Health and Well-being for those Retired and Nearing Retirement

• |Age Diversity Legislation
  From 1 October 2006 law protects workers from age discrimination. The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations make it illegal for employers to discriminate against employees, trainees or job seekers because of their age. Information for employers about employing older workers is available on the |Business Link website.
  
  
• |Bereavement
  Find out about bereavement counselling, what's involved in making a will, about inheritance tax, and government assistance such as funeral and bereavement payments.
  
  
• |Community Support Services
  The main provider of services for retired people in Elmbridge, including |Community Transport and the |Community Alarm Service.
  
  
• |Eat Well, Live Well
  Information from The Food Standards Agency about eating and living well over 60s.
  
  
• |Elmbridge Care and Repair
  Advice on repairs and improvements to your home, home security measures, ways to save energy, and contact details for contractors.
  
  
• |Exercise and fitness
  Information on the wide range of activities and events within the Borough of Elmbridge.
  
  
• |Health and Leisure
  Find out more about Health in Elmbridge for all ages and abilities. You can also get details on |concessionary prices on leisure facilities.
  
  
• |Health Services
  Information and contact details for local health services including - |Find your Local Health Service.
  
  
• Help Shops
  There are several in Surrey offering information on a range of local services including obtaining bus permits, advice on help available for the elderly, benefits information, housing advice and much more. The local Elmbridge Help Shop is Cobham Help Shop, Cobham Centre, Oakdene Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 2LY Tel: 01932 596033
  
  
• |Keep Well, Keep Warm
  To keep well during winter, it's essential to keep warm. As the weather gets colder, we are all more likely to catch colds or flu; and if your body temperature drops then the risks of a heart attack, stroke or breathing difficulties increase. This is especially true for older people, or if you have a chronic disease, or are vulnerable due to a physical disability.
  
  
• |Meal Services
  The Meals on Wheels service offers a daily hot meal to those who are unable to prepare meals and frozen meals can be delivered to older and disabled people living within Elmbridge.
  
  
• |Pensions and Retirement Planning
  Looking for the over 50s section or pension information? DirectGov provide all material concerning pensions and retirement planning.
  
  
• |Social Services
  Services for people with a physical, sensory or cognitive disability.
  
  
• |Volunteering
  If you feel strongly about something and want to make a difference or if you want to put something back into the community, then why not be a volunteer? You can help the community and develop your skills at the same time. Volunteers do all sorts of things, so you're bound to find something that suits you. |Find information on opportunities for volunteers in the Borough including leading healthy walks, conservation work and many more.
  
  
• Useful Contacts
  |DirectGov
  |Age Concern
  |NHS Direct
  |Cruse Bereavement Care