Together we're redefining ageing across the Wakefield District
Promote social connections and reduce loneliness
Improve health, wellbeing, and independence
Increase opportunities for volunteering, learning, and employment
Tackle ageism and celebrate the value of later life
Support financial resilience and access to advice
Influence local service delivery and policy
About us
Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Enjoy safe, welcoming streets, parks, and public spaces. Well-designed areas with benches, ramps, and clear pathways make it easier for older people to get out, stay active, and feel part of the community.
Transport
Stay connected with friends, family, and your community through reliable, affordable transport. Whether it’s buses, taxis, or safe walking routes, getting around should be easy for everyone.
Housing
Live comfortably and safely in a home that suits your needs. Good housing, with options to adapt as you age, helps you stay independent for longer.
Social Participation
Join in and make connections through clubs, events, volunteering, and hobbies. Social activities help prevent isolation and make everyday life more enjoyable.
Respect and Social Inclusion
Feel valued and included in community life. Activities that bring generations together and celebrate older people’s contributions help everyone feel respected.
Civic Participation and Employment
Have your voice heard and take part in your community. Working, volunteering, or helping shape local decisions gives purpose and keeps you engaged.
Communication and Information
Get the information you need in ways that suit you. Clear, accessible updates about services, events, and opportunities help you stay informed and connected.
Community and Health Services
Access quality health and social care when you need it. Supportive services help you stay independent, manage your health, and enjoy life.
Tackling Ageism & Intergenerational Work
Connecting generations, promoting age-friendly workplaces, and celebrating older people’s contributions. Ensures older residents are included in local planning and decision-making.
Physical Activity
Walking groups, leisure centres, and Active Wakefield programmes that support preventative health, wellbeing, and social connection. Aligned with neighbourhood-based healthy ageing priorities.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Social prescribing, befriending, peer support, and mindfulness programmes. Works alongside neighbourhood health teams to improve access to support locally.
Creativity & Creative Health
Arts, music, dance, heritage, and creative ageing initiatives that improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connection. Supports social prescribing pathways.
Community & Place-Based Work
Creating age-friendly neighbourhoods, public spaces, and local projects through Community Connectors. Strengthens local networks and integrated community support.
Age-Friendly Workplaces
Creating inclusive, supportive workplaces that value the experience and contributions of older employees, promoting wellbeing and engagement at every stage of a career.
Strengthening Collaboration and Capacity
Supporting smaller organisations and connecting partners across sectors to deliver high-quality, sustainable services that enhance outcomes for older people.
Lifelong Learning & Volunteering
Digital skills, adult education, and volunteering opportunities that foster purpose, confidence, and community participation.
Digital Inclusion & Communication
Training, Wi-Fi access, and support to use online services, including telehealth and digital health tools, helping residents stay connected and informed.
Resident Voice & Co-Production
Panels, focus groups, storytelling, and co-designed projects that ensure older people shape services, planning, and community initiatives.
Housing & Independent Living
Home adaptations, extra-care housing, and grants that enable older people to live safely and independently, supporting preventative and ageing-in-place priorities.
Transport & Getting Around
Accessible buses, community transport, walking routes, and safe travel guidance to ensure older residents can reach health, care, and community services.
News & Updates
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