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NHS services for older people

Your guide to help you live healthily, happily and independently for longer.

The information in this section can be downloaded as a booklet: NHS ageing well booklet [pdf] 14MB

In this section

  1. Looking after yourself

    Guidance on looking after yourself.

  2. Health checks

    Take up offers of tests to keep you well.

  3. Common health problems

    What to do for common health problems.

  4. Urgent symptoms

    Urgent health issues and when to phone 999.

  5. Falls

    Reducing the risk of a fall.

  6. Loneliness, loss and depression

    Support for loneliness, loss and depression.

  7. Preparing for a move

    Information about care homes and residential schemes.

  8. Caring for the carer

    Information and support for carers.