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Title: Pembroke House Luncheon Club
Location: 80 Tatum Street, London, SE17 1QR
Link out: Click here
Description: Lunch club for people over 50; a game or two of bingo with tea and cake from 11am, followed by a delicious hot healthy lunch at 12 noon.

£2.50 per person
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-02-04

Southwark’s Freedom Pass Renewal webpage went live on 4th January 2010. To access the site please click this link :-

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/MediaCentre/Homepagenews/renewfreedompass

The site contains details of how to apply for and how to renew a Freedom Pass and also has links to downloadable application forms and guidance notes. There is a list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

A project called One to One provides free security improvements for older people living in Southwark.  They can install door locks, front-door chains, spy holes etc, and all of their handypersons have been rigorously vetted which has included an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.  For a home security visit, telephone 020 7639 1823.

If you have personal experience of mental distress, or provide friends/family carer support to somebody who has, then this may be for you.

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The Princess Royal Trust for Carers are organising an online chat on Thursday 21st Jan, from 7.00 – 8.00pm with Dr Agrawal.

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Mental Health Research Network (MHRN)

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Caring with Confidence is a free knowledge and skills based programme which aims to help carers make a positive difference to their lives and the lives of the people they care for.

The courses are available through groups or a series of self study workbooks.

For more information please click here.

Developing fun and healthy lifestyles for older adults

With regular physical activity you will increase your chances of living a longer, healthier and more independent life. At least 30 minutes of activity, five or more days per week, can improve your overall health. This does not have to be all in one go and three slots of ten minutes throughout the day would be a great start.

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If you’re on a low income, a Cold Weather Payment may be available to help you for each week of very cold weather in your area.

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Children who go online for learning at home, get on better in school. And with a computer and the internet at home, everyone in the family has the chance to learn more.

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