NEWS FROM UNITED FOR ALL AGES – MARCH 2018
The first two months of 2018 have seen many new projects bringing older and younger people together. From schools, colleges and universities active in their local communities to parent and toddler groups and nurseries visiting older people’s care homes and housing schemes - the sky really is the limit for intergenerational interaction. Here is our latest news.
MIXING MATTERS – HOW SHARED SITES CAN BRING OLDER AND YOUNGER PEOPLE TOGETHER AND UNITE BRITAIN
Our latest report, Mixing Matters, has attracted a lot of attention. It shows how shared sites can promote shared care and play, housing and living, learning and work, community spaces and activities. See my letter to The Guardian and this Care Management Matters article and download Mixing Matters here.
We are working with national and local organisations to make shared sites happen across the country – our ambition is for 500 shared sites by 2022. Please contact me if you want to find out more about our consultancy service. We are also continuing to build the Shared Sites Network, sharing lessons and ideas and supporting new developments.
INNOVATION IN CARE: STORIES OF INTERGENERATIONAL ACTION
This national conference organised by Nightingale Hammerson and Goldsmiths College in February featured great presentations about emerging projects – the presentations and information about Apples and Honey Nightingale, the UK’s first care-home nursery, can be accessed here
HOUSING: EXPLORING THE WAY FORWARD FOR AN AGEING POPULATION – NATIONAL CONFERENCE 21 MARCH
Following the recent select committee report on housing for older people, this national conference at the Wellcome Collection in London will focus on improving housing and care options for our ageing population. Organised by The French Hospital Almshouses as part of its 300th anniversary, conference details are here.
JOINT SELECT COMMITTEES’ INQUIRY INTO ADULT CARE FUNDING
With the government planning a green paper on reforming care this summer, the Communities and Local Government and Health and Social Care select committees are holding a joint inquiry into care funding. The deadline for submissions is 7 March. See United for All Ages’ submission here.
INQUIRY INTO INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTION
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration, chaired by Chuka Umunna MP, has launched an inquiry into intergenerational connection with a collection of essays, Ages Apart?. More on the APPG’s work here.Denise Burke will be giving evidence on behalf of United for All Ages to the inquiry on 21 March.
AGEING IN COMMON – AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – 16-18 APRIL
Organised by National Care Forum and Common Age, this conference in Berkshire will include intergenerational strands and the inaugural Commonwealth Elders Forum.
NATIONAL CARE HOME OPEN DAY – SATURDAY 21 APRIL
The theme this year is ‘linking communities’ so it’s a great opportunity to showcase intergenerational work and to start new projects bringing older and younger people together.
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY – SUNDAY 13 MAY
United for All Ages is supporting National Children’s Day celebrating childhood. See how to get involved here
WEBSITES FOR ALL AGES
enables families to review childcare or eldercare they use to help other families choosing care.
provides advice and support to older homeowners considering their options to stay put or to move to a smaller home.
Please contact me if you have any queries about our work and consultancy or visit our website
With best wishes
Stephen
Stephen Burke
Director
United for All Ages and Good Care Guide
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