Ageing well - Livewell

Information, tips and local support to help you enjoy a better later life by protecting yourself from illness, dealing with long term conditions, keeping active, coping with loneliness and staying independent.

Managing conditions and illnesses

Identify, treat and manage different types of illnesses such as diabetes, dementia or osteoporosis.

How to cope with loneliness

Tips for coping with loneliness, how to meet new people and where to go for support.

Getting around/ local matters

Find out more about community transport and mobile schemes in Essex and groups you can join in your local area.

Staying healthy and happy

It’s never too late to improve your health and wellbeing. See advice to eat well and stay well in later life.

Falls prevention

There are ways you can reduce your risk of having a fall, including making simple changes to your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance.

Agewell guide

A mini guide to services and information for people in later life.