1. Issues for older people in rural Norfolk Eamon McGrath Community Development Manager Age UK Norfolk

2. Introduction All issues are relevant but do not apply to all the older people or all of the time. Great crossover with needs in urban areas, rurality just intensifies them.

3. Immediate issues transport access to services social isolation/lack of social opportunities additional costs lack of paid care staff appropriate housing

4. Future Issues Demography will exacerbate some of the problems. Population estimates for people over 60 2006 198,156 2026 303,440 >53% increase

5. Future Issues 2 Public Spending cuts ££££ Inevitably going to impact on all but older peoples services are already stretched. Increased cost of delivering care in the rural areas.

6. Not all bad news Older people are net contributors to community life. Volunteers Role of grandparents in supporting families Older people tend to support local economy.

7. Contact information Age UK Norfolk 300 St Faiths Road, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7BJ Tel 01603 787111 www.acnorfolk.org.uk acn@acnorfolk.org.uk