The Age-Friendly Network - Empowering Healthy Ageing in North Yorkshire

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The Age-Friendly Network, led by Project Coordinator Jeanette Hague, aims to combat ageism, promote intergenerational understanding, and address social perceptions of older individuals in North Yorkshire. The initiative seeks to create an all-inclusive, age-friendly society through active involvement, infrastructure improvements, and services tailored to an ageing population. With a focus on tackling loneliness, supporting social inclusion, and empowering community members, the network addresses critical issues faced by older residents. By 2030, 1 in 6 people globally will be over 60 years old, highlighting the urgency of creating age-friendly environments. Join the movement to shape a future where all individuals can age well and thrive.

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The Age Friendly Network Jeanette Hague Project Coordinator

A few facts and figures...... 49.3% of the North Yorkshire population are aged 50 and above In 2020 there were 1 billion people in the world aged over 60, according to the World Health organisation by 2050 that figure is estimated to be around 2 billion In 20 years time (2043) 33 % of North Yorkshire residents will be over the age of 65? In 2020, the number of people worldwide aged 60 or over outnumbered Children aged 5 or under In 2022, the top 3 words in media articles associated with older people and ageing were Dementia, vulnerable and residents. We seek to challenge this by tackling ageism, promoting intergenerational understanding and driving real changes in the social perceptions of older people. In this country today 20% of over 65s are living in poverty, factors contributing towards this include limited employment opportunities, inadequate savings, pension age rises and social isolation There is currently an estimated 20m of unclaimed pension credit in North Yorkshire alone More than a third (36%) of people aged 50-69 feel at a disadvantage applying for jobs due to their age 33 % of over 65s have at least one fall a year, that s around 1 in 3 which is 62,165 residents every year, this is not including 2nd falls and that figure increases to 1 in 2 over 80 years old The gap in life expectancy between our most deprived and least deprived areas can be as much as 11 years, Scarborough is lowest at 74 for men and 78 for women, Harrogate being the highest at 85 for men and 87 for women (source Director of Public Health Annual Report 2021-220)

Introduction food for thought! There is real time evolution taking place in the world right now....an ageing revolution!!! People are living longer. Today most people can expect to live well into their sixties and beyond. Every country in the world is experiencing growth in both the size and the proportion of older people in their population. *By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. Our physical and social environments are major influences on how we experience ageing and the opportunities it brings. Developing age-friendly villages, towns and cities enables all people to age well in a place that is right for them, to continue to develop personally, be included, and contribute to their communities whilst promoting and enabling their independence and health. *Source WHO

The Project - What is the 'Age Friendly Network'? An exciting new initiative, together with North Yorkshire Council, The ICB and Craven Communities Together we are working hard to establish a countywide campaign that we hope will help shape the development of an all-inclusive, age friendly society. An age friendly society that promotes and supports active, healthy ageing, tackles loneliness and ageism, supports social inclusion and provides infrastructure and services that are accessible, practical and suited to an ageing population. With strong links to local government departments and high-profile councillors The 'Age Friendly Network' is a membership-based group of organisations, individuals and volunteers, committed to empowering the community by supporting members to have a voice and play an active role in age-friendly representation throughout North Yorkshire.

WHO - the Framework The World Health Organisation provides a clear framework for how age-friendly communities can be created and sustained as better places to grow, live, work, play, and age - through action across eight domains: Housing Transportation Outdoor spaces and buildings Community support and health services Communication and information Social participation Respect and social inclusion Civil participation and employment

We talked, we asked.....The Survey Results

So, where are we now...Progress to date 180+ members and growing Steering Group now in place with links to key departments within local government and strong influence from local councillors, older peoples forums and community groups Our workshop at the recent Wider Partnership conference was an energetic, well attended and well received workshop with great feedback on the day and some positive idea's and outcomes. We regularly Liaise with other local and National Groups (Good Practice mentors, Age UK, ) plus the more established Networks across the UK to learn to enrich our knowledge and understanding of age-related topics within the protected characteristics criteria Regular Newsletters and bulletins to keep our members informed and up to date Survey of almost 450 residents undertaken with results now published on the Community First Yorkshire website Updated webpage with links to helpful partners and new member sign-ups separated (individuals and organisations) Communication pack to be launched in April 24, registration forms and welcome e- mails and printed materials Engaging with community organisations and partners (CAO, SHIC, Libraries etc) Membership numbers and Partnership board are key next steps

Wider Partnership Conference 2023 WHAT IS STRONG NYC Stronger Communities and Living Well Teams. VCSE Sector in NY. NYC relationship with the VCSE Sector. Sense of belonging in local communities, and pride in being from NY. Common purpose between partners. Volunteer base, acknowledging that a significant proportion are ageing. Pockets of best practise in home-based support for example befriending, car schemes, gardening. WHAT IS WRONG Transport. Closure of train ticket offices. Reliance on digital communication. Why is age 50 the baseline? The use of the word old or older . Scamming activity; Postcode lottery in relation to access to transport and health services. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Communication. Outdoor spaces & buildings. Waiting times for diagnosis, particularly dementia. Need a national test for dementia. Activities addressing social isolation. Awareness of available services and support, for example Alcohol and Substance Misuse people are generally not aware of the risks associated with alcohol. Healthcare access. Coordination of services. Funding for locally based community support to continue delivery of services and activities. WHAT ACTION/RESOURCE IS NEEDED Transport better connectivity, reliability, affordability, sustainability needed. Review of public transport subsidy. Alternatives to digital communication & provision of digital hubs in localities. Support for digital access and use. Proactive home visits for better health outcomes. Do we need to be age specific in campaigns, interventions etc.? Need more positive representation of ageing, and inter- generational work. Services need to be based on need, not age. More focus on prevention and preventative services. Funding for locally based community support to continue delivery of services and activities. Better provision of information, advice, and guidance services. Consider free leisure memberships for over 65s.

Aims.... As the network grows and develops our members can Work together with a diverse and inclusive range of other members and organisations throughout North Yorkshire. Sharing idea's, feedback, best practice, new initiatives, training, events and news from your region Share information, knowledge and experience on what matters to our members, the people of your community and local organisations most Suggest improvements, discuss ideas and tackle issues with potential direct impact keep up to date with the latest news, topics and countywide information through consistent lines of communication Be a force for change, a part of the new era of Age Friendly Communities, making a positive difference

In conclusion.... the future looks bright when we work together A person centered approach to establishing age-friendly villages, towns and cities with inclusive communities that enable people to stay active; keep connected; and contribute to economic, social, and cultural life. An age-friendly society can foster solidarity among generations, facilitating social inter-generational relationships between residents of all ages. An age-friendly community is health promoting and designed for diversity, inclusion, and cohesion, across all ages and capacities. Age-friendly communities have the potential mechanisms to reach out to older people at risk of social isolation, falls or violence through personalized and tailored efforts. Age-friendly communities encourage focus on real needs for their residents from accessible and safe road and transport infrastructure, to barrier-free access to buildings and houses, public seating, sanitary facilities and digital inclusion mechanisms the list goes on... Help from my colleagues Idea's, how you can help, specific events, plans, projects a file on your desktop with Age friendly links, flyers and reg forms - Oh and a quick ballot of the name please!!