Keeping warm and well in Waltham Forest
3 Feb: Keeping warm over the winter months can help prevent colds, flu or more serious health problems like pneumonia, falls and hypothermia.
Waltham Forest Council is working with Age UK Waltham Forest, to stay warm and well over the next few months. Here’s some tips to stay warm and well during the winter months.
» More on keeping warm and well
Who we provide services for
We provide support and advice services for adults, older people and their carers in Waltham Forest.
- Paying for services
Paying for residential and community care services - Direct Payments
If you are eligible for services you can organise your own care through the Direct Payments Scheme. This means instead of Social Services arranging your care, we will give you the money to manage and pay for the services you need - Eligibility for care services
Information about our eligibility criteria and the "Fair Access to Care Services" guidelines
General services for adults and older people
Use the pages below to find out about local social care services for adults and older people. Or you can also use the YourChoice Resource Directory.
- Getting out and about
Freedom Passes for elderly people and people with disabilities, Taxicards, Blue Badges and Disabled Parking bays - Help in the home
Services in the home - Help outside the home
Day opportunities outside the home - Home Improvement Agency
Support for vulnerable residents to carry out repairs, adaptations and home improvements. - Keeping warm in winter
Advice and information on keeping safe and warm during the winter months - Protecting vulnerable adults
Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse - Specialised housing and residential care
Sheltered housing and residential and nursing home care for older people - Services for pensioners and over 65s
Support and information on services available to pensioners and over 65s
Specialist services for adults and older people
- Drug and alcohol services
Services for people living with drug and alcohol problems
- HIV and Aids
This page provides information about services to people who have needs relating to HIV
- Learning disabilities
Information for people with learning disabilities
- Mental health services
Information for people with mental health problems
- Services for carers
Support and information for carers in Waltham Forest including Respite care for carers
- Services for people with sensory impairments
Social work services, equipment, training in communication skills, and advice and information for people with hearing difficulties and sight difficulties
Support agencies
More sources of help including advocacy and support services and details of Your Choice.
Contact us
Tel 020 8496 3000
Minicom 020 8496 3010
Fax 020 8496 3301
For EMERGENCIES outside office hours please call 020 8496 3000 (Waltham Forest Direct) and ask for the Social Services Emergency Duty Team.