Joint Consultative Committee

NAME OF MEETING: Hampshire Association of Older Peoples Forum Date Wednesday 28th September 2016 Time 1.30pm – 4pm Location HCC EII Court South - Winchester - First - Chute

Present Suzanne Pepper (Chair) Gosport Older Peoples Forum Richard Strong Gosport Older Peoples Forum Margaret Clarke HOPe Karen Jones HCC Adult Services Leanne Burgess HCC Adult Services

Apologies Mollie Antrobus Graham Finlayson Haydn Watkins Gerald

Action

1 Welcome and Apologies

2 Minutes of previous Meeting – 30 th March 2016

Action: Argenti Telecare service KJ to organise a date to invite KJ

Outstanding: HOPe not included in the Connect to Support directory. KJ to KJ email Nicky Millard on behalf of Margaret Clarke. When following up the latest changes, make sure the group is viewing the newest programme.

Matters arising: new organisation National Ageing Network – this name will now not be used, the organisation is currently nameless.

On hold: Adult services restructure plan – currently in discussion so will not be able to send to group until complete.

3 HAOPF Event - 20 th September

Discussion regarding the HAOPF event in EII Court Hampshire County Council.

HAOPF Minutes 25/05/2016 – Version 2 1 Highlights: - Most knew who HAOPF were, however there were 4 people who did not. - Raffle draw success -1st prize went to Amy in recruitment who discussed her Grandfather regarding Farehams Mens shed and Infofest. 2nd prize was Cllr Chris Carter- this prize was donated to the Gosport Older Peoples Forum to use as a prize at Infofest

Thank you from group to Suzanne Pepper for organising.

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With few attendees item 3 was discussed and the options set out below:

Option 1 – March on

Up the membership level by sending letters to CVS’s? - Hold local network events - Encourage the formation of loose forums in different areas and from this the nominal head will be invited to HAOPF

Option 2 – March on and Meander On

Compile a list of what HAOPF have already achieved, to show how HAOPF can be useful to the area. Action – KJ to supply group with previous minutes of HAOPF meetings. KJ

Option 3 – Melt away

Establish what it says in the HAOPF constitution and look into what HCC wants in terms of funding. This depends on the HAOPF constitution and what was originally agreed.

Action – Graham to find out what happens in the constitution in regarding to GF funding.

Option 4 – Marching on.

Remove the barrier of the meetings being held at Winchester if this is not suitable for most members. Look into other geographical areas to hold the HAOPF meetings. Possibly move around meeting to different areas.

Option 5 – Marching on

Refresh the HAOPF brand.

Comments from members

Comments from Richard

HAOPF Minutes 25/05/2016 – Version 2 3 HAOPF needs a better idea of what is already in Hampshire at the moment. Possibly contact Action Hampshire. Action: KJ to supply a list of CVS’s to group to contact. KJ

Comments from Mollie Antrobus

This has gone to 3 members of our Forum but all of us at the moment are not too well and cannot commit to attending meetings at Winchester. However, I personally do feel that the networking and information sharing function of the HAOPF is very valuable and the presence of a Hampshire wide association important in representing the interests of older people to HCC and other county wide statutory and voluntary organisations. We need to ensure that older people are included in discussions and consultations on issues which affect them.

Comments from Graham

Suzanne and I spoke about the future of HAOPF last week and I agreed with her ideas about involving other parties. I would add that we should be more active in acting as a coordinated body in representing older people eg the recent pension item (not on the Agenda!) and the changes in respect of allowances. I have written to two of our MPs about these topics and received replies but I feel HAOPF would carry more weight in view of possible numbers.

Update from Mollie Antrobus: Feedback from Andover : Thursday 29th September we have a Health and Independence Roadshow at the Wellington Centre in Andover to celebrate the International Day for Older People under the Full of Life banner. Not only will we have 15 organisations providing helpful information stands but also a keynote speaker on Osteoporosis - Fiona Rochford, National Development Manager from the National Osteoporosis Society. Added to this, the West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group will be launching their 'Get Hampshire Walking' campaign in our area.

HAOPF balance statement from Graham:

The balance as at 26th Sept was £9,826.61.

New narrative on aging leaflet – lots of work is shown to have gone into it. HAOPF Minutes 25/05/2016 – Version 2 4 There will be a presentation by SEEFA once the organisation and the new narrative is settled. This needs to be presented to Hampshire to show who SEEFA is linked to in central government. Action – group to invite Camilla Gibson and Samantha Hudson to the ALL presentation once dates are confirmed.

Age Action Alliance – Digital Inclusion

Not much more has been heard regarding this. Action: Richard to chase an update. Ed Walton is sending Richard information about the Community Support survey and digital inclusion information.

Community Kick Start Fund

Breeze radio administration has been asking groups to promote the community kick start fund.

This is to encourage social action to support resilient and resourceful places. Possible projects for 50+. The aim is to create a resource of volunteers that can respond to communities in crisis and provide general community support.

Scale Local Solutions webinar – 5th October

6 Wednesday 30th November – 1pm – 3.30pm HCC Ell Court Podium Level- Winchester - Ground - Mountbatten

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