Presentation to the Disability Action Alliance.16 August 2013.

Our Journey begins  15 March 2011 the Social Justice Cabinet Committee was asked to consider the impact of an ageing society on the least well off older people.  It was recommended that this could be achieved through initiating a community based, preventative approach, taken forward by an alliance of civil society organisations.  At an intial workshop in May 2011 agreement was reached that the Alliance is here for the most disadvantaged older people and to prevent people becoming isolated and disadvantaged in later life.  The Alliance is a commitment to practical action – and is not a campaign. Early distinction drawn between the role of UKAFA and the Alliance.  The Alliance was formally launched on the 30 th September 2011 with 103 members

Alliance by Numbers  Aug 2013 – 410 Members.  12 Working Groups – A further two proposed by Alliance members.  1400 Twitter followers tweets.  Average week 275 – 325 visits to the website.  60 downloadable resources + direct access to the National Database of Ageing Research.  1 weekly communication to members.

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Steering Group and Reference Group Steering Group Reference Group August 2011Nov 2012 Project Phase Ends

Partnership Board Nov 2012July 2013 Comms Group

Comms Group Partnership Development Group Aug 2013? Editorial Board

Celebrating our achievements… Here are a few. Published the first national mapping of first contact schemes across the UK. NEA currently drafting the 4 th edition of warm homes for older People. In 2012 over 300 older people trained to become Energy Efficiency Advocates. Published an “on line” toolkit for Employers and workplace managers.

Celebrating our anniversaries… In Nov 2012 we celebrated our first Anniversary with a reception in the House of Lords. This year we plan to celebrate with a photo competition – encouraging members to submit photos that capture positive images of Ageing across the UK.

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