Meet the local hero who helps Plymouth's elderly people stay warm as snow arrives

Bob is Age UK Plymouth's only 'community champion' Credit: ITV News

Volunteer Bob has become something of a local hero in his Plymouth community.

He delivers winter survival packs to his neighbours, something which is particularly important as temperatures continue to plunge and snow and ice arrive.

Bob is an Age UK 'community champion', giving up his own time to look out for elderly or vulnerable people around him.

For a long time Bob has been the only one with this official title - but with budgets increasingly stretched, the charity is asking for more to come forward.

Bob says he wants more people to follow in his footsteps Credit: ITV News
Age UK's stock room is packed with essential supplies Credit: ITV News

Age's UK's stock room is packed full of essential supplies including tins of food, blankets, electric heaters and clothing. But more volunteers like Bob are needed to step up and help.

Lynne Hodgson says the charity has limited resources Credit: ITV News

You don't have to be drawing your pension in order to benefit. Single dad of three Dean, who is in his late 50s, is grateful for a little extra help.

Dean says life can be difficult for a single parent Credit: ITV News

If you think you might qualify for help from Age UK, call 01752 256020 or visit ageuk.org.uk