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Living independently
This guide provides an overview of how each borough assists with independent living, along with direct links to their council websites for detailed information.

Barnet Council is committed to helping residents stay safe and independent in their own homes. They offer a range of services, including assistive technology assessments, home adaptations, and support for carers. Their focus is on providing personalised solutions tailored to individual needs, ensuring residents can maintain their quality of life.
Barnet Council Living Independently Resources:
Brent Council prioritises preventative care, helping residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible. They provide information and advice on a variety of topics, including falls prevention, healthy living, and access to community support. Their approach emphasises early intervention and proactive support.
Brent Council Living Independently Resources:
The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive range of services to support independent living. They focus on providing accessible information and support, including help with home adaptations, assistive technology, and access to community services. Their commitment is to empowering residents to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
City of Westminster Living Independently Resources:
Ealing Council offers a variety of services to support independent living, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also provide information and advice on a range of topics, such as falls prevention and healthy living. Ealing's approach emphasises person-centered care, ensuring residents receive the support they need to maintain their independence.
Ealing Council Living Independently Resources:
Enfield Council aims to help residents maintain their independence through a range of services, including home adaptations, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also offer preventative services, such as falls prevention and healthy living programmes. Enfield's approach is to work closely with residents to develop personalised support plans.
Enfield Council Living Independently Resources:
Hammersmith & Fulham Council provides a range of services to support independent living, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They prioritise helping people stay safe and well in their own homes. Their approach focuses on delivering flexible and responsive support.
Hammersmith & Fulham Living Independently Resources:
Harrow Council provides a variety of services to help residents maintain their independence, including home adaptations, assistive technology, and support for carers. They aim to provide information and advice to promote healthy living and prevent falls. Harrow's focus is on enabling residents to live fulfilling lives in their own homes.
Harrow Council Living Independently Resources:
Hillingdon Council is dedicated to supporting residents to live independently. They offer a range of services, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also focus on preventative measures to maintain wellbeing. Their approach is to provide person-centred care, ensuring residents receive the support they need.
Hillingdon Council Living Independently Resources:
Hounslow Council provides a comprehensive range of services to support independent living, including home adaptations, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also offer information and advice on healthy living and falls prevention. Hounslow aims to empower residents to maintain their independence and quality of life.
Hounslow Council Living Independently Resources:
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea offers a range of services to support independent living, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also provide information and advice on healthy living and community support. Their approach is to provide personalised support that meets the individual needs of residents.
Kensington & Chelsea Living Independently Resources:
Kingston Council provides a range of services to support independent living, including home adaptations, assistive technology, and support for carers. They focus on promoting wellbeing and preventing falls. Kingston's approach is to provide person-centred care and empower residents to live fulfilling lives.
Kingston Council Living Independently Resources:
Richmond Council provides a variety of services to support independent living, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also offer information and advice on healthy living and community support. Richmond's approach is to provide personalised support that meets the individual needs of residents.
Richmond Council Living Independently Resources:
Slough Borough Council is committed to helping residents maintain their independence. They offer a range of services, including home adaptations, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also provide information and advice on healthy living and falls prevention. Slough's approach is to provide person-centered care and empower residents to live fulfilling lives.
Slough Council Living Independently Resources:
Surrey County Council offers a comprehensive range of services to support independent living, including home care, assistive technology, and support for carers. They also provide information and advice on healthy living and community support. Surrey's approach is to provide person-centered care and empower residents to live fulfilling lives.
Surrey County Council Living Independently Resources: