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Open Age
Open Age, established in 1993, is a user led charity working across Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster enabling retired older people, from 50 to over 100 years old to sustain their physical and mental fitness, maintain active lifestyles and develop new and stimulating interests.
1 Thorpe Close
London
W10 5XL
+442089641900
Fax: (020) 8964 0989
email
Age Concern Westminster
Age Concern run three day centres, two clubs, and an information and advice service that runs sessions across the City and in peoples homes. Additionally, they also have volunteer befrienders that visit people in their home and other volunteers that assist with jobs around the house and outings.02077246930
Westminster Adult Education Service
Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) is one of the largest providers of adult education in London offering full-time and part-time study in the daytime, evenings and at weekends.
020 7297 7297
Social Services
If you think you might need some help at home, you can contact the HomeCare team, at: Older Peoples Team North and Physical Disabilities Team North,
2nd Floor, 215 Lisson Grove
NW8 8LF 020 7641 1175
If you might need some support with your mental health, try:
Paddington Mental Health Team, at 7A Woodfield Road, London W9 3XZ
020 7266 9500
If you have any other questions about healthcare options, get in touch with:
Westminster Primary Care Trust
15, Marylebone Road,
NW1 5JD
0207 150 8000
If you would like help with claiming or finding out about direct payments, you can contact Age Concern, who run an advice service:
The Direct Payments Support Service,
Age Concern Westminster,
268-272 Edgware Road,
London W2 1DS.
Tel: 020 7724 6930
The Age Concern Direct Payments Support Service is for those who are over 65. If you are under 65 and interested in Direct Payments, you should contact Penderels Trust Support Service on 020 7641 3816.
Westminster Older Peoples Network
Westminster Older People’s Network is in its fifth year of raising the profile of older people in Westminster. Members meet over lunch to explore new policies and issues related to older people. Meetings are open to voluntary and community sector organisations, partner organisations, and interested individuals. Meetings always include a networking break and a fresh lunch.
020 7535 0496
Westminster Senior Citizens Forum
This is a group run by older people, for older people in Westminster. Membership is open to both individual older residents and older peoples groups in the City. It meets about every 6 weeks in central Westminster. Contact Isobel Hunter on 020 7636 4175
Westminster Senior Citizens Passport
This is a one stop website and phone number to give information on opportunities, problem solving and useful contacts.
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Complementary Therapy with Munro Cooperative
MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY, ACUPUNCTURE… & more!
By appointment only -
September OFFER: £2 /session for over 60s residents in Westbourne Park:
Venue: Community Enterprise Centre, St. Peter’s House, 59 Elgin Avenue, W9 2DB
– Please call Mei Cheung 07872 160641
WECH Spring Sale
[ March 26, 2011; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Need some new stuff? Want to support community events?
Head down to Maida Hill Market from 12-4pm on Saturday 26th March to pick up some jumble-sale bargains, enter the prize-raffle or pick up a bike at the mini bike-auction. All proceeds go towards the WECH summer festival, which will be on the 10th of July.
See you [...]
Windowbox planting with Groundwork
[ November 30, 2010; 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Join us for an afternoon of gardening know-how with Groundwork! Get a windowbox, plant it, plant it, and take it home! This session is open to anyone – of any age and ability – and is completely free!
The group will be at Lydford Pensioners’ Hall, Portgate Close, from 3.30 – 5.30pm and will be supported by Groundwork, [...]
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