**Timeless Care: Free Hair & Beauty Sessions for Older Adults**
**About the Project**
Timeless Care is a 12-week wellbeing initiative offered by Empress Hair & Beauty. This program is designed for older residents in Barking and Dagenham who may feel lonely, isolated, or unable to access self-care services. We aim to provide a nurturing environment where participants can enjoy complimentary hair and beauty treatments.
**What’s on Offer**
- Hair washes, cuts, and styling
- Hand and shoulder massages
- Refreshing light refreshments
- A welcoming atmosphere to socialize
- A thoughtful gift to take home
**Who It’s For**
- Older adults aged 60 and above
- Particularly those living alone, experiencing social isolation, or on a low income
- Open to Barking and Dagenham residents
- Referrals accepted from social prescribing link workers, GPs, community nurses, and local organizations
**When & Where**
- **Location:** Empress Hair & Beauty, Unit 3 Challingsworth House, Cambridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TF
- **Schedule:** Thursdays from 10 AM to 12 PM
- **Duration:** Weekly from May 1 to July 31, 2025 (12 weeks total)
**Why It Matters**
This project aims to help older participants feel good physically and emotionally, enhancing confidence and dignity through gentle pampering. It fosters social connections and significantly reduces feelings of loneliness, creating a trusted environment where older individuals feel valued.
**How to Refer Someone**
To refer someone or obtain more information, please contact us at:
- **Email:** empresshairandbeautysalon@gmail.com
- **Phone:** 07756961536
- **Website:** www.empresshairandbeauty.com
Join us in this rewarding initiative, and help someone you know enjoy a rejuvenating experience!
Categories:
Activities for older people
Connecting with others
Healthy lifestyle
Information and advice
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Service access criteria:
Access Criteria
To be eligible for this free service, individuals must meet the following criteria:
Aged 60 or over
The service is designed specifically for older adults.
Resident of Barking and Dagenham
Proof of address may be requested.
Experiencing any of the following:
Social isolation or loneliness
Financial hardship
Limited access to regular self-care or grooming services
Recovering from illness or bereavement
Lack of confidence or low self-esteem
Able to attend appointments independently
Must be able to get to and from the salon without transport provided.
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Hearing impairment friendly
Physical disability friendly
Dementia friendly
Non English speaking friendly
