We are an information point for Community Legal Services and, if we are unable to deal with any enquiry ourselves, we can usually signpost clients to a source of expert advice. We run day and lunch clubs to provide social outlets and we have many associate Over 55 clubs who provide varied social activities in the heart of their local community. Links with the business community help to support major events such as the annual Christmas Party and we have good communications with other voluntary and statutory bodies, who can provide help and information.

As well as being part of Age Concern Sunderland, we have our own local committee with its particular interest in local issues ensuring that we are up to date with local concerns. We can be contacted by phone (Tel. 0191 416 8608) or by e-mail:washington@acsunderland.org.uk or by visiting our office during our opening hours, 9a.m.-1p.m, Monday-Friday. Home visits can also be made by arrangement. "Age Concern has had a presence in Washington for almost 30 years "