Bognor group to help elderly live at home

The community partnership team consists of nurses, social workers, pension service advisors, community link workers and volunteers.

They will help older people with anything that promotes good health and independence.

This could include preventing falls, benefits entitlement and accessing practical help services such as cleaning and shopping, but direct personal care is not included.

Team members recently joined the falls prevention team in Bognor Regis High Street to offer information and advice on how to stay steady, independent and active for longer.

John de Mierre, county council cabinet member for adults' services, said: "The day was a huge success, the team offered information to more than 100 people, covering a variety of subjects.

"In addition, a member of the falls prevention team replaced 20 worn out rubber feet from walking sticks people had been using.

"Now we are looking to help lots more older people with our one stop shop."

The community partnership team is based at Littlehampton and will cover all the Arun district.

It is the third in the county to be launched and can be contacted on 01903 738991 by any older person.

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