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Staying independent

Stay safe, well and independent 

There are lots of ways to increase your confidence and help you live safely at home. This might mean making your home easier to live in. There is also equipment and technology which can help. Strength and balance exercises can help reduce the risk of falls.

Go to webpage on living independently
Living independently
Home and housing options
Go to webpage on equipment and technology
Equipment and technology
Help to remain independent
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Occupational therapy
Keep doing the things you enjoy
Go to webpage on staying fit to stay independent
Improve your strength and balance
Be Well website
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Steady on your Feet
Stay stronger for longer and prevent falls by using our new risk checker
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Prevention and early intervention services
Prevent or delay the need for care

Further sources of support

  • Care Network Community Navigators help older, isolated and vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire to stay independent. They can also help you keep in touch with friends and your community
  • Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough provides extra support for older people in Fenland, East Cambs and Huntingdonshire when you need it most. This includes support with bereavement, money and paperwork