ERoSH has joined dozens of organisations from across the voluntary, private and public sectors to celebrate the lives of older people and address the challenges of our ageing society.
As part of the Age Action Alliance we have joined 100 partners to share the vision of improving older people’s lives; creating neighbourhoods where all older people are secure, valued and able to make a contribution to their local communities and wider society.
TheAlliancewas officially launched on September 30 to coincide with Older People’s Day celebrations.
Age UK led the initial development of the Alliance, alongside the DWP, and the Alliance includes organisations such as The Alzheimers Society, Boots UK, Local Government Group, the English Forums on Ageing, Locality, Age UK, Microsoft, The Big Lottery Fund, the Beth Johnson Foundation, and the Centre for Social Justice.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, said: “People are now living longer, more active lives and we must do more to reach out to older generations, not only to help the most vulnerable but also to better understand their needs and recognise the important role they play in society.
“So many older people take an active role in their local community that puts many of us to shame. I want to encourage others to follow in their footsteps, through volunteering and being part of the Big Society so we can all benefit from their experience, knowledge and enthusiasm.
“The launch of the Age Action Alliance will unite those working in this sector in celebration of the role of older people in this country and ensure their voice is heard at the very heart of Government.”
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