Services provided for older people by CBC and CBH

Assisted Gardening Scheme 

If you are over 60 or have a disability, and live in a property managed by Colchester Borough Homes, you may be able to get assistance with gardening .
For more information ring 01206 282514

Find out more: Colchester Borough Homes

Concessionary Fares

If you are over 60 and a permanent Colchester resident have you claimed your free bus pass?

For more information ring 01206 282329

Find out more: Concessionary Fares 

Council tax and housing benefit

Older people can receive help and advice about all aspects of Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit, including how to claim and reductions following home adaptations because of a disability.

For more information ring 01206 282300

Find out more: Council tax and housing benefit.

Health Walks

There are "Health Walks" through the lovely countryside of High Woods Country Park and historic beautiful Castle Park. Leaflets, containing the routes, are available at both venues.  There is also a programme of leader-led walks at High Woods.

 For more information ring 01206 853588

Find out more: Health Walks

Helpline - Community Alarms

Helpline can supply an alarm with a pendant to promote independent living with the safe knowledge that there is always someone to deal with emergencies at the touch of a button. 

For more information ring 01206 769779, or email helpline@colchester.gov.uk

Find out more: Helpline

Leisure World over 50+ sessions

Club 50+ provides a variety of fitness, sporting and social activities.  The programme has been designed to meet the needs of the mature active adult and provide a safe and effective form of exercise in a relaxed environment.

For more information ring 01206 282000

Find out more: Colchester Leisure World

Sheltered Housing

Colchester Borough Homes manages a range of schemes for older tenants.  These provide easily managed homes that enable people to keep their dignity, privacy and independence.    An optional mid-day meal is available seven days a week from an external provider.

For more information ring 01206 282514

Find out more:  Sheltered Housing

Warm Homes - heating and insulation

Warm homes provides advice on heating and insulation, gives information on grants and loans that may be available and refers people to other agencies that might be able to help.

For more information ring 01206 505861

Waste Services - assisted collection

If you have difficulty putting your refuse and recycling out on the boundary of your property you may be able to get assistance.

For more information ring 01206 282700

Find out more: Assisted waste collection