Pensioners and over 65s

We may be able to offer you help and support if:

• you are a pensioner and over 65 years of age
• you cannot manage day-to-day tasks on your own
• you do not have anyone who can help you with these tasks
• you cannot carry on living at home without help.

We can offer help and advice on:

• personal care, such as help with washing, dressing and bathing
• preparing or delivering ready-cooked meals
• day centres and drop-in centres, providing a range of activities and meals
• long-term care or short breaks in a residential, nursing home or in a fully-furnished flat
• supported housing, as well as special equipment and adaptations at home
• help for carers
• a 24-hour alarm service in case of emergencies
• rehabilitation following a stay in hospital
• protection of vulnerable adults
• shopping and laundry.

How much will it cost?

For some people, community care services are free. However, many people are now expected to pay a contribution towards the cost of the services they receive. The remaining cost will be paid for by the Council.

Contact

Older People's Care and Assessment Team
40 Cumberland Road
Wood Green
London
N22 7SG

Tel 020 8489 1400
Fax 020 8489 5977 / 1993
Email over65@haringey.gov.uk.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

• How to request an assessment

Useful External Links

The following links are not part of the Haringey Council website. Please read our legal disclaimer before using these links

• Help The Aged
• Age Concern
• Independent Age: financial support and friendship for older people
• Universal Beneficent Society (UBS)
• Haringey TPCT (Teaching Primary Care Trust)
• The Pension Service website
• Pensioners' guide - making the most of government help and advice
• Age Positive - tackling age discrimination
• Alzheimer's Society
• Dementia Research Group

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