Getting older brings many advantages, but sometimes problems too. Community Care aims to help you in both regards, wherever possible.

Advantages include more leisure time to spend with family and friends and to enjoy favourite activities. Redbridge's green spaces, arts and entertainment events and sports amenities offer plenty to do and our Healthy Lifestyles programmes make active exercise a particular pleasure. An extra bonus for our residents aged 60 or above, is the freedom pass which allows free travel on London public transport services.

You may need a different kind of help from us, to support you in remaining independent at home for instance. Redbridge Care provide community meals, practical help in your home and assistance with personal care and general help with getting about.

We have day care centres where we provide activities and meals, and we also offer residential or nursing home care where appropriate.  There is special support for people suffering from dementia or have a disability.

The local Pension Service holds advice surgeries about social security benefits for older people at the Payments and Benefits reception on:

• Tuesdays from 9.30am to 3.30pm
• Thursdays from 9.30am to 12.00pm

The Community Care Advice Centre offers you help, advice and the opportunity to discuss your situation or that of someone you care for, and to find out what we can provide for you. 

We also recognise the vital importance of those who are carers, and offer support for them too, including providing respite care.

FirstStop Care Advice is an independent service offering information and advice on care, housing and financial options for older people and their carers.