Get winter ready

Met Office: Keeping warm at home during winter (external link)

Commissioner’s questionnaire

The Older People’s Commissioner wants to hear from you about any issues or challenges that make growing older in Wales more difficult and about the changes and improvements you’d like see.

The closing date for responses is Friday, February 28, 2025:

Older People’s Commissioner for Wales: have your say (external link)

At Wrexham Council we value what older people bring to our communities. We see ageing not just as a challenge but as a chance to do something good.

"Ageing well in Wrexham" is about connecting people of different ages, encouraging learning at all stages of life, and making sure we have the health and social care services we need.

Following a plan by the World Health Organisation (WHO), we are applying to become an "age-friendly" city. The reason for this is to create a friendly environment where people of all ages can enjoy their later years, by staying connected with things that are important, like friends and family. Age-friendly communities also allow older people to stay active and enjoy good health and happiness as you grow older.

We're working to make your community easier for older adults to get around and feel included. This means helping you stay safe, healthy, and be part of your community.

Related links

The Wellbeing Hub
Our Wellbeing Hub supports physical health, mental health and wellbeing in Wrexham; including holding activities and sessions for older adults.
Community agents
Community agents work with anyone over 50 and living in Wrexham. They aim to help you make informed choices about your present and future needs; to feel more independent and to have a better quality of life.
Dementia – life after diagnosis
Find out about the support available to you in Wrexham if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with dementia.
Unpaid carers
Find out about the support available to you in Wrexham if you are an unpaid carer.
Shopmobility
Manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters are available to hire for anyone with mobility problems – this service is run by AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham).
Telecare service
Telecare provides peace of mind that someone can be automatically alerted if you need assistance or in the event of an emergency.
Links - Older people
Age Cymru (external link)
Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales.
Welsh Government: Here to help with the cost of living (external link)
If you are unsure about what support is available to you, Advicelink Cymru can help you check what you are entitled to and to claim what’s yours.

Pension Credit

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age (66+) and on a low income.

If you get Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as:

  • The Winter Fuel Payment
  • Cold weather payments

Find out more:

GOV.UK: Pension Credit (external link)
GOV.UK: Pension Credit calculator (external link)
Use the quick online calculator to check eligibility and how much you could get.