Karen hosted her first Pensioners’ Advice and Information Fair at Trinity Church in Leek on Saturday. All pensioners in the area were invited to speak to people from over 25 organisations, including the police, mental health specialists and housing groups.
Karen said:
“I know that many elderly people want to remain as active and as independent as possible and I strongly feel that with the aid of the wonderful support organisations in Staffordshire Moorlands that can be made a reality.
“The event was bustling from open to close and I am sure that those who came will have benefitted enormously from being able to have an informal chat with people who understand their needs.”
Det. Sgt. Robert Harvey, Staffordshire Police (Fraud and Financial Investigation Unit) added:
“The elderly are sadly often a target for online or phone fraud and I found the event a useful opportunity to discuss current frauds in operation and to provide advice on what people can do to protect themselves."
If anybody would like to receive notification of future events or wants to know how to get the support they are looking for, please contact Karen’s office on 01538 382421.