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The Brighton and Hove Older People’s Council (OPC)

Is an independent, non-political, voluntary group, established in 2001 with the support of Brighton and Hove City Council that is free to attend and participate in.
It gives a voice to people aged 50 and over who live in the Brighton and Hove City Council area.

The Older People's Council work to help create a city in which:
  • The contribution of all older people is acknowledged and valued.
  • The needs of older people are recognised and met.
  • Older people are involved in the making of decisions that affect their daily lives and the communities in which they live.

What We Do

  • We exist for anyone to raise issues affecting local older people.
  • We hold regular public meetings.
  • We take action where possible on the issues you raise.
  • We also aim to act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in our city on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people.
  • We will assist where possible to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people.
  • The OPC supports the City in being Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly

Our Purpose

  • We listen to and represent the views of older people in Brighton & Hove to influence change.
  • We challenge disadvantage experienced by older people and promote their human and civil rights.
  • We scrutinise, and actively promote the needs of older people to achieve good quality public services
  • We promote dignity, and support the aspirations of older people wherever they live.
  • We publicise our work through networking, public meetings, ward events and local media.

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We exist for anyone to raise issues affecting local older people.
We hold regular public meetings.
We take action where possible on the issues you raise.
We also aim to act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in our city on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people.
We will assist where possible to circulate and publicise information and any events that may interest local older people.
The OPC supports the City in being Age-Friendly and Dementia Friendly

Our Commitments

  • We will listen to and represent the views of older people in Brighton & Hove to influence change.
  • We will challenge disadvantage experienced by older people and promote their human and civil rights.
  • We will scrutinise, and actively promote the needs of older people to achieve good quality public services
  • We will promote dignity, and support the aspirations of older people wherever they live.
  • We will publicise our work.

Recent Projects

Some current areas of concern for older people are:
  • PROMOTING POSITIVE AGEING and INCLUSION
    Challenge negative stereotypes of older people and ageism.
  • EQUAL ACCESS TO OUR CITY AND SERVICES
    Access to friendly help and advice when needed without needing internet, Digital only information excludes many older people.
    Information dissemination through community navigators.
    Single phone contact to get help and advice.
    Better engagement of older people in decisions
  • ENVIRONMENT AND OUTDOOR SPACES
    Parks with the facilities to exercise and meet other people. More seating and toilet access throughout the city.
    Safer pavements to prevent falls, without obstruction or bikes Access to the seafront and beach.
  • HEALTHCARE
    Wellbeing centres or mobile clinics for routine treatments.
    More GPs within easy reach, face to face, easier appointment booking, and more home visits. Understandable information about social care, & high quality services.
  • COMBATING POVERTY and ENCOURAGING TAKE UP OF BENEFITS
    Especially Pension Credit. Campaign for Universal payments campaign e.g. winter fuel.
  • TRANSPORT
    Maintain current bus pass use outside statutory times. Maintain bus subsidy especially to remote areas. Continued and improved access to community bus services. Freedom pass to include local rail services.
    More disabled car parking, & Car parking without needing internet or phones.
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ACTIVITY
    More local companion groups.
    City wide neighbourhood care scheme.
    Support for community groups catering for diverse tastes and interests. More evening events for older people.
    Better communication of events suited for older people.
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