On 10 May, the Mayor of London published a new strategy for equality, diversity and inclusion in London. The publication of ‘Inclusive London’ follows a consultation and evidence-gathering process with London’s communities and key stakeholders – which included Positive Ageing in London. The strategy contains the Mayor’s strategic objectives to help address the inequalities, barriers and […]
Join us for the next in our series of conferences and focus groups, on issues affecting older Londoners. This free, half-day conference will focus on life long learning. Wed 23 May 2018, 10:30 336 Brixton Road, London, SW9 7AA Click here to RSVP Expert speakers will be talking about life long learning and older people, including experiences of […]
At last after a period of several months we have received a reply from the Brexit Department, confirming our report outlining older people’s concerns relating to Brexit has been passed onto officials from the Department for Exiting the EU. The response highlighted that the Government is aware of the concerns regarding the concerns of older people […]
By 2050, estimates suggest that people aged over 65 will outnumber children under five. This is creating a new and powerful consumer class, and presents new opportunities for life-long work and employment – a new silver economy. The Mayor of London’s draft plan for an inclusive and growing economy is currently out for consultation. But does […]
Last week Chris Walsh joined a group of retired trade unionists for a discussion on Brexit and the rights of older workers. The meeting, with the London and South East TUC Retired members, was a continuation of the work Positive Ageing in London and partners have been doing to raise the concerns and challenges facing older […]
THIS EVENT HAS NOW TAKEN PLACE The Mayor of London is currently developing a new Smart London Plan. This will set out how he plans to deliver better digital services, increase digital inclusion and improve cyber-security. It will also show how he plans to use technology to deliver his economic, environment, and transport strategies. The possibilities allowed by […]
PAiL has received funding from Awards for All PAiL has now organised 3 events for the next 3 months which we hope you all will be able to attend. The first is our PAiL Committee meeting – which has been postponed from this Friday due to the rail strike and anticipated travel disruption too next […]
PAiL would like to invite all our members and followers to have their say as older Londoners on this latest consultation opportunity which is the Skills strategy section of the Mayor’s Strategy for London. Contact us via Facebook or Twitter.
Positive Ageing in London is pleased to announce our brand new Facebook page! Please access it here: www.facebook.com/positiveageinginlondon Be sure to “like” our page!
Positive Ageing in London now has a bank account for anyone wishing to make a donation. Our sort code is 83-04-25 and our account number is 19304489.