Older people’s forum

There are seven older people's forums where you can get involved in service development and have your say:

• Eastbourne Seniors' Forum
• Hastings and St Leonards Seniors’ Forum
• Lewes and District Coalition of Older People
• Meridian and Coastal Downs Mature Citizens' Forum
• Rother Seniors’ Forum
• Seaford Seniors’ Forum
• Wealden Senior Citizens’ Partnership.

Membership of the forums is open to anyone over 50 who lives in the local area. Each forum is led by a committee of members. Some forums have formed special interest groups (such as transport, health and well-being) that reflect the concerns of their local members.

Getting involved

There are many ways older people can become more involved in shaping services, for example:

• engagement in decision-making to create better local government for older people
• involvement in service and policy development
• working directly with older people to empower them to be active members of the community.

If you want to get involved in a local forum, please contact us, details below.

Vicky Smith
Older People’s Involvement Manager
County Hall
St Anne’s Crescent
Lewes BN7 1SW

Tel: 01273 482036
Email: Vicky Smith