I am delighted to provide you with information about the upcoming Age Scotland partnership event.
The event will be held on Thursday 19th March from 10am – 3pm at the City Chambers, High Street Edinburgh EH1 1YJ. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The theme for the event is ‘Older People Shaping the Future’. Throughout the day we will demonstrate the value and experience of older people in shaping policies and services at a national, city-wide and local level. We will also provide information on opportunities and services for older people at a local and national level.
Throughout the day you will:
– Learn about the work of the Scottish Older People’s Assembly (SOPA) and have the chance to give your opinion to shape their 2015 Action Plan
– Hear from a citizen representative of the Joint Integration Board about her role in bringing Integration to Edinburgh’s health and social care services
– Learn about Age Scotland’s Have Your Say campaign and vote for the top issues you think should be addressed by our campaigns team
– Learn about the Local Opportunities for Older People (LOOPs) initiative taking place across Edinburgh
– Hear examples of local projects taking ideas forward and addressing change in their community
– Hear about the way Age Scotland are addressing loneliness and isolation through the Silver Line Scotland
– Have time to talk to other attendees and share ideas and opinions
Places at this event are limited, so we are therefore offering only two places per group in the first instance.
To book your place please contact :
Rosa Ardia, Admin Support Assistant Scottish Older People’s Assembly by phone: 0131 469 3827 or email: Rosa.Ardia@edinburgh.gov.uk
When booking please advise of any dietary, access, transport or communication requirements. We will have a Loops hearing system and audio system in the venue.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind regards
Laura
Laura Dunkel
Community Development Officer (Edinburgh and Lothians)
Mail: PO Box 29240, Dunfermline KY12 2EB
Direct dial: 01383 721147
Mobile: 07770 853082
Email: laura.dunkel@agescotland.org.uk
Website: www.agescotland.org.uk
Silver Line Scotland: the national, free helpline offering information, friendship and advice for people in later life – 0800 4 70 80 90 (or from a mobile at local rate 0300 4 70 80 90).
Age Scotland, part of the Age Network, is an independent charity dedicated
to improving the later lives of everyone on the ageing journey, within a charitable
company limited by guarantee and registered in Scotland. Registration Number:
153343 Charity Number: SC010100 Registered Office: Causewayside House,
160 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PR.