Healthy Ageing in Haringey report

The UK’s ageing population is rapidly growing, with many older adults facing chronic health issues, social isolation, and inactivity. Haringey has among the highest levels of frailty among over 50s in London.

In this report Healthwatch Haringey explored how much age well approaches enhance knowledge and motivation to apply the five pillars of healthy ageing in everyday life. They looked at resident awareness of and participation in healthy ageing initiatives; as well as hearing people’s views on what support they want and need.

They engaged with our Haringey residents to identify their level of awareness of healthy ageing and see how effective the promotion of healthy ageing has been to influence behaviours.

The findings will help shape public health and community outreach activities in Haringey to support and promote healthy ageing within our local communities.

Key report insights: 

• Hydration was less recognised and often misconceived.
• Community spaces and activities such as physical and social, are key resources that Haringey residents depend upon to age well.
• Physical limitations, time pressures, environmental factors, and accessibility challenges were key obstacles to following the Age Well principles.
• Community-based initiatives support health and reduce social isolation. This includes promoting local groups and resources.
• Community events and active networks improve engagement in healthy ageing, with Haringey Age Well Festival respondents reflecting on healthy ageing and motivated to adopt positive lifestyle changes.