Page 1 Provision for older people throughout the area
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The next few years should provide some exciting new challenges in service provision for older people in Woodside, Madeley and Sutton Hill. The Neighbourhood Action Team is determined to represent the views of the elderly and those with disability during these times of change and uncertainty.
The demolition of Wilton Court on Woodside estate has caused much distress to residents, but we are hopeful that there will be improved provision for the elderly on the estate in the future.\Transport concerns on the estates, and in particular Sutton Hill, are an ongoing concern. Access to the shops and recreational facilities is not easy for the elderly and those with a disability. The Neighbourhood Action Team, in partnership with Age Concern, are sending a delegate to the National Transport Conference in London to look at how other areas take account of the social needs of people in their transport systems. Transport is not just about profit for Arriva!
Health and social provision for older people are generally good, although waiting for a piece of equipment which you know will make a difference to your life can be very frustrating. There is a shortage of wheelchairs and other mobility aids, so if anyone has equipment they are not using please return it so someone else can benefit. (Just call Community Loan Stores – 603838).
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| There are lots of activities and events at different venues throughout the area. Most of these are organised and run by volunteers. Age Concern has two Day Centres in the area which both meet once a week. These are primarily for those ‘housebound’ elderly who are unable to access transport themselves. Contact Age Concern for details. |
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Other activities occur in Community Centres on the estates, Jubilee House, the Rest Room and Robert Moore Flats. Some of the groups, which meet, are described below – read on!
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Community Nursing Services
This team comprises the District Nursing Service and the Health Visiting Service.
District Nurses are based in Madeley Health Centre and will come to the home to provide practical nursing care and advice when you are unable to access the practice nurse at your surgery. Telephone contact: 01952 582783 / 585680.
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There is also a health visitor who specialises in working with older people. She can help identify your health needs and help you stay healthy, active and independent by providing:
- Information about activities in your area which will help you stay healthy
- Advice about mobility and keeping safe
- Continence service
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Sheltered Housing
Most Sheltered Housing Schemes have their own ‘community room’. Activities and clubs are run within these community rooms (including luncheon clubs). These are open to anyone and not just residents of Sheltered Dwellings. Contact the Scheme Managers for details of all the activities.
Hall Barn 01952 587909
Bridle Court/Meadcroft 01952 583079
Severn Walk 01952 583865
Westbourne 01952 585394
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