At Home Not Alone began back in Spring 2006 and since then many older Norfolk citizens have benefited from the pilot services designed to enable them stay longer in their own homes. more...
Audit Commission Report: Don't Stop Me Now - Preparing for an Aging Population
This report looks at the challenges and opportunities facing England as its population gets older. It aims to help local public services adapt to the needs of an older and more diverse society, and identifies solutions that can be implemented quickly, as well as exploring how councils should plan strategically for the wider challenges ahead.
The annual report for the last 'official' year of the project can be found here. more...
Fifty Forward - Exciting new website just launched!
A new and exciting website just launched - FiftyFoward - deals with everyday issues which affect those aged 50 and onwards. Issues such as relationships, health, money, spirituality and work, to name a few! Introduced by Esther Rantzen. Click on link.... Fifty Forward
NDiS Newsletter - July/August 2008
Take a look at the recent Norfolk Disability Information Service newsletter. In this issue:
Parkinsons Disease Society Training Seminars; Shared Lives 'fostering' schemes for adults with learning difficulties; Expert Voices Eastern Conference - to name a few. Norfolk Disability Information Service Newsletter _(281K)
Gressenhall is a perfect day out for older visitors – with or without the grandchildren. It’s a winning combination of lovely surroundings, welcoming staff, good visitor facilities and fascinating displays - many of them all about living memory.
More special over 55s days are planned for 2008! more...