Healthy Ageing in North Somerset

England is an ageing society and this is reflected in North Somerset. Our population is expected to increase by 8% over the next ten years, an increase of about 16,000 people. Most of these people will be over 65, and a substantial proportion over 75. These are the age groups in which people are often most in need of care, and are growing faster than the national rate.

The National Service Framework addresses the needs of older people and sets standards across health and social services. It aims to:

Root out age discrimination
Provide person centred care
Promote older people’s health and independence
Fit services around people’s needs

Health Walks

Health Walks also take place across the district. These have been set up in partnership with North Somerset Council. All walks are short (less than an hour) and are aimed at people who need to more active for health reasons. For further information on walks in your area visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/Go4Life

Keeping Warm in North Somerset

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to illnesses related to cold and damp. Most are living on fixed incomes and can benefit from advice on energy efficiency. There are also a number of home insulation grants available. Anyone looking for help can either contact ‘Warm and Well’ Somerset which has a free phone help line 0800 512 012 or can contact Kim Herivel at North Somerset Council. Kim is the Home Energy Efficiency Officer for North Somerset and can help local residents find out what help may be available to them to make their homes warmer.

Contact kim.herivel@n-somerset.gov.uk tel 01934 634807.

Advice on how to keep warm, safe and well this winter.

You can read some useful tips on keeping warm this winter by visiting: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/housing/homeenergy

Improving the lives of ordinary people

Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPP) aim to improve the lives of older people.

POPP is a Department of Health initiative focused on enabling older people to stay healthy and live independently within their local communities www.n-somerset.gov.uk/POPP