Health and wellbeing

Care at home
Services designed to help people with a disability, and others, to continue to live independently and safely in their own homes

Community alarm
Special pendant worn on the wrist or neck which enables you to call for help if you are having difficulties

Dementia support service
Support service for people living at home who are confused or have memory loss

Keeping warm in winter
Advice on keeping yourself warm, helping others to stay warm and the danger signs of hypothermia

Meals on wheels
Hot meal delivery service

Occupational Therapy Assessment
Assessment done by Occupational Therapists to determine what advice or equipment is needed to improve independence

Keeping fit
Sports and physical activities to encourage healthier lifestyles, greater participation and improved quality of life

Housing

Day centres
The Morley and Crownfield Day Centres offer support to older people who want to remain living in their own homes

Residential and nursing care for 65+
Guidance on need assessments, arranging care, paying for care and residential homes

Learning

Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS)
View the 2009/10 prospectus for the adult learning and skills service

Travel

Freedom Pass for 60+
Apply for a Freedom Pass to travel free on London’s public transport including buses, Tube, trains and the Docklands Light Railway

Finances

Pensions and retirement planning (Directgov)