About the Ageing Well Strategy
The Council wants Newham to be a place where everyone can age well.
In 2021, we gathered the views of over 1,500 residents to understand how they rate Newham as a place to grow older; what they thought was working well and their priority areas for improvement. To read what residents told us, click here
Using this feedback alongside the Newham Ageing Well Data Pack, and in partnership with the NHS and voluntary and community sector, we co-designed the Newham Ageing Well Strategy, which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of residents aged 50+; and reduce health inequalities.
The Strategy has five priority areas, each with their own action plan. The priority areas are::
1. Information and Communication‘I have a positive vision of aging. I can challenge stereotypes about ageing. |
2. Home‘I have a place to live which is warm, safe, and where I can be as independent as possible. I can find adaptations and housing to meet my needs.’ |
3. Finance, Employment, Volunteering and Retirement‘I have opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, including employment and enough money to live on. I can volunteer in my community and have support to plan my retirement.’ |
4. Community, Connection and Neighbourhood‘I live in a healthy environment and eat well. I feel safe in my neighbourhood and have access local services and activities. I am part of a connected integrated community.’ |
5. Planning and Preparing for Later Life‘I get the right health care and social support at the right time from the right people. I can plan for later life. I live well with dementia. I have end of life care when I need it.’ |
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