A community-led initiative in Plymouth, Age Positive helps older adults stay active, independent, and connected. Delivered by the Wolseley Trust with Improving Lives Plymouth and Timebank South West, it reduces isolation and boosts quality of life – making ageing a time to thrive.

Three interconnected elements:

• Frailty-Focused Social Prescribing – personalised one-to-one support from a dedicated Link Worker at the Wolseley Trust.
• Peer Support (Improving Lives Plymouth) – breaking down barriers and building meaningful social connections.
• Skills Exchange (Timebank South West) – sharing skills and time to grow confidence, purpose, and community contribution.

Our Frailty Social Prescribing Link Worker (FSPLW) works hand-in-hand with GP practices and local partners, making sure older people get the right support at the right time by:

• Connecting patients to community resources like Wellbeing Hubs, Memory Matters, and The Elder Tree.
• Supporting people directly with tailored advice and encouragement.
• Building confidence across the local workforce by sharing training and promoting frailty-aware ways of working