Healthy Ageing in Haringey

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Haringey undertook research on healthy aging. They wanted to find out how much age well approaches enhance knowledge and motivation to apply the five pillars of healthy ageing in everyday life. They spoke to 80 people at the 2025 Haringey Age Well Festival on 20 September 2025.

Key findings

  • 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.

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Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Haringey
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Key themes
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
80
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