Get in touch with our Organisational Development team for 1:1 support, advice and feedback with issues including:

Helping older Londoners stay independent in a digital world

From booking GP appointments and accessing the NHS App to staying in touch with family and friends, everyday life is becoming increasingly digital. 

For many older adults, this can feel overwhelming. That's why Open Age is helping older Londoners build the confidence and skills they need to stay independent, connected and informed. 

Healthy Hearts is a campaign designed to reduce cardiovascular health inequalities 
and encourage residents to take control of their heart health. 

“I’m sore, but in the best way possible. For the first time since my paralysis I went swimming again, all thanks to an amazing charity helping disabled adults in London”

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WeSwim provides supported, low cost, community-led and inclusive spaces for people with disabilities or long term health conditions to access the water. Swimmers are provided with 1-to-1 support in the pool to ensure they feel safe and comfortable at all times.

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“I didn’t have to fight to be included or explain myself constantly.”

A new paid 12-month internship at the Kiln Theatre, designed specifically for young people with a learning disability, is open to applications until Monday 22 June.

This role is funded by the John Lyons Charity and delivered in partnership with Pursuing Independent Paths (PIP), a charity supporting people with learning disabilities.

✅ What support is available?

This new report from London Plus is the first in a series of three, exploring the value of local voluntary sector infrastructure in London. 

The reports set out where the sector stands today – what Local Infrastructure Organisations are, the recognised difference they make, the challenges they face, the impact when their support is missing, and why strong local infrastructure is essential to London’s future.

📢 FREE ESOL COURSES – Improve Your English!

Provided by: Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice

For refugees and local residents

Build practical English skills for work and daily life:

Helping older Londoners stay steady, active and independent 

Falls can have a serious impact on confidence, independence and wellbeing - but they are not an inevitable part of ageing. 

Open Age’s Steady and Stable programme supports older people across Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Brent to improve balance, strength and confidence through specialist exercise classes designed to help prevent falls.