Resources

Resources We’re Developing or Looking to Develop

Guides and tips for promoting physical activity, creative health, and wellbeing initiatives – practical advice to help communities support older people to stay active, connected, and independent.
Toolkits and examples for intergenerational projects and collaborative community work – step-by-step resources to bring generations together and strengthen social connections.
Guidance on engaging and empowering residents of all ages through panels, focus groups, and community forums – resources to involve people meaningfully in shaping services, local projects, and policy decisions.
Curated directory of useful websites and resources – a practical list of trusted links from local, regional, and national partners, including guidance on volunteering, learning opportunities, financial resilience, and access to services.
Case studies on leading change in your community and sharing skills, experience, and ideas – examples from across the Wakefield District showcasing successful initiatives that celebrate older people’s contributions and challenge ageism.

Get involved

We hope to include:

Practical Guides & Toolkits – step-by-step advice for projects and initiatives
Case Studies & Best Practice – examples of creative, successful approaches from the district
Research & Insights – reports, data, and evaluations to inform local work
Partner and Resident Contributions – guidance, tools, and insights developed by local organisations, panels, and residents

We need your ideas!

We collaborate with local and regional partners to make sure lived experience informs decisions and improvements. Some of the partners we work with include:

What resources, guides, or tools would help you or your community?
What examples, experiences, or stories could inspire others?
Are there areas where you would like to see support developed?

Resources

We hope to include:

We need your ideas!

Join panels and co-create projects

Volunteer or mentor others

Share stories, resources, events, and photos

Take part in neighbourhood or community initiatives

Become an Age-Friendly Ambassador or Community Researcher

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