There are seven older people's forums in East Sussex where you can get involved in service development and have your say:
- Eastbourne Seniors' Forum,
- Hastings and St Leonards Seniors' Forum,
- Lewes District Seniors' Forum,
- Meridian and Coastal Downs Mature Citizens' Forum,
- Rother Seniors' Forum,
- Seaford Seniors' Forum, and
- Wealden Senior Citizens' Partnership.
East Sussex Seniors Association (ESSA) – forums
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:
Denise Leary
Community Engagement Manager
County Hall
St Anne's Crescent
Lewes BN7 1SW
Phone: 01273 336298
Email: Denise Leary
East Sussex County Council