CouncilOlder people
Tower Hamlets provides a range of services to help older people live independently in their own homes. Care in a residential or nursing home is available, if this best meets an individual's needs.
Some people cannot manage on their own without help - many are assisted by family and friends, but occasionally more help is needed. Assistance can be provided for older people, people with disabilities, people with mental health problems and others who are unable to live on their own without some support.
Social Services help care for older people by providing the following services:
- Day care centres
- Sheltered housing
- Residential care homes
- Extra care sheltered housing
- Homecare
- Occupational therapy
To work out if you or the person you care for will be able to get any of our services, we will arrange to assess your needs. We can discuss what the problems are and decide what help is needed.
For more information about services for older people you can contact the Tower Hamlets access team on 020 7364 3838. Or you can ask your social worker, doctor or district nurse to help.
Keeping warm in winter
If you are a council tenant experiencing heating problems, please contact the repairs help centre.
For further information about heating repairs please see the following pages:
Find out more about pensions and retirement and winter fuel payment.
Commission for Social Care Inspection
Looking for a care home? Get free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice.
www.csci.org.uk
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