Services for older people
Watford Borough Council wants to help its residents make the most of the services we have on offer, to ensure good health and happiness.
In this section, you can find out about organised activities in the town for older people, including sports and social groups. There is also information on the five community centres across the town, with details of the free bus permits available to older people, and the Meals on Wheels service.
For more information on support and benefits for older people, please follow the links below:
Local charity Age Concern Hertfordshire is an independent organisation, which observes the values, principles and good practice of Age Concern the federation and consequently has been granted a licence to use the well-known name, Age Concern, which is respected throughout the country.
Their mission is "To promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience". For more information please visit their website.
Lifeline, available from Watford Community Housing Trust, give peace of mind to both you and your loved ones that, in an emergency, someone will be there at a push of a button. For more information visit the following Watford Community Housing Trust webpage.
External links
Watford Borough Council is not responsible for the content of external websites
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First Contact - information, advice and support service in Hertfordshire
http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/healthsoc/agewell/firstcontact/
It enables older people to access a wide range of community activities and services in their local are
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Direct Gov - managing debt
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/ManagingDebt/index.htm?PRO=emc&CRE=Debt
Many organisations offer free and impartial advice on debt problems - find out details of telephone and face-to-face advice providers
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Direct Gov - mortgage arrears or payment difficulties?
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/ManagingDebt/DebtsAndArrears/DG_10013261?PRO=emc&CRE=Mortgage
If you can't meet your mortgage repayments, or you're worried you might fall behind, you can get free independent advice from other organisations and you may be able to get help with your mortgage from new schemes which started in early 2009
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