SENIOR CITIZENS may be entitled to concessionary discounts at educational and leisure services. Agencies that could benefit from your experience and knowledge are set out in 12.5. Agencies offering practical advice for senior citizens are in 12.3
12.1 ADVICE AND INFORMATION
Camden Adult Division Social Services, 79 Camden Road, NW1. 413 6691.
Information on day centres, homes for the elderly, holidays, home helps, luncheon clubs, meals on wheels, peripatetic (itinerant) care.
Camden Social Services Crowndale Centre, Eversholt Street, NW1. 278 4444, exts 4421/4417.
Camden Careline 24 hour call-out and monitoring service. 284 4081.
Travel cards for Senior Citizens, Camden Community Transport, Camden PlusBus 911 0198.
Sainsbury's Shoppa 284 0820.
Camden Arts & Entertainment (free mailing list) 860 5866.
Westminster Social Services WC2 Duty Room, 103 Berwick Street, W1. 641 3073/641 7273.
State Benefits for Senior Citizens Benefits Agency, Tavis House, 1-6 Tavistock Square, WC1. 383 8383.
Help the Aged St James's Walk, EC1. 253 0253.
Advice on welfare and disability allowances, housing, health, support for carers, mobility, community alarms and local practical help. Leisure and concessionary cards for senior citizens - refer to 8.1
Camden Age Concern 837 3777.
Westminster Age Concern Odhams Walk Day Centre. 240 5733.
Westminster Forum for Senior Residents Voluntary Action Westminster, 37 Chapel Street, NW1. 723 1216.
Discussions and campaigns on retirement issues.
12.2 DAY CENTRES AND LUNCHEON CLUBS
Day centres offering activities throughout the day, outings, evening entertainment,
special events and Luncheon Clubs providing a three course meal, with a choice of menu, at a cost of around £1.30 per day (Mon-Fri):
Covent Garden Age Concern Day Centre Odhams Walk. 240 5733.
Covent Garden Community Centre 46 Earlham Street. 240 0443.
Holborn Community Centre 50 Millman Street, WC1. 405 2493.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Church Crypt (no luncheon club). 930 0089.
Ladies Party Tues 2.30pm
Centurian Arms, Weds 7.30pm.
Darby & Joan Club Thurs 2.30pm.
Meals on Wheels
If you are housebound or unable to cook for yourself, meals including ethnic, diet and vegetarian may be
delivered by:
Camden Adult Division Social Services, 79 Camden Road, NW1. 413 6691.
Enquiries for Meals on Wheels:
CAMDEN 413 6639/6712.
Holidays and grant assistance for the elderly 413 6714.
WESTMINSTER 402 7896.
Library services - refer to 8.8
12.3 PRACTICAL HELP
Camden Social Services Supported Living Team 79 Camden Road, NW1. 413 6682.
Adult Respite Care (breaks for Carers) Westminster residents: Task Force, 1a St Mary's Terrace, SW1. 723 7663.
Cleaning, decorating, errands etc.
Camden Laundry Service for Incontinence Sufferers 860 5976.
A service for people on referral from their doctor, social service department or hospital.
(Westminster does not provide this service).
12.4 SHELTERED HOUSING
Independent elderly people can apply for sheltered housing. Enquire at: Camden sheltered housing department 860 5887.
Camden sheltered housing repairs 860 5516.
Westminster Social Services Sheltered Housing, Pinner Court, NW8. 289 9222.
12.5 USING WORK EXPERIENCE
The Covent Garden Community Association is always in need of volunteers; please contact us at
21 Macklin Street or telephone 836 3355.
Senior Service Bureau Room 36, 39 Victoria Street, SW1. 222 2289.
Advice on employment and assistance in securing work Mon, Wed and Fri 10am-4pm.
Reach 89 Southwark Street, SE1. 928 0452.
Part-time expenses-only jobs for retired business and professional people who wish to help charities.
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