of self-worth. It is a wonderfully rewarding to know how much a littler help is appreciated.’

‘Moving to live near my children after my husband died left me without friends of my age. Joining this scheme has given me friend and company, and it is lovely to have things planned for you, and meals with no cooking or washing up.’

‘Joining this club has made me happy again!’

‘Thank you so much for looking out for my dad now mum has gone and we live so far away.’

Contact us today to see how we could be of service to you or a loved one living at home.

Information for businesses and corporates

MHA is able to subsidise many of its charitable services thanks to the generous contributions of businesses who want to make a difference in their local communities. How to get involved

Information for families and friends

If you’re looking at MHA Communities to help someone you know, we understand. With a busy work life, family and other responsibilities, sometimes it just isn’t possible to travel regularly and give a loved one the dedicated care and support you wish you could provide. Refer a family member or friend

Information for healthcare professionals

If an older person in hospital has no family, friends or neighbours, we can assist them to return home. We work with GP practices, hospital discharge and re-enablement teams and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to support older people adjust and settle back at home after a period in hospital. Refer a patient

Information for local authorities

Through our preventative, person-centred services, we can reduce the strain on local health services – delaying, minimising or even preventing people’s need for them. More information