Coronavirus (COVID-19): Changes to this service
Assessments have now recommenced in service user’s homes (where appropriate). Staff will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all visits.
Ongoing support and signposting has been reinitiated for service users as per clinical judgement and availability of other services.
Who is this service for?
This service is for adults aged 80-84 years old who are registered with a GP in South Gloucestershire. It is a five day a week non-emergency service. Your GP may suggest to you that you would benefit from our service.
If you are over 85 and would like to meet us, please ask your GP for a referral.
What we do
The Active Ageing Team consists of Health Visitors and Health Visitor Support Workers who work in the community to help people access medical, social, home environment and financial services.
The team helps to identify health needs and signpost families to the services they may require in order to maintain independence.
Services cover:
- Falls and accident prevention
- Advice on memory loss and dementia
- Support for those who have been recently bereaved
- Advice on managing long term health conditions
- Health education
- Signposting to local and national support services
The team also provides support for carers.
How do I access this service?
All referrals to this service must be made via the Single Point of Access.
Yate West Gate Centre
21 West Walk,
Yate,
Bristol,
BS37 4AX
Support Worker: Julie Songhurst
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contact
Tel: 01454 315 355, extension 3013
Downend Health Centre
Buckingham Gardens,
Downend,
BS16 5TW
Health Visitor: Rhian Williams
Health Visitor: Jacqui Galvin
Support Worker: Shelley Harris
Support Worker: Mark Abbott
Support Worker: Jane Rowsell
Support Worker: Debbie Buskin
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contact
Tel: 0117 3302519
Patchway Clinic
Thirlmere Road,
Patchway,
BS34 5PD
Health Visitor: Sally Snowden
Support Worker: Julie Connock
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contact
Tel: 01179 692370
Thornbury Active Ageing
5 Midland Way,
Thornbury,
Bristol,
BS35 2BS
Health Visitor: Katie Rademaker
Support Worker: Mary-Ann Hawkins
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Contact
Tel: 0300 125 5980
