Welcome to Blackburn with Darwen Older People's Forum
The Forum, which is funded by the Working Neighbourhood Fund and tPCT, was established to help people in Blackburn with Darwen who are aged 50 or over enjoy an active and fulfilling life, by providing access to social opportunities, activities and education.
The Forum is open to all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. It is a democratically constituted group and aims to fully involve members in the decision-making process.
What we do
- Ensure the voice of Older People is heard by representatives on policy making committees in the Borough
- Provide an important access point for consultation on Older People's Issues
- Respond to local and national debates
- Provide good quality information on a range of subjects
- Facilitate groups to discuss matters of interest to older people
- Promote access to social and leisure activities
Benefits of Free Membership
- A Forum run by older people which assists in empowering its members to have an effective voice
- Invitations to social events and activitites
- A Free Newsletter
- Monthly meetings which offer access to a variety of guest speakers and the chance to put forward your concerns
- Information from both inside and outside the Borough about the latest news and changes which affect older people
- Learn new skills, gain experience and build personal confidence by becoming an active member of the Forum
Who is the Forum for?
The Forum is open to everyone of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds who are over 50 years of age and live and work in Blackburn with Darwen. The Forum fully supports anyone with a disability or sensory impairment and seeks to fully assist them in attending meetings and social events by ensuring venues are accessible to all and that equipment is in place to support anyone with sight or hearing difficulties.
Latest News
- 17 July 2008
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The Older People's Forum is seeking Forum Members for election to the Management Committee. Please click on the link to go to Members Information.
- 03 July 2008
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Care Directions News Update July 2008 includes:
Recovering The Natural Way After Hospital Discharge
Suffering from Hayfever?
- 19 June 2008
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An article about your rights with regard to Local Authority Care Services and Support when entering a Care Home. Go to Members Information to see complete article - also go to www.csci.org.uk to research the star rating of Care Homes in your local area.
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