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Older People

Getting older brings many advantages, but sometimes problems too. We aim to help you by offering the following services:

• help with getting out and about
• support to live independently
• day care services  
• extra care sheltered housing - living in your own home with 24 hour care and support
• residential or nursing care
• intermediate care services - rehabilitation service to support independent living
• healthy lifestyles programme

There is special support for people who:

• are carers
• have a physical and/or sensory disability
• have a learning disability
• suffer from dementia

For information about accessing welfare benefits please contact Payments and Benefits.

Useful links

• 50+ Forum - forum for older people in Redbridge
• Redbridge Care Directory 2009 - help to anyone looking for care arrangements in Redbridge  
• FirstStop Care Advice - independent service offering information and advice on care, housing and financial options for older people and their carers.