You can use this section to find out more about the social services that we offer the borough's senior citizens.
Our social services teams for adults and older people can offer help and support for you in your everyday life. This support includes:
Our community care section will give you more details about your eligibility for care, how care needs are assessed, and who to contact for care assessments.
The Council's social services for older people are generally provided from a centre called The Orangery. You can contact The Orangery at:
The Orangery
20 Orangery Lane
Eltham SE9
Tel: 020 8921 2304
Fax: 020 8921 2367 or 020 8921 3392
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm
Friday 9am to 4.30pm
Other information for older people
Older people will also find a range of information and advice on subjects like finance, housing, keeping fit and community groups and services in our community and living section.
Alzheimer's and dementia
The Mental Health Support link in the left menu will take you to information on finding help and support for Alzheimer's and dementia sufferers and carers in the borough.
The Alzheimer's Society site link in the Useful links menu on the right will also help with information.
Are you a carer?
Please visit our section that explains the services we offer to services we offer to carers of an older relative or friend.
Benefits for pensioners
In addition, Greenwich Welfare Rights Service can offer advice about benefits for pensioners.
Older people's strategy
We have developed an Older People's Strategy where we consulted with older people in the borough about service provision.
Read the Older People's Strategy and Healthy Ageing Report here.