Campaigning

In addition to our role providing direct services, part of Age Concern Blackburn with Darwen’s mission is to support local older people to have their views heard and needs taken into account.  We do this through a range of campaigning and influencing activities.

We spend much time working with other local organisations aiming to improve service provision and influencing decision making and service planning.

Recent examples of Age Concern campaigns include fighting to increase the availability of drugs for Alzheimers disease; cuts in adult learning; and improving pension provision for women.

Current Campaigns

• Hungry to be Heard
• Rural Post Office
• Age Discrimination in goods and services

How You Can Get Involved

We are always keen to know what issues are important to local people.  Click here to tell us what issues are important to you.

Older Peoples Partnership

Age Concern Blackburn with Darwen is responsible for co-ordinating the local Older Peoples Partnership (OPP).  The OPP’s role is to ensure the National Service Framework for Older People is implemented properly across local health and social services.

The OPP is also responsible for producing a wide ranging Older Peoples Strategy covering all aspects of the lives of older people – housing, leisure, education, work, transport and health and social care. 

Click here to find out how.

Join the Older Peoples Forum

Age Concern works closely with the Blackburn with Darwen Older Peoples Forum (OPF).  The Forum, which has a membership of over 1300 members, exists to campaign to improve services for older people.  If you’re over 50 and live in Blackburn with Darwen click here to find out more.