Healthy Ageing in Weymouth & Portland
We help you stay healthy and happy as you get older. Our NHS service gives you personal help, health checks, and ways to connect with your community.
About Ageing Well Services in Weymouth and Portland
Our Mission
We have a variety of different services aimed at supporting people across the Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network to stay well, maintain independence, and live safely at home for as long as possible. We focus on clinically appropriate care and support to help you manage your health and wellbeing as you age.
What We Offer
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with your GP practice to provide coordinated, personalised support. Services may include:
- Frailty assessments and proactive health reviews
- Care coordinator support
- Social Prescribing support
- Advice on managing long-term conditions and medications, including support from our PCN Pharmacy Team
- Mental wellbeing support
- Signposting to local NHS and community services including NHS and private exercise classes
How We Work
Our services are designed around the needs of each patient. Everyone experiences ageing differently, and we aim to provide care that is accessible, joined-up, and focused on what matters most to you within your local community.
Our Services
Crisis and Safety
Quick help and safety planning when you're in danger or need emergency help.
Link: Crisis and Safety – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Healthy Living
Exercise programs made just for you, classes to help prevent falls, and advice on staying active safely at home and out and about.
Link: Healthy Living – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Food and Money Help
Help with what you eat, planning meals, money advice, and learning about good food for staying healthy as you get older.
Link: Food and Money Help – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Help with worry, sadness, grief when someone dies, and keeping your mind healthy as you get older.
Link: Mental Wellbeing – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Community Support
Help finding local groups, ways to volunteer, and fun activities in your area to stop you feeling lonely.
Link: Community Support – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Housing
Checks and advice to help you stay safe and able to look after yourself in your own home.
Link: Housing and Home – Weymouth & Portland Primary Care Network
Physical Activity Map
Self Guided Exercises
NHS Balance Exercises
These easy balance exercises you can do at home to help improve your health and how well you move.
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/balance-exercises/
Falls Prevention Exercise Videos – Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership
Lots of exercise videos made to help stop falls and improve balance for older people.
Elderfit TV – Elderfit
Exercise videos made especially for older people to help them stay active and healthy.
Website: https://elderfit.co.uk/elderfit-tv/
All Videos – Devon | Steady On Your Feet
Lots of exercise videos and helpful things to help you stay steady and stop falls.
Website: https://devon.steadyonyourfeet.org/staying-active/all-videos
CSP launches video to demonstrate six simple exercises to stop falls | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Expert advice from physiotherapists with six simple exercises made to help stop falls.
Exercise and Physical Activity for Osteoporosis – Royal Osteoporosis Society
Advice and guidance on safe exercise and physical activity to help improve bone health and reduce the risk of falls.
Exercising with Arthritis – Arthritis UK
Information and practical advice on exercising safely with arthritis to help improve strength, flexibility, and overall wellbeing.
Clock Yourself
An online tool to help you test and improve your reaction time, balance, and movement speed.
Website: https://www.clockyourself.com.au/
KOKU Health
A digital health platform offering guided programmes to support your health and wellbeing at home.
Website: https://kokuhealth.com/
Contact Us
Phone
01305 234090
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
w&p.pcn@dorsetgp.nhs.uk
Address
Weymouth and Portland Primary Care Network
Lynch Lane Offices
Lynch Lane
Weymouth, DT4 9DN
Emergency
If you need urgent medical help:
999 - Emergency
111 - NHS Helpline