Useful Links
There are a number of websites relating to older people's issues that you may find useful
Older Citizens Advocacy York
OCAY offers people over 50 in the York area, advocacy and practical support to access services and benefits, making a positive impact on people’s lives.
Home - Older Citizens Avocacy York
York Neighbours
York Neighbours supports over 65’s to keep their independence, enjoy social connections and feel part of a community.
York Health Walks
Find out more about York Health Walks
York Older People's Assembly
YOPA is a York-based organisation representing residents 50+, running open meetings and major events such as the annual 50+ Festival.
Visit the York Older People's Assembly website
Age Friendly York
AFY is an initiative aimed at making York a more supportive and inclusive community for older adults. The organiszation works with groups and businesses to improve the physical and social environments of older people. They meet every two months to discuss priorities and improve service. York is part of the UK Network of Age Friendly Communities. For more information or to get involved, you can contact Age Friendly York at AgeFriendlyYork@AgeUKYOrk.org.uk.
Age Friendly York - working towards an age friendly city – City of York Council
Live Well York
The Live Well York website offers a number of resources for community support and social care in York including:
Information and advice - provides a wide range of information pages to enable people to remain independent. For example, advice about money, legal issues, housing.
What’s On directory - use the What’s on directory to find out what one off events or regular activities are happing in your area.
Hubs and Clubs directory - use the Hubs and Clubs directory to find venues that offer a range of activities.
Service and products directory - search the directory to find services and products to help you, or those you care about, to live independently.
You can filter any of the directories by:
- where
- who it is for
- what type of event, activity or service
Any of the information pages or directory entries can be added to a personal booklet for emailing as a PDF or printing for someone who does not use the internet. You can find this in the top right-hand corner of your screen called “My information booklet."
Care Confidence
Care Confidence is designed to help you feel better prepared to make decisions about paying for social care, whether for yourself or someone else. It provides advice about appointing someone you trust to make decisions for you about money and care, ask your solicitor for legal advice about Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA).