1. ‘ A Better Life’ Older people with high support needs: early messages from current JRF programmes

2. This is about all of us We need to think about… language narratives images challenging ageism widening the debate a shared vision

3. Let's hear the real experts We all need to… listen! try harder to communicate actively seek the views of those with highest needs try to hear diverse voices, diverse groups support user-led networks

5. Citizenship and meaningful lives We need to promote… relationships active contributions in all settings – including care homes celebrating voices, stories and images

6. One size won’t fit all! We must recognise… growing diversity inequalities intersectionality

8. Look inside and outside the box! To increase choice we need to… share learning across the UK look outside the UK think about how housing with care/extra care can support older people with high support needs

9. Giving and taking We need to support… mutual and reciprocal support inclusive living in communal settings the supporters (paid or unpaid) relationships as central

10. Our six early messages This is about all of us Let's hear the real experts Citizenship and meaningful lives One size won’t fit all Look inside and outside the box Giving and taking www.jrf.org.uk/work/workarea/better-life Philippa.Hare@jrf.org.uk