Introduction: (pdf file size 225kb)

• Contents
• Why a strategy for an Ageing Population?
• The Lancashire Partnership
• A vision for Lancashire

Section 1: Using this strategy handbook (pdf file size 88kb)

• What is the handbook for?
• How to use this handbook

Section 2: National and local policies (pdf file size 309kb)

• Introduction
• The new debate about public policy and older people
• Better Government for Older People
• All our tomorrows
• The past
• Opportunity age: meeting the challenges of ageing inthe 21st century
• A sure start to later life: ending inequalities for older people
• Age discrimination and the National Service Framework for Older People
• Choosing health - making healthy choices easier
• Independence, wellbeing and choice – a vision for the future of social care for adults in England
• Our health, our care, our say: a new direction for community services
• Quality and choice for older people's housing
• Housing and care
• Ambition Lancashire
• The Lancashire Local Area Agreement for Older People
• District and city council strategies for older people
• Community strategies

Section 3: Outcome framework and delivering the strategy (pdf file size 475kb)

• Introduction
• Summary of outcomes and aims
• Delivery the strategy
• Outcome framework and delivering the strategy
• Outcomes and actions
  • Outcome 1: Older people should have sufficient financial security to maintain their quality of life and wellbeing
  • Outcome 2: Older people should have access to mainstream services
  • Outcome 3: Older people should be healthy and well
  • Outcome 4: Older people should feel safe and supported
  • Outcome 5: Older people should have the opportunity to make a positive contribution

Section 4: Nothing about us without us the voice of older people (pdf file size 115kb)

• Introduction
• Older people's groups
• Getting involved
• Lancashire County Council – supporting the voice of older people
• Wellbeing and prevention

Section 5: Planning for an ageing population in your district (pdf file size 92kb)

• Using the information and promoting a research approach

Section 6: Tools (pdf file size 1088kb)

• Introduction
• Age-proofing toolkit
• Impact assessment
• Strategic analysis framework
• Consultation responses
• Information sheet
• Glossary
• Appendices
• Contact Information