New senior playground opens

 A new 'playground' for senior residents has opened in Hyde Park - go along and try it out!

Hyde Park Senior Playground is next to the Sports Pavilion, nearest entrance on Exhibition Road.

Nearest tube: Kensington

Buses: 9, 10, 52, 452

Car and disabled parking is available.

Changes to short break services for carers of adults with learning disabilities

The Council and our partners at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are working to improve short break (respite) services for carers of adults with a learning disability. Click here to find out more about the changes.

Glossary of Adult Social Care Terms

The Department of Health have produced a glossary of terms associated with adult social care, to help explain current words and phrases being used. See below for details, which we hope you find useful.

Joint commissioning Strategy for Older People 2010-2013

The joint commissioning strategy for older people 2010-2013 has been produced. It is a joint commissioning strategy between NHS Westminster and Westminster Council, setting out the vision for the health and wellbeing of all older people in Westminster

Forward from 60 - a handbook for older people

A new handbook has been produced for older people living in Westminster, giving information on a range of topics to help you make the most of your life. For more information on this and other information, please see the help and advice page for older people.