Older People's Advisory Group

Older People's Advisory Group (OPAG) is a group forum which amplifies the voices and experiences of older people (aged 55+) living in the Camden Community, coming together on a monthly basis to discuss topics related to older people's lives. OPAG is run on a co-production model and facilitated by Age UK Camden.

The forum offers feedback that helps influence and determine local policy and the design and implementation of service provision for older people within the borough. OPAG is established as a go-to consultation forum within Camden for service providers, businesses, academic research institutions such as University of London, University of the Arts Central St Martins, and the Royal College of Arts, along with National Cultural Institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, and local venues such as Hampstead Theatre.

OPAG has over 85 members who have been integral to developing and sustaining creative projects to improve the health, wellbeing and connectivity of our community members and tackle isolation and loneliness. With regular appearances from guest speakers, we have facilitated consultations with local councillors and service leads, from a wide range of organisations working to improve older people’s experiences of living within the borough. We also work closely with Age UK London and have been party to the campaigning work and consultations on the wide ranging and far-reaching factors which impact on the health and wellbeing of older people living in London Boroughs.

Location: British Library, Centre for Conservation, Foyle Suite, 1st Floor.

Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm

Dates: 

• Thursday 6th March
• Thursday 17th April
• Thursday 29th May
• Thursday 19th June
• Thursday 17th July
• Thursday 28th August
• Thursday 25th September

For more information, please email: maria.robinson@ageukcamden.org.uk