A NEW group for older and vulnerable people in Redditch has been launched.

Following the closure of AGE UK's office in Redditch due to cost savings many older people were left devastated and with nowhere to go for support and assistance.

Redditch Councillor Pat Witherspoon, who represents Redditch Older People's Forum, decided to do something about it and has set up Redditch Together - an information bank to enable residents to find the help they need.

She said the group, based at Redditch's Ecumenical Centre, is a type of resource centre for those needing it.

The group, which has the backing from a range of organisations including Carers Careline, is open five days a week, from 10am.

Cllr Witherspoon added that anyone who can help, either with volunteering or finance, can email anntarry@hotmail.com, patwithersoon@btopenworld.com or 07941101124.