Timeless Care

**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
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