If you live or work in South Gloucestershire we would like to hear your views on the South Gloucestershire Ageing Better Plan.
The Ageing Better Plan will set out the key priorities for organisations that work with older people over the next five years and we would like everyone to contribute.
From ageing well by keeping active to falls prevention advice and maintaining independence without feeling isolated, you can tell us what you think is important.
Cabinet Member for adult care in South Gloucestershire Cllr Ben Stokes said: “With the 65 and older age group predicted to increase, we want to ensure that South Gloucestershire continues to be a great place to grow old. This plan will help the council and our partners prioritise the support older people require.
“This is why we are keen to hear views from as wide a range of people as possible; tell us what you think of the plan, including how it could be improved, if we’ve left out anything that you think is a crucial issue, or how you’d like to get involved in making it happen.”
To get involved and have your say you can read the draft Ageing Better Plan and complete, or download and print, a copy of the survey. The draft plan and consultation documents are available online at www.southglos.gov.uk/AgeingBetter, from your local South Gloucestershire library or One Stop Shop.
We are also holding two consultation events for people to come along and have their say, one for individuals and one for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Anyone can come along and have their say on Wednesday 22 November at a drop-in event between 9.30am and 12.30pm at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, Broad Lane, Yate BS37 7LB.
For VCSE organisations we are holding an event on Wednesday 29 November from 10am to 12pm at The Batch (Lovell Room), Park Road, Warmley BS30 8EB. This event will provide the opportunity to help shape the strategy, request the support your organisation needs around ageing better, and network with other voluntary sector organisations or individuals that have experience in this area. Book online at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ageing-better-plan-have-your-say-tickets-39481779064
The consultation runs until 12 January 2018.
You can find out more, tell us your views or request hard copies via the following:
Email: consultation@southglos.gov.uk
Telephone: 01454868154
Write to: Freepost RTXL-YJXJ-BXEX, South Gloucestershire Council, Corporate Research & Consultation Team, Ageing Better Plan 2017, Council offices, Badminton Road, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5AF (no stamp needed).
