Welcome & Introduction

Welcome to the Older People Website for the Western Isles. This is an initiative developed by the Older People’s Partnership and the website is managed by NHSWI.

The website provides information to people over 55 in the Western Isles about activities, groups, events and services – anything from an art club to health support to your local older people’s group.

As a Partnership we are committed to tackling the implications of an ageing population. We have an action plan which aims to challenge and change attitudes towards older people to ensure they get a fair deal and are able to contribute meaningfully to our communities promoting a positive attitude towards ageing. This will require a fundamental change in attitudes, changing the dialogue from negative stereotypes of dependence and loss, to a positive appreciation of the skills, wealth of knowledge and experience owned by older people.

We hope this website plays a part in helping challenge those attitudes and enable people to be more informed about what is available for people over 55.

Thank you for visiting our website and we hope you find the information useful.

Kirsty Street, Chair of Older People’s Partnership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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