Age UK Isle of Wight Information & Signposting Team
Contact details
Age UK Isle of Wight Information & Signposting Team
17 St Thomas' Square
Newport
PO30 1SL
Public phone: 01983 525282
Email: info@ageukiw.org.uk
Website URL: http://www.ageukiw.org.uk
General information
Service offered: Free, independent and impartial information, signposting and support for older people and their carers. Subjects covered include housing, welfare benefits, planning for later life e.g POA, health, community care and residential care.
Target group: Older people 50+, their relatives and carers.
Area served: Isle of Wight.
How to contact: Call 01983 525282 to speak to the Information and Signposting Team or email info@ageukiw.org.uk
Availability
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed + Closed Bank Holidays
Office Hours: Our office is open Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm. The office is closed Friday – Sunday, our phone lines are open 9am – 5pm on a Friday.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Not applicable
Accessible toilets: Not applicable
Access notes: Our offices are primarily for back-office function and most our team work out in the community. We recommend calling in advance to ensure you’re connected with the right team and meeting arrangements can be made.
Other information
Languages other than English:
Charity number: 1118711
Year established: 1973
Staffing: 1 x Full-time member of staff (+ 2 x supporting staff)
Public transport: 4 minutes’ walk from Newport’s bus depot with bus connections across the Island.
Record last checked: 18 August 2025