Best Life Day Club

21/10/2025

Check this out!!

This week is get on line week (20th -26th October). Did you know that we offer 1:1 support to South Gloucestershire residents in later life to enable them to use a digital tablet?

If you would like more information regarding this please contact us on digital@ageuksouthglos.org.uk or 01454 411707.

17/10/2025

💜 Looking for something uplifting and social in Redland for a loved one with memory loss? 💜

Our Redland Day Club is a welcoming weekly club for adults living with memory loss or dementia and we’re currently offering a special winter promotion: sign up for three months and get the third month FREE! ❄️✨

Each Thursday, we come together at Redland Church for a day full of connection and joy think live music, board games, trips, gentle chair-based exercise, a delicious lunch, and plenty of laughter.

It’s also a lovely way to give family carers a regular day of respite, knowing their loved one is supported in a safe, friendly environment. 🌼

🕒 Thursdays | £84.95 per session
📍 Redland Church
🎁 Offer available until 24th December 2025 (use code 3RDMONTHFREE)

Spaces are limited, so if you or someone you know in the Redland / Cotham / Bishopston area could benefit from a warm, social day each week we’d love to welcome you! 💛

👉 Send us a message here or visit our website to find out more.

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17/10/2025

17/10/2025

🌟 Great news! 🌟

We’re excited to share that our services can now be accessed using council funding through Direct Payments! 🙌

If you or someone you care for receives support from the local council, you can simply request a Direct Payment from your social worker and choose Best Life Companions or Day Club as your preferred provider 💚

This means our companionship, home help, club and respite services are now even more accessible and giving you more choice, flexibility, and control over the support you receive.

We can’t wait to welcome and support even more individuals and families through this system.

✨ Your support, your choice and we’re here to help you live your best life. ✨

11/10/2025

📣 Millions in the UK are missing out on a benefit they’re entitled to!!!! 💰💰💰💰

Did you know that Attendance Allowance is non-means tested? That means your income or savings don’t matter as long as you meet the eligibility criteria, you can claim. 

Yet despite this, many people of pension age fail to claim it. Research by Policy in Practice (in collaboration with MoneySavingExpert) estimates that over 1.1 million pensioners are missing out on a combined £5.2 billion per year in Attendance Allowance. 

To put that in perspective:
• That’s an average of nearly £4,700 per person (if split equally)
• £5.2 billion is money already allocated but not being claimed
• All because many don’t know they qualify, or don’t know how to access it

Attendance Allowance is available in two rates:
• Lower rate: £73.90 per week 
• Higher rate: £110.40 per week 

It doesn’t affect your State Pension and it doesn’t reduce other benefits. 

👉 If you or someone you care about is over State Pension age and has extra care or supervision needs, it’s definitely worth checking whether you’re eligible.

You can read our guide on how to access Attendance Allowance here:
🔗 https://www.bestlife.org.uk/blog/accessservicesfree

Please feel free to share this someone you know might be entitled and simply not realise.

10/10/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Doris and Carol! Bristol Dementia Action Alliance Dementia Hero finalists and winners of the Dementia Hero Award 2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that they were not only finalists at the BDAA Awards but went on to win their category as Dementia Heroes! 🏆💙

This recognition couldn’t be more deserved. Doris and Carol go above and beyond every day club session, creating bespoke activities that bring joy, comfort, and connection to our clients living with memory loss. From thoughtful reminiscence sessions to gentle, tailored routines that spark laughter and calm their care is always personal, creative, and full of heart.

Their professionalism and dedication ensure our clients are not just safe, but truly content supported with warmth, respect, and understanding.

We’re so proud to have these incredible women as part of our Best Life Day Club team. 💜

10/10/2025

🌟 Huge congratulations to Doris and Carol! Bristol Dementia Action Alliance Dementia Hero finalists and winners of the Dementia Hero Award 2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that they were not only finalists at the BDAA Awards but went on to win their category as Dementia Heroes! 🏆💙

This recognition couldn’t be more deserved. Doris and Carol go above and beyond every day club session, creating bespoke activities that bring joy, comfort, and connection to our clients living with memory loss. From thoughtful reminiscence sessions to gentle, tailored routines that spark laughter and calm their care is always personal, creative, and full of heart.

Their professionalism and dedication ensure our clients are not just safe, but truly content supported with warmth, respect, and understanding.

We’re so proud to have these incredible women as part of our Best Life Day Club team. 💜

10/10/2025

We know the difficulties that come along with caring for a loved one, especially as the days get colder ❄️ That’s why we are running two special offers until 24th December 2025💝 Head to our website in our bio to redeem these offers🎟️

08/10/2025

Happy birthday to, um, us… 🎉

It’s been two whole years since Windmill Hill City Farm Day Club began - two years of laughter, learning, music, food and wonderful company. We couldn’t be prouder of what this little club has become.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey. Here’s to the next chapter! 🌿🐖

04/10/2025

🌟 Care and Support West Awards 2025 🌟

What a fantastic evening celebrating so many inspiring people across our sector! 💙

A huge congratulations to our wonderful finalist Chrissie, we couldn’t be prouder of you. Your dedication, compassion, and heart shine through everything you do, and being recognised as a finalist among such incredible nominees is an achievement in itself. 👏💫

Although we didn’t bring home the trophy this time, we certainly left feeling like winners, surrounded by amazing colleagues, great company, and a shared passion for care that makes nights like these so special.

Thank you to the team at Care and Support West, particularly David Smallacombe and Rich Deverson for organising such a brilliant evening, it was one to remember! Who knew Dolly Parton would turn up 🥂✨

27/09/2025

The Age UK South Gloucestershire Team will be at Morrisons in Yate tomorrow, Friday 26th September from 9.00 am.

Why not pop along and see them to find out what support we could offer you or a loved one in later life.

We look forward to meeting you there!