The Partnership Forum for Older People is looking for 5 representatives of older people / service users from a cross section of the community across Powys to contribute ideas and opinions that will influence decisions about how Adult Care Services (and Health) in Powys County Council spend money available and on what services, for the benefit of older people.

As a representative you will provide vital input into the decision making process around commissioning of services, a chance to influence policy, service design and delivery of services. ensuring that services that are provided meet older people’s needs. 

The Forum via its members and Joint Chairs will ensure that these issues are fed through the appropriate corporate planning and service groups including Regional Partnership Board, Ageing Well Partnership Board and Senior Management Team meetings for action and/or comment. 

You will be required to attend up to 6 Partnership Forums meetings a year, and to help gather the experiences and stories of other people to bring to these meetings.

Partnership Forum is co-chaired by a manager from Adult Social Care and an older person representative. Membership of the Forum includes service users, older people, a representative from Powys (t)Health Board, a representative from Powys Age Cymru and other 3rd sector organisations.

Specialist speakers are brought in to discuss topics that are relevant and inform members of the group about current and new services that the Local Authority and Health provides.

If you would like more information regarding the opportunity please contact:

Adam Greenow, Senior Manager Older People, Powys County Council, Email adam.greenow(at)powys.gov.uk  or call 01874612234.