Who can pick anti-slip shoe grips?
Free anti-slip grips are available to Turku residents aged 70 or over who have not received them in previous distributions.
The anti-slip grips will be handed over in person, and your identity will be checked when you collect them. Please bring proof of identity and winter footwear so that you can try on the anti-slip grips and find the right size for your shoes.
Delivery times and locations for winter 2026–2027
The distribution will begin on Monday 16 November 2026. Listed below are the regular distribution points as well as one-off distributions in November–December 2026 and January 2027. A total of 1,700 anti-slip shoe grips will be distributed.
Regular collection points
Karviaiskatu 7
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00–15.00
Puistokatu 11
- Tuesdays 9 am–12 noon
- Wednesdays 12 noon–3 pm
Läntinen Pitkäkatu 33, Lounatuulet Community Centre, ground floor
- Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10.00–14.00
- Wednesdays, 12.00–15.00
One-off collection points
Thursday 3 December 2026
- 9.00–10.00 am, outside K-Supermarket Koivula (Kataraistentie 7)
- 10.30–11.30 am: Outside K-Market Ilpoinen (Lauklähteenkatu 10)
- 1.30–2.30 pm Kirjurinaukio, Lauste (Kirjurinaukio 3)
Thursday 10 December 2026
- 9.00–10.00 am Outside K-Market Perno (Hyrköistentie 28)
- 10.30–11.30 am: Outside K-Market Suikkila (Konstanzankatu 4)
- 1.30–2.30 pm Hepokullan Lämpö Oy car park (Jahtilähteenkatu 6)
Tuesday 12 January 2027
- 10.00–11.30 in front of Paattisten Shopping Centre (Seuravuorenkatu 2)
- 1.30 pm–3 pm: Outside the Runosmäki Pharmacy (on the Piiparinpolku side)
The Turku Neighbourhood Service Association’s Mobile Resource Centre is a mobile advice van aimed at senior citizens. It also offers guidance and advice on matters relating to coping at home.
- Monday 23 November 2026, 11.00–13.00: Varissuo, outside the library (Nisse Kavon katu 3)
- Tuesday 24 November 2026, 10.30 am–1 pm: Runosmäki, Riimi, parish premises (Stoltinkatu 9)
- Monday 7 December 2026, 11.00–13.00: Lauste, Kirjurinaukio (Kirjurinaukio 3)
Kauppiaskatu 12 A, 4th floor. Press doorbell 13.
- Tuesday 17 November 2026, 11.00–13.00
- Tuesday 15 December 2026, 11.00–13.00
Support your balance through exercise too
It is of the utmost importance for older people to look after their physical fitness as well. Exercise that includes strength and balance training is an effective way of preventing falls. The City of Turku’s Sports Services offer older people a wide range of affordable exercise opportunities, such as the Senior Wristband, which provides access to gyms and group exercise classes, for example.
Further details can be found on the Senioriranneke website.
This translation was produced with AI and reviewed by a human.