Getting involved – forums, clubs and services for older people

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Consultation about our engagement and involvement strategy 2012-2015 How can we better involve people, community organisations and other partners in planning and delivering care services? Closes 25 April.

Older people's forums

Older people's forums are open to anyone over 50 in East Sussex. Older people can get involved in improving services in a variety of ways such as the planning and purchase of services.

Have your say – consultations and surveys

Different ways in which you can have your say to help improve local services.

Clubs for older people – ESCIS

Find clubs near you (or get your own club listed) on East Sussex Community Information Service.

Older People Partnership Board – minutes

The Board meet regularly to discuss issues that affect older people and their carers in East Sussex.

Older People's Engagement Days

The first Older People's Engagement Day was held in Eastbourne in March 2008 to mark the launch of the ‘The Time of our Lives Strategy'. It brought together the seven older people's forums from across the county, and other partner organisations who work with the Council on providing care and services for older people.

Strategies for developing services for older people

Find out more about the Time of our Lives Strategy, and how we are ensuring older people's involvement in improving services across East Sussex.

Involving older people in health and social care

The Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPP) 'Independence First' programme was an innovative and award-winning project that developed better social care services in East Sussex.