Ageing Well (Havering)

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Redbridge Barking & Havering - Head Office's catchment area.

Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering
4th Floor
103 Cranbrook Road
Ilford
IG1 4PU
United Kingdom

Email: agewell@ageukrbh.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8220 6000

Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service is a new service jointly funded by the London Borough of Havering and the NHS offering an integrated approach to enabling older residents aged 50+ to live well and independently and access support services they need.

Who delivers the service?

The service is led by Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering in partnership with the British Red Cross and Age UK East London and brings together the longstanding expertise of these organisations in supporting older residents in Havering.

What support is available?

Older residents will be able to access:

• Support to navigate the health and social care system and facilitate knowledge and access to local services
• Social activity groups
• Health, wellbeing and nutrition advice
• Digital skills sessions
• Falls prevention advice and access to exercise opportunities to improve strength and balance.
• Support with hospital discharge to a safe home environment (provided by our partner British Red Cross).
• Support with small aids and equipment to improve home safety and independence (provided by our partner Age UK East London).

How do I access the service?

Please see below. There are separate sections for the Ageing Well Service (general referrals), Hospital Discharge, Safe at Home and Social Activities.

Referral Form: Ageing Well Service (General)

Please complete and return the referral form (below).

Referral Form (Ageing Well General)

Referral Form: Hospital Discharge Service

The referral must be completed and the British Red Cross (BRC) team contacted directly. Both professional referrals and self-referrals are accepted by BRC for those discharged within the last 72 hours.

Referral Form (Hospital Discharge)

Additional Information: Hospital Discharge Service

Please find out more, in the leaflet below.

Hospital Discharge Leaflet

Referral Form: Safe at Home Service

Please note, only referrals from professionals are accepted.

Referral Form (Safe at Home)

Social Activities

Visit the website, and see what's happening locally in Havering.

The Ageing Well social activities are supported by Di's Diamonds.

Ageing Well (Di's Diamonds).

For more information...

For more information about the service contact us via:

Email: agewell@ageukrbh.org.uk
Tel: 0208 220 6000