Health and Wellbeing Cluster
Developed a pilot Advisory
Service for Older people based in a new health centre in Hainault.
Older people worked with Council officers, Redbridge Primary Care
Trust (PCT) and the voluntary sector to shape the service, which
will be provided by Age
Concern Redbridge.
The Council, Business Redbridge and the voluntary
sector worked together to plan a new state of the art health
centre in south Ilford.
Redbridge CVS delivered the
successful Community Group Exercise Project: 30 groups took part
with 750 people attending each week, leading to higher fitness
levels for participants.
Implemented the Choosing Health agenda, providing
activities to increase physical activity, reduce obesity,
improve mental and sexual health, and reduce smoking.
Appointed a co-ordinator for the Ageing Well project.
Children and Young People Cluster
Developed an Obesity Strategy, through market research and
consultation, to help reduce obesity within the Borough.
Mapped mental health services for children and young people.