POPS is an initiative to get the voluntary sector in Hammersmith and Fulham working in collaboration with older people’s issues.
Aims of the forum:
- To develop a shared understanding of older people’s issues and use it to influence and shape local strategy and policy
- To work together to increase provider’s capacity and effectiveness in responding to the needs of older people to raise awareness and the profile of older people’s issues across the Borough.
Here are some organisation that work with older people:
Action on Disability is a local disability information and advice service for disabled people in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is a local partner of Age UK and it is dedicated to providing essential services for older people in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Alzheimer’s Society personalisation programme is working to ensure people with dementia have choice and control over their own care and support.
Big Local is a Lottery funded 10 year project which aims to bring together local talent, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations to make their area a better place to live and work in.
Established over 100 years ago, Bishop Creighton House runs services across west London.
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They help vulnerable people in the UK and abroad prepare for, withstand and recover from emergencies in their own communities.
The Carers Network support the unpaid carers that want changing their lives across London.
Citizen Advice Hammersmith and Fulham is an independent charity that provides information, education and advice services to help people resolve problems.
White City Enterprise will consult, facilitate, and collaborate to deliver substantial improvements to the quality and efficiency of public services within the White City Opportunity Area. They promote the social inclusion, employment, skills and capacity of local people.
East European Resource Centre is a charity that provides information, advice and support to people from Central and Eastern Europe.
Fulham Good Neighbours offers services to older, disabled or vulnerable people living in Fulham.
The Centre provides a social centre for local people, a drop-in support service, premises for a wide variety of local groups and practitioners.
Hammersmith United Charities invests in the people and communities in the 8 northern wards of Hammersmith & Fulham to tackle poverty, deprivation and disadvantage, building on our legacies, wisdom, learning and experience gained over 400 years.
Hestia is a London charity that works together with adults and children in crisis to change their lives at the times when they most need support.
The Iranian Association organises a range of educational and cultural events and also a range of courses including IT Workshops and ESOL Classes. The association offers workshops on Health Awareness, Arts/Crafts and Further Education.
LeafEducation is an organisation based in Hammersmith & Fulham, run completely by women, that aims to facilitate the development of young people and women through education and sports
The London Irish Centre (LIC) is the heart of the Irish community in London and it works with thousands of people to improve their housing, income, access to health, and social inclusion opportunities.
Nubian Life provides Adult Day Care Services for Older (65 years +) African and African Caribbean residents across Hammersmith and Fulham.
Old Oak Centre offers a wide range of activities and services for people of all ages and parts of the Old Oak community in a safe and welcoming environment with modern facilities.
Open Age works to enable anyone aged 50 or older to sustain their physical and mental fitness, maintain an active lifestyle and develop new and stimulating interests.
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG) is a charity and company limited by guarantee whose mission is to build the health wealth and well-being of the local community in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham.
Living Well in Later Life-
Elgin Close Resource Centre is a purpose built day centre on Goldhawke Road in Shepherds Bush, Hammersmith for older people living in Hammersmith and Fulham.
