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Bridgend Association of Voluntary Organisations
The ageing of our society is well-documented; nearly one in four people in Wales are now over 60.
Did you know?
- one in four students in Higher Education is over 50;
- one third of over-65s are very concerned about the environment;
- the value of childcare provided by grandparents in Wales is £259million;
- the value of volunteering by older people in Wales is £469million.
From this page you can access information on local issues affecting over 50's and both national & local events and forums.
Befriending Bridgend Project - launching Nov 2011
BAVO is delighted to have been awarded a BIG Lottery Grant of over £800, 000 for the next 5 years to develop a befriending , community cafe and social involvers project. Working in partnership with our members specialising in delivering services to older people, we will actively recruit volunteers to befriend and support people over the age of 50, who need support to get out and about, to have social interaction. This is a project which we hope will be transformational in improving the lives of older people and carers who feel isolated. For more information onthis project which launches November 2011, please contact Stephen Thomas.
The Strategy for Older People in Wales 2008-2013
There is no quick fix to the challenges and opportunities presented by an ageing population. There must be sustained and serious effort over at least a 10-year period if we are to tackle the broad ranging and often inter-dependent issues where change is needed to benefit older people now and in the future.
The Welsh Assembly Government has established a ten-year action plan to deal with the things that matter most in the lives of older people in Wales.
Local authorities, the voluntary sector, and older people themselves are all involved in the strategy to improve quality of life. There are four themes for the focus of the Strategy, These are:
Valuing Older People - Maintaining and Developing Engagement
Promote positive images of ageing and ensure that the over 50's are able to participate as fully as they wish in their communities, giving them a stronger sense of engagement and influence.
Changing Society - The Economic Status and Contribution of Older People
Develop policies to increase the capacity of the over 50's to continue to work, learn, volunteer and care, making an acitive contribution for as long as they wish, and ensure that older people do not live in poverty.
Well Being and Independence
Improve the health and well being of older people through initiatives to promote health, as well as high quality, responsive and appropriately regulated health, social care and housing services. These will enable older people to live as actively and independently as possible in a suitable and safe environment of their choice.
Making it happen -The Implementation of the Strategy
Implement the Strategy for Older People with support funding to ensure that it is a catalyst for change and innovation across all sectors, improving services for older people, providing the basis for effective planning for an ageing population, and reflecting the concerns of older people.
A Guide to Adult Social Care
The guide, which has been recently developed, is designed to provide information about all services available through Adult Social Care.
Download the English version and the Welsh version.
Later in Life. Get Active - Stay Active
An activities guide for people aged 50+ in the County of Bridgend. Download here.
Never too old...in Bridgend County
Ageing Well in Bridgend - a handy guide designed for older people, their families and carers provides information and advice about services available throughout the Borough.
A good website to visit for local information is the Never too old website.
SHOUT Bridgend
SHOUT is an independent non party political organisation that was set up with BAVO's support as part of the Strategy For Older People in Wales. The aim of Strategy is to empower people to take control of their own lives by putting people over the age of 50 at the centre of all decisions made that would concern them. SHOUT was set up as part of the response made by partners in Bridgend.
SHOUT is a county wide initiative that was set up with the support of a variety of local statutory and voluntary agencies. Its membership is made up entirely of people over 50 and its main aim is to raise any issue of concern that is brought to its attention via forums or other means. Ultimately the aim is to influence positive change at a local, regional and/or national level.
SHOUT is also currently developing its role amongst local planning teams, so are endeavoring to ensure that the views of older people are aired in a variety of different areas including the development of services and planning.
Local Contacts
To add your group to this page, please contact Tracy Evans on 01656 810400. There are a number of OAP and luncheon club organisations on BAVO's database. If you are looking for local community groups of this nature, give us a ring!
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