Resources for our Age-friendly partners
Useful tools, guidance and opportunities to support age-friendly work across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Sign up to the Age-friendly newsletter for regular updates.
Guidance and toolkits
Independent Age resources
Independent Age has free booklets on a range of topics for older people, their families and carers.
Find local support and services
A range of local support, services, activities and resources are available across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, including:
- welcome spaces
- Access to Food Partnership
- cost of living support
- adult social care directory
- LiveWell Dorset local activity and resources map
State of Ageing report
The State of Ageing report provides a detailed picture of the experiences of people aged 50 and over in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It brings together data from a range of sources, including the 2021 Census, to understand local needs and identify inequalities.
The report also reflects what ageing well means to local people, based on conversations with local community groups. This evidence helps to inform policy, shape priorities and support action to improve the quality of life for older people.
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Age-friendly communication
These resources can help you improve how you share information and engage with older people.
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Training and learning
Age-friendly training runs every 3 months and you can learn:
- what makes a community age-friendly
- how to communicate effectively
- how to understand and challenge ageism
Engagement
The World Health Organisation highlights engagement as a key first step, where the importance of working with and listening to older residents is highlighted.
Our age-friendly engagement plan shares local examples and best practices.
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Funding
Sign up for our What Funds newsletter for the latest funding opportunities for local residents and businesses.
BCP Council and the Community Action Network have a funding portal to explore your funding options.
Forum meetings
The Age-friendly Network has regular face to face forum meetings. These meetings take place 3 times a year, with invitations sent out through the Age-friendly newsletter.