Report - London Borough of Hillingdon

society despite legislation
and codes of practice.
Age discrimination needs
to be tackled alongside
other discrimination. Age
can add to other forms of
discrimination.
Citizenship and rights
Older people need to be
encouraged to be active
participants in planning
and commenting on the
services they receive.
Communication and
Consultation
Good communication and
consultation are important
in quality services. We
will ensure equality and
fair access based on
accurate and up-to-date
information.
A Council wide
approach
We are one council and
believe that working
across departments and in
partnership with other
organisations is the best
way for us to improve the
well-being of Hillingdon’s
older people.
Now we come to the 8
areas for actions:
1. Safe and Secure
Issues for older people
Many older people worry
about their safety when
they leave their homes
and even sometimes
whilst in their own homes.
They read in the papers
and hear on TV about high
levels of crime and
violence and this often
increases their anxiety.
Although older people are
less likely than others to
be the victims of street
robbery, they are the
group of people most
fearful of such crime.
This fear can increase
social isolation, cause
anxiety and stop older
people leaving their
homes.
It is recognised however
that older people are at
risk from those using
deception to enter their
homes and steal from
them, or trick them into
making payments.
PART 1 – MEMBERS, PUBLIC AND PRESS
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