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Call for older residents to find out more about services for them

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As part of an ongoing effort to engage older residents with services to support them, Gloucestershire County Council is this week launching the "Living well in later life' campaign.
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The campaign seeks to increase awareness of assistance that is available, as well as the many steps that older people and their families can take to improve their quality of life and prepare for the future. 

Throughout the week the council will be raising awareness of services, such as the Disabled Facilities Grant which can help with grants of up to £30,000 to help people to live independently for longer. 

Older residents are also being encouraged to sign up to Digi Hubs, which offer free support to help make the most of the internet to help to access services that make independent living easier, and to keep in touch with friends and family.

There will also be self-support advice and tools, such as the Online Financial Assessment, a finances calculator to assist with planning for the costs of care. The assessment tool and information about services for older people can be found on the county council website.

While the council looks to help people to live well in their own homes, this isn’t always possible. A recent £57m investment for three new care homes across the county will focus on offering people access to residential care closer to their support networks and where they lived previously.

Cllr Stephen Davies, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council said: “When I became leader of the council I made it clear that one of my priorities would be to support people who need it most. As a council we have been working to help older people and those who support them to access the care and support they need, as well as making it easier to plan for the years ahead.  

“This new campaign is part of an ongoing effort to increase awareness of the many ways we can help, as well as encouraging people to take steps to enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.”

Cllr Carole Allaway-Martin, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care said: “We all deserve to enjoy the best possible quality of life in older age. The council offers practical support, whether it be adaptations that help people to live in their own homes, ways to stay involved in the community and retain an active social life, or help with planning for the future.

“We want everyone to know that there is support available, which is why we’re running this campaign encouraging residents to visit the council website and find out more.”