Healthy Ageing in Haringey report - November 2025
Haringey has among the highest levels of frailty among over 50s in London.
Research shows that lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, social engagement, cognitive stimulation, and hydration critically influence ageing outcomes, as well as offer a clear and actionable basis for older adults to manage healthy ageing independently.
In this report we explored how much age well approaches enhance knowledge and motivation to apply the five pillars of healthy ageing in everyday life. We looked at resident awareness of and participation in healthy ageing initiatives; as well as hearing people’s views on what support they want and need.
We engaged with our Haringey residents to identify their level of awareness of healthy ageing and see how effective the promotion of healthy ageing has been to influence behaviours.
Our findings will help shape public health and community outreach activities in Haringey to support and promote healthy ageing within our local communities.
Key report insights:
- 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.
Key report recommendations:
1. Wider promotion of healthy ageing.
2. Development of community spaces.
3. Improving accessibility and inclusivity.
4. Addressing barriers to ageing well in deprived communities.
5. More ageing well early interventions.
6. Increasing hydration awareness.
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