Nationally a new approach to the well-being of people as they get older is being reviewed in order to ensure that older people are considered in a more comprehensive and systematic way.

It aims to ensure that people stay in control of their lives and play a full and active role in society. People are living longer and the number of older people in Calderdale over 50 is forecast to increase substantially over the next 10 years. This includes an increasing proportion of older people in the older age range who may be frailer and/or have a long-term medical condition.

The Government believes that in the years after 50 we all want 3 main things.  They are career opportunities that suit family circumstances, active involvement in society and independence and control over our lives.

The new focus sees a move towards a more positive emphasis on well-being and engagement with the wider community. Calderdale Forward is in the early stages of developing its strategic approach to this broader, more holistic agenda.

More Information
Details of the Older People Theme Partnership meetings can be found in the Calendar of Meetings. Terms of Reference for the Older People's Partnership can be found here.

Agendas, minutes, and papers for these meetings can be found here.  Links to other documents and research relevant to this theme can also be found in Documents.

For further information about this theme, please contact Sheron Hobson,  Partnership Support Officer for the Older People theme of the Local Area Agreement.

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