The concept of age-friendly cities or communities was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as part of a global initiative to identify the changes needed for cities and communities to adapt to and benefit from ageing populations.
Conwy is committed to becoming an age-friendly community and we are actively working towards gaining this status.
Have your say: Help Shape the Future of Healthy Ageing in Conwy County
Why your input matters:
An Age Friendly Conwy can only be created if we incorporate everyone’s voice. The answers you provide will be used by Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC) to form our baseline assessment and will be submitted as evidence to support Conwy's application to become an age friendly community.
Complete the online survey here: https://online1.snapsurveys.com/kaqja
Or
Collect a paper copy and fill in and return to any library in Conwy County or post to:
Conwy Library Service
Conwy County Borough Council
PO Box 1
Conwy
LL30 9GN
What are age-friendly communities?
An age-friendly community creates an environment that enables people of all ages to age well by providing opportunities to be healthy, active and get involved in community activities. They are particularly important for enabling older people to feel valued and respected and to:
- get out and about
- do the things they want to do
- stay informed
- lead healthy and active lives
- have their voices heard
The 8 Interconnected Domains of Urban Life illustrate the areas of focus the application will centre around, giving us clear indicators on our progress and our potential.
8 Interconected Domains of Urban Life
- Civic Participation and Employment
- Respect and Social Inclusion
- Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
- Social Participation
- Housing
- Transportation
- Community and Healthcare
- Communication and Information
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has committed to supporting age-friendly communities to be developed throughout Wales. Through the implementation of its Age-friendly Wales strategy, Welsh Government is encouraging local authorities in Wales to work with the Commissioner to become age-friendly. The process of becoming age-friendly involves individuals, local groups, services, and businesses working together to make positive change to enable everyone to age well.
This page will be updated as we progress towards achieving age-friendly status.
Useful links and further reading
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