Event Detail
B&NES Older People's Network - Mar 2010
Date: Thursday 18th March 2010 - Start time: 10:00 - Event length: 02h 00m
Venue: Room 2, St Luke's Church Hall, Bath
Action on Health and Social Care Services for
BME Older People
How are the issues facing black and minority ethnic (BME) older people different?
How are they the same?
What services can best meet their needs?
Come and hear from local organisations working in the area.
• The numbers of older people from BME communities are rising
• BME older people are more likely to live in poorer quality housing and have poorer access to benefits and pensions
• Myths about minority ethnic communities need challenging: for example, there is not necessarily an extended family which "looks after its own"
• Older people from different communities may share experiences of ageism and racism, but the circumstances of Chinese, Afro-Caribbean or Asian older people may require different approaches and solutions
• Access to majority services for BME older people remains problematic. They often feel that community-based voluntary organisations are more likely to reflect their needs but such organisations are the least financially secure
The meeting is open to any voluntary or community group with an involvement or interest in older people’s services. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, discuss plans and share information. There will also be updates on other local developments. If you have information to share – please bring it along!
Contact: Ronnie Wright Tel: 0117 9589333
Booking: Katharine Gonzales 0117 9589345
Category: Network Meeting