Elderly Care
Falls Prevention Programme
Are you over 65 and at risk of falling?
Have you recently had a fall?
Are you worried about falling?
Active Lifestyles free 12 week strength and balance programme might be the answer for you or someone you know.
New class coming to Tiddenfoot Leisure Centre from 16th November 2021 and then every Tuesday at 12:30.
Improve strength and balance, avoid slips, trips and falls, build confidence and stay independent for longer.
For more information and to find out how to be referred please e-mail active.lifestyles@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or contact your GP.
Age UK Bedfordshire
Age UK Bedfordshire strive to enable older people across the region to love later life. We believe that your later years can be fulfilling years and whether you’re on the quest to live well into old age, or if you’re going through tough times, we’re here to help you make a positive change.
Facebook: Age-UK-Bedfordshire
Twitter: @AgeUKBeds
Telephone: 01234 360510
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Alzheimer's Society
If you or someone you know are worried about or affected by dementia, we are here for you. Get advice on a range of topics and find support near you.
National Dementia Helpline: 0300 222 11 22
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Transport to Local Hospitals
The practice falls within the catchment of 3 main hospitals; the Luton & Dunstable, Milton Keynes & Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. They are each approx. 12 miles from the practice and the following transport links are taken from their websites:
Criteria for qualifying for free patient transport have become increasingly tight over recent years due to our ageing population and insufficient resources to meet demand. With this in mind, our very practical Patient Participation Groups in LB have set up their own transport for those who are able to travel by car. This is called the LB Voluntary Patient Transport group or LBVPT.
They are able to transport patients for routine pre-booked outpatient appointments (not emergency appointments) to Stoke Mandeville, Milton Keynes, the Luton & Dunstable, High Wycombe, Amersham and Bedford Hospitals. They do ask for a contribution towards fuel costs but this is still considerably cheaper than the cost of a taxi/public transport. Typical fees suggested are:
– The L&D and MK Hospitals – £12 return
– Stoke Mandeville – £15 return
– High Wycombe – £30 return
– Amersham – £26 return
– Bedford – £22 return
To arrange transport:
Phone: 07873 497633
Website: www.lbvpt.co.uk
E-mail: lbvpt@outlook.com
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Dementia
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org