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Age Friendly South Holland

South Holland is a member of the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities

"An Age-friendly Community is a place where people of all ages are able to live healthy and active later lives. These places make it possible for people to continue to stay living in their homes, participate in the activities that they value, and contribute to their communities, for as long as possible." UK Network of Age-friendly Communities | Centre for Ageing Better (ageing-better.org.uk)

The Age-friendly Communities approach was developed by the World Health Organisation in 2007, in consultation with older people around the world. It is built on the evidence of what supports healthy and active ageing in a place and supports older residents to shape the place that they live.  By following this approach, local groups, leaders, councils, businesses and older residents will all work together to identify and make changes in both the physical and social environments.

South Holland is part of a growing global movement of communities that are striving to better meet the needs of their older residents. We continue to work with local communities and partner organisations to improve the social and built environment for older people now and in the future.

Cllr Elizabeth Sneath, Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing at South Holland District Council said: "Becoming an Age-friendly Community is a proud milestone for South Holland.

"It reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring that residents can lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives as they age. By joining the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, we are now part of a global movement working to shape places that truly support people to live well for longer.

"This approach, grounded in the voices of older people, empowers us to work together with communities, businesses and partners to create a district where everyone regardless of age feels valued, connected and able to thrive. The voice of older people is essential in building an Age-friendly Community. I invite everyone to join us and share their views to help us shape a community that truly supports and values its older residents."

If you would like more information about the ways in which South Holland is working to become a more age-friendly community then please contact  communitysupport@e-lindsey.gov.uk