LinkAge aims to empower older people to influence and make decisions on what happens both locally and across the city. Their skills, experience and knowledge can help draw communities together and create empathy across both the generations and cultures.
The vision is for all older people across Bristol to have the opportunity to access, influence and shape what happens in their local community.
LinkAge has existed in Bristol since 2000 and the two successful pilots in Bedminster/Southville and Lawrence Hill/Easton have introduced innovative practice that has demonstrably improved older people’s quality of life within these areas and beyond. The pilot ‘LinkAge Hubs’ have created a wealth of best practice and delivered creative solutions to issues that have been highlighted by older people.
LinkAge is currently operated by a Consortium Board that is made of The Anchor Society, St Monica Trust, Bristol City Council, Guinness Care and Support and NHS Bristol.
For more information on LinkAge and its activities please contact Claire Miller on 0117 9741691.
