This is a long-term challenge which will need the support of everyone.
Under the Full of Life banner, the Department for Work and pensions, with Government Offices, is are undertaking a wide programme of activity to raise the profile of the issues surrounding older people and our ageing society. UK Older People’s Day will be a key focus for 2008.
UK Older People’s Day 2008
UK Older People’s Day will take place on 1 October 2008. The main aims for the day are to:
- celebrate the huge contribution older people make to our society and economy
- create a positive view of later life and tackle outdated stereotypes
- raise awareness of the opportunities and entitlements for older people across society
- ensure older people don’t feel excluded or isolated from the rest of society.
Celebrating UK Older People’s Day will be a great opportunity to bring your community together and build new relationships with people of all ages. There will be events across the country and we encourage you to get involved.
Yorkshire and the Humber events are plentiful and details can found below.
