RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet:
1) Notes the activities undertaken to support older people in Hillingdon.
2) Endorses the proposed approach for the development of a Hillingdon Age Friendly Plan from 2026/27 as described in the report.
Reasons for decision
The Cabinet Member for Health and Social Care provided an update on the wide range of activities undertaken over the past year to support older residents. Highlights included 8,097 visits to Warm Welcome Centres between December and March, dementia-friendly physical activity sessions attended by 95 residents weekly, and over 2,200 health and well-being events hosted by libraries, attracting thousands of attendees aged over 65.
It was advised that Telecare continued to help residents live independently, with 74% of users aged over 75. A new 70-bed care home had been purchased to expand provision, and public health initiatives included frailty awareness campaigns resulting in 265 referrals. The Hillingdon Advice Partnership secured funding for additional benefits for older residents, with further awards expected. An Age-Friendly Festival was held in October, offering health checks, vaccinations and advice.
The Cabinet Member noted that the second part of the report proposed adopting the World Health Organisation’s Age-Friendly framework to deliver the “Ageing Well” priority within the draft Health and Wellbeing Strategy. This system-wide approach would involve the Council and health partners and focus on eight key areas, including housing, transport, social participation and health services. Consultation on the longer-term plan was scheduled for 2026/27, with annual updates to Cabinet.
The Vice-Chair commended the report as a clear demonstration of strong outcomes delivered efficiently and praised the work undertaken to support older residents.
Alternative options considered and rejected
Cabinet could have decided that it did not wish to pursue the proposed Age Friendly Plan approach.
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Relevant Select Committee |
Health and Social Care |
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Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) |
Cabinet’s decision (2) on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Monday 5 January 2026. If not called-in by then, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. |
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Officer(s) to action |
Sarah Durner / Gary Collier |
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Directorate |
Adult Social Care and Health |
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Classification |
Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge |