Video category: Older people

We provide a variety of videos about older people and the services and support we can provide in Kent.

Joyce explains how Kent's Enablement service has helped her to remain independent in her own home.

View a written transcript of the 'Joyces enablement story' video.

image: Mabel and Sue Mabel and Sue's story
Mabel was the first in Kent to receive an enablement service. Her daughter Sue was able to adapt her home to accomodate Mabel's specific needs.

image: Harold's story Harold's story
Harold's wife has dementia and he cares for her full time. He explains how a £200 one-off carer's grant payment has made a difference to him and his wife.

image: Joyce Joyce's story
Joyce relates how her confidence has improved since the fast track equipment service provided her with a walker/trolley to help her get back on her feet.

image: a group of people at a stand at the dementia helpline launch event Dementia helpline launch
A new 24 hour helpline and website are launched for people living with dementia and their families and carers.

image: Khurrum and his carer Mental Capacity Act videos
These films introduces the Mental Capacity Act and explores the balancing of risks and freedoms in the process of making a decision.

image: an elderly couple Adult Social Care
Explaining the range of services and activities available to Kent's elderly people.

image: Graham Gibbens Graham Gibbens
Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care Graham Gibbens talks about the provisions being put in place across Kent to provide for an ageing population.