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As a council, we are bringing together key agencies, voluntary organisations and stakeholders to act as a collective voice and to champion the promotion of healthy and active ageing as people grow older.
The question, 'How old is older' is often asked. While we use the Governments standard of age 50 and over, we recognise that there are significant differences in the health status, participation and levels of dependence among older people of the same age. Therefore, our focus is not on people's chronological age but rather, the notion that people are living longer yet leave working life well before retirement age.
With this in mind, we want to help people remain active in work, leisure, volunteering or learning as they grow older and for society to value their continuing contribution whether at age 50, 75 or 90.
The information below links to many council services that might be of interest to you if you're over 50.
Disability Information
Services and advice and support to maintain the independence and life opportunities of people who have disabilities. |
Health and wellbeing
Health services in your local area, keeping fit and active, and Mental Health services. |
Home, Care and Community
Advocacy services, carers, community safety, housing/residential care and support to live at home. |
Find your local councillor
Search the online database by postcode, name or electoral division. |
Leisure and Learning
Adult learning, libraries and the record office.
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NOPAG |
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Pensions, Income and Benefits
Direct payments, income and benefits, and pensions and retirement. |
Transport and mobility
Blue badges, travel passes, community transport, disabled bus passes and more. |
The council has also been working on a new strategy which sets out how we want to plan, develop and deliver services for people of 50 or older in the future. You've been giving us your views on the draft, which you can read by clicking the link below,
If you would like to get involved with issues affecting people over 50, complete the online form below and we'll let you know about meetings in your area.
If you are unable to find what you are are looking for please try the A-Z of council services. If you still cannot find what you are looking for please complete the online form on the right and let us know.
For a list of useful websites please visit the useful links section and select the 'Older People's' category.
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