Izzi Seccombe, Leader of Warwickshire County Council, reflects on what motivates people in later life to volunteer and how local authorities can widen participation.
As part of our review of volunteering and community activity among people over 50 experts from across the UK are hosting roundtables to help us gather views on how to boost participation.
Today’s call to create a national strategy for housing for older people is hugely welcome and represents a significant step towards responding to a society where more people are living longer.
Private landlords, local authorities and housing associations need to ensure their properties meet the needs of older people as figures released in January confirm a long-term increase in renting among people aged 65 and over.
In October 2017, Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF), Leeds City Council and Ageing Better joined together in a new five-year partnership to develop and share innovative approaches to tackle social, economic and health inequalities in later life across Leeds.
Review of volunteering and community contributions in later life
Ageing Better, in partnership with the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport, has launched a review into how to enable more people aged 50 and over to contribute their time, skills and experience to their communities.
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