Halton OPEN Forum

(Older Persons Empowerment Network)

Halton OPEN Forum has been established to inform and consult with people aged 50 plus and carers of older people on issues, which concern them such as: transport, health, housing, safety & security, quality of life and finance/benefits. It is a voice for mature residents of Halton and is aimed at improving services and increasing quality of life. Strong communication links are aintained with leaders of local health & social care organisations, who have the power to implement changes and develop new services.

Membership offers people the opportunity to have their 'say', be kept up-to-date with events/new services/benefits/progress on improving services for people aged 50 plus and also receipt of Age Concern Halton's quarterly newsletter incorporating 'UPDATE', which focuses on health & social care issues. Our strap line is "Alone a whisper, Together a VOICE'.