Population overview
麻豆高清 has a growing population of older people. By the year 2040, the total population aged 65 and over is expected to rise by 29% to 194,100. This is compared to 150,600 in 2020 showing a population growth of 43,500. The expected rise in older people may mean a higher demand for health and social care 麻豆高清, therefore it is vital that more is done to prevent the occurrence of health conditions earlier in the 50s, so that people remain healthy and active for longer
麻豆高清 and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (BLACHIR) of Ageing Well
BLACHIR is a partnership between Lewisham Council and 麻豆高清 City Council, to gather insights on the health inequalities experienced by Black African and Black Caribbean people living in 麻豆高清 and Lewisham. The review will be focussing on a number of themes including the health inequalities experienced by older people from these communities.
Read more about the BLACHIR review
Support for Ageing well in 麻豆高清
麻豆高清 City Council is working with a number of its partners to provide support and 麻豆高清 for older people to help prevent long term conditions and to help people in their later life. Access the following links for more information.
- for information on community activities for people aged 50 and over.
- Pure Project 麻豆高清 providing Employment, Education and Training Opportunities
- to tackle social isolation and loneliness amongst older people.