Information for the Over 50's
We provide information for older people so they an lead full and active lives in Kingston and the surrounding area.
Active Ageing
Kingston has an Active Ageing strategy which outlines local plans to improve the health of older people. The strategy covers issues relating to:
- Material wellbeing including the areas of benefits advice and financial planning for older people approaching retirement.
- Quality of homes and the areas of fuel poverty, prevention of falls and supported housing.
- Mobility covering promoting walking and chiropody services.
- Independence, in particular public transport.
- Fear of crime.
- Social interaction including day centres, adult education, leisure facilities and intergenerational activities.
- Mental health including the areas of preventing and identifying depression among older people and coping with dementia.
- Nutrition.
- Involvement of older people in developing services and health promoting initiatives.
- Health and social care services.
- Information and consultation.
Contact Us
If you like any further information please contact :
Liz Trayhorn
Healthy Kingston Co-ordinator
22 Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
KT5 9AL
Telephone: 8339 8130
Fax 8339 8100.
Email: Liz.trayhorn@kpct.nhs.uk