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)
