Report - London Borough of Hillingdon

What the council
wants to do
We want older people
to participate in
community activities
that they enjoy. We
want them to continue
making a valued
contribution to
community life in
Hillingdon.
Social activities prevent
isolation and promote
good mental health.
We need to see older
people as a resource
for our community, and
to use their skills and
experience to benefit us
all. We want to reduce
barriers to their
involvement, whether
physical or stemming
from the attitude of
others. We will
therefore promote their
participation in social,
political and cultural
activities.
What we are doing
now
These are just some
examples.
Befriending Schemes
Age Concern offers
opportunities for older
people to be linked to a
volunteer Befriender, to
join the Phone Pals
Scheme, or to
participate in its Active
Age projects. There
are also Friendship
Clubs for those older
people who suffer from
mental illness.
Lunch Clubs
There are a range of
lunch clubs across the
borough including a
Multicultural Food and
Fitness Club in Hayes.
Many clubs offer
transport, as well as a
freshly cooked lunch.
Further information is
available from the
Hillingdon Handbook
published by Age
Concern.
Lifelong learning
We are encouraging
older people to learn to
use computers and
websites, through Adult
Education and College
courses. There is also
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