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Bruce Castle Museum to archive memories of Haringey people living with dementia

Haringey Archive and Museum Service would like your help with a project for people living with dementia and their carers to creatively capture their experiences, memories and impressions of the Borough.

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Boldly changing ideas about ageing

A new book compiles interviews with inspirational older people in an effort to change the many misconceptions about ageing. We speak to Dominique Afacan, the co-author of Bolder: Life Lessons from People Older and Wiser Than...

21 October 2019

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A connected society? Assessing progress in tackling loneliness

We are now at a critical point in our journey to tackle loneliness. With a solid foundation in place, government needs to reaffirm its commitment to the issue if widespread, tangible change is to be felt in people’s lives....

20 October 2019

Tackling Loneliness and Isolation: Findings from the evaluation of the Connecting Communities service

Findings by the British Red Cross from the evaluation of their Connecting Communities service.

22 October 2018

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We're Recruiting Board Members

If you're interested in the wellbeing of older people and have some experience of working on committees and boards in the voluntary, statutory or private sector we would like to hear from you.

14 December 2021

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Celebrating Haringey’s unsung heroes

Four of our volunteers and one member of staff were nominated and received special certificates from the Mayor of Haringey thanking them for their efforts in making a difference by supporting our community during the coronavirus pandemic.

13 November 2020

£32k funding award from the London Community Response Fund

We have secured a very welcome grant of £32,100 from the Mayor’s London Community Response Fund to help us develop a programme of social activities, online and face-to-face, for over 50s in Haringey.

23 September 2020

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Guide to ageing well in Haringey developed in partnership with the Over 50s

Five health services and two councils in Enfield and Haringey launch the guide, with useful tips and contacts for keeping fit and healthy.

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Haringey Over 50s Forum

Haringey Over 50s Forum (HO50s) is an advocacy group for the older people in Haringey. They exist to give a collective voice to older people and to ensure that their voice is heard by those who make decisions about services used by older people.

3 September 2020

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Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) scams and fraud

Be aware that opportunists and criminals can take advantage of older people who are self-isolating during this period of Coronavirus outbreak.

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Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

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Local Cancer Alliance urges patients to get early diagnosis and timely treatment

Early diagnosis and timely treatment for cancer are still vital even through the COVID-19 pandemic says the North Central London Cancer Alliance.