Routes to Information for the Over 50’s
International Day for Older People
2013 Conference
“Routes to Information for the Over 50’s“
What, When, Where, Who, Why and How
Tuesday 1 October 2013 9.30am – 2.00pm
The Oculus, The Gateway, Gatehouse Road, Aylesbury, HP19 8FF
About The Conference – New legislation, welfare benefits and cuts to Local Authority budgets mean that support for Older People is going through a period of great change.
Timely access to good information is vital to ensuring that Older People can adapt to changes, make informed decisions and empower their choices.
Come find out about the What, When, Where, Who, Why and How on the routes to information for over 50’s.
The Bucks 50 Plus Forum Conference for 2013 is being held on the National Older People’s Day. It is aimed at members of Older People is aimed at members of Older Peopleis aimed at members of Older People is aimed at members of Older People is aimed at members of Older People’s Groups across the county who can then share with their groups and network what they have learnt from the conference.
We want to make sure that the conferenceis available to 1 or 2 representatives from as many older people’s groups as possible.
Places are limited to 120 delegates so book early to ensure your group doesn’t miss out.
Programme
| 9.30am | Coffee and visit Information Stands |
| 10.0am | Welcome |
| 10.05am |
The Role of Buckinghamshire County Council Councillor Patricia Birchley, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing |
| 10.10am | Four speakers will provide a range of information about about new services changes within health and social care. |
| 11.10am | Coffee |
| 11.30am |
Small groups will each each discuss one topic on how to access information in the most effective way. The topics are: Transport , |
| 12.15pm | Summing Up and Next Steps |
| 1.0pm | FREE Lunch and visit information stands |
| To book your place at the conference please contact Debi Game 0300 777 2711 or debi@suco.org.uk Debi will also be able to support you with any special requirements, including help with transport |
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Information Stands present will include:
Age UK Bucks & DWP
Bucks 50+ Forum
Calibre audio library
Community Impact Bucks gardening, transport hub & pub lunches
Contact the Elderly
Crossroads Care – consortium
Fremantle Trust
Health watch
Society of Later Life Advisers SOLLA
Stroke Association and Bucks Stroke Support
Tax help for older people
Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust – sheltered, pendant alarms
BCC Adult learning,
BCC Simply Walk
BCC social care, In Touch,
BCC Transport for Bucks – road safety over 65
CCGs / Hospitals
Falls Prevention service – NHS
Fit for Life Project Leisure centres
British Legion
Neighbourhood watch / gemma
BCC Library services – home library, mobile library and generic
Energy
Fire & Rescue services
