Partnership with Older People

Announcement: Don't Stop Me Now - the second Ageing Well in Suffolk conference

What is Partnership with Older People (POP)?

Partnership with Older People is a thriving movement working to change attitudes and services in order to achieve an improved society for older people in Suffolk. It is a network with older people at its heart in every sense. It brings together older people with others to look how they can be helped to remain independent and have an enhanced quality of life. By using the resources of local organisations and older people themselves, POP spreads information on different aspects of life that helps to promote a culture of independence and self sufficiency.

Read the Partnership with Older People leaflet (PDF 768Kb) to find out further information.

POP's agenda for 2009-10

promoting positive ageing and healthy living;
developing ways to help people stay independent, and in their own homes;
challenging perceptions of what older people want and what they can and can’t do;
promoting better access to information across Suffolk, particularly in rural areas;
empowering older people to continue to participate in community life;
supporting the work of Suffolk Older People Strategic Partnership Board;
championing the contributions people make to the arts, music and culture;
developing more integrated approach amongst organisations and service providers, in response to an ageing society.

Events

We are happy to announce that Suffolk County Council will be hosting the second Ageing Well in Suffolk conference 'Don't Stop Me Now!' on 7 July 2009 at Trinity Park Events Centre, Ipswich.

By increasing the opportunities older people have in their retirement, we want to help people live happier, healthier lives for longer. The 'Don't Stop Me Now!' conference provides a space for debating our contribution to this, sharing opportunities, and will help to shape our shared future into the next twenty years.

For more information about the conference please contact Jayne.Brown@suffolk.gov.uk

Front cover of the November Ageing Well in Suffolk Conference Booklet

Ageing Well in Suffolk Conference, November 2008

At the first highly successful Ageing Well in Suffolk conference delegates discussed the need for older people to have greater opportunities to contribute to, and be valued by the community. More access to social clubs, physical activity, volunteering, learning and employment opportunities can help combat isolation and loneliness in older people, and also promote physical health. Read more about the first conference here (Word, 280Kb).