Ageing Well Outreach Project
The new Ageing Well Outreach Service aims to enhance the wellbeing of older residents across Barnet, helping people understand and manage their health while raising awareness of issues such as scams, benefits, and care options.
Funded by the Integrated Care Board (ICB) with the support of the Barnet Borough Partnership, the service kicked off with a hugely successful Wellbeing Day event at St Mary’s Church in Hendon.
‘We enjoyed a brilliant and useful talk on breast cancer awareness from Breast Cancer UK chief executive Thalie Martini plus Riffat Ahmed from Healthy Hearts as well as some energising seated exercise from Tracey and a super mindfulness session from Jessica of Barnet Talking Therapies,’ says Ageing Well Outreach co-ordinator Salima Jiwa.
‘As well as talks and wellbeing days, our comprehensive approach will include videos and pop-ups around the borough, ensuring that we reach older people in all our diverse communities,’ says Salima. ‘By traveling throughout the borough, we aim to make our services accessible to everyone who might benefit.’
Events timetable
Upcoming events
Falls Prevention event - 10 September 2024 (9.30am-12.30pm)
Men's health - November - Tuesday 19 November 2024 (9.30am-12.30pm)
To mark International Men's Day we will be focusing on men's health.
Venue: Watling Community Centre, 145 Orange Hill Rd, Edgware HA8 0TR
You can register for the event by emailing salima.jiwa@ageukbarnet.org.uk
International Men's Day 2024 celebrates the positive contributions and achievements of men while addressing important issues affecting men's health, well-being, and gender equality.
Useful contacts and resources from past events
Barnet and Enfield Talking Therapies