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Although the age profile of the population of Horsham District is still slightly younger than the national average, the proportion of older people is growing quickly. The challenge is to provide the services that this increasing number of older people will need, particularly services that encourage older people to remain independent.

In working to address the needs of older people in Horsham District the Community Partnership aims to:

• Improve health and social care facilities and services, particularly with a view to promoting personal independence
  
  
• Promote improved transport services which are better integrated
  
  
• Ensure housing needs of all forms are properly taken into account and housing is linked to transport and local services
  
  
• Work to dispel the fear of crime amongst older people Increase awareness of the leisure opportunities available and the range of those opportunities
  

The work on these priorities is being progressed through the annual Action Plan by the Older People Theme Group, linked with the Senior Person’s Council, and in collaboration with the other Theme Groups. The group seeks to encourage service providers to include older people’s views and interests along with everyone else’s.

For further information please email Veronica James or telephone her on 01403 260560.

Services for Older People action plan 2006-2007>>

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