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THE LEWES
DISTRICT SENIORS' FORUM - LDSF
LDSF
voices the interests, concerns and problems of older people to the
local district authorities and organisations.
LDSF
is non-political, non-sectarian, non-racial and non-profit making.
All
LDSF committee
members are volunteers.
LDSF
is one of seven Seniors’ Forums that represent the older people of
East Sussex through membership in the
East Sussex Seniors’ Association
(ESSA). ESSA takes seniors' views to the County authority and County
organisations. With the support of the
other forums throughout
the country, ESSA can take them to national authorities and organisations.
WE
NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW
JOIN US TO MAKE OUR MARK IN NUMBERS! |
WHY A
SENIORS’ FORUM?
LDSF is an independent, voluntary community group
representing the views of all its members.
LDSF
liaises with
and assists other groups when a common theme is identified.
LDSF
publishes a newsletter, Lewes
Seniors’ Action, to keep in touch with our members. All members
receive a free copy of each newsletter.
LDSF is always contactable by telephone, PO Box address,
email and via the website.
LDSF is a member of the East Sussex Seniors’ Association
which combines the concept and aspirations of all East Sussex Forums
under a powerful countywide representation.
HOW YOU CAN
HELP THE FORUM
You can
become a member to support our Countywide strength in numbers.
You can
learn new skills and share yours or other existing skills with
others.
You can meet new people with ideas and interests similar to your
own.
You can join
special interest groups.
You can
contribute to the Forum’s newsletter.
HOW THE
FORUM CAN HELP YOU
LDSF can inform you of the latest local developments and
issues.
LDSF can raise issues and concerns directly with local and
regional Government.
LDSF
can
organise local events, open days and
useful
discussion groups including coffee mornings.
LDSF
can give
you the opportunity to make informed choices.
LDSF
can help
to improve your quality of life and protect your dignity.
THE FORUM
CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN ONLY WITH YOUR HELP! |
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE LEWES
DISTRICT SENIORS' FORUM - LDSF
LDSF
WAS FORMED IN JANUARY 2006 WITH A MEMBERSHIP OF 52. THIS HAS GROWN
TO 304 MEMBERS (28 JULY 2009).
LDSF
IS A MEMBER OF
THE LEWES TOWN PARTNERSHIP and the
SOUTH DOWNS COUNCIL FOR
VOLUNTARY SERVICES (SDCVS)
CLICK HERE for the
LDSF constitution
CLICK HERE
for the
LDSF management committee
LDSF
WORKS CLOSELY WITH 6 OTHER SENIORS' FORUMS
IN EAST SUSSEX AND THE PRESENT COUNTYWIDE MEMBERSHIP IS OVER
2,550 MEMBERS, ALSO RAPIDLY INCREASING.
THE EAST SUSSEX SENIORS' FORUMS
EASTBOURNE SENIORS FORUM
HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS SENIORS' FORUM
LEWES DISTRICT
SENIORS' FORUM
MERIDIAN MATURE
CITIZENS FORUM
ROTHER SENIORS
SEAFORD SENIORS' FORUM
WEALDEN SENIOR
CITIZENS' PARTNERSHIP
IN JULY 2007, THE SEVEN COUNTY SENIORS' CONSTITUTED
THE
EAST SUSSEX SENIORS’
ASSOCIATION (ESSA).
ESSA LIAISES WITH THE
COUNTY COUNCIL AND COUNTY-WIDE ORGANISATIONS ON BEHALF OF ALL OLDER PEOPLE IN THE COUNTY.
LDSF
HAS TWO MEMBERS AND TWO DEPUTIES ON
THE ESSA
COMMITTEE.
ORGANISATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EAST SUSSEX SENIORS'
FORUMS INCLUDE
EAST SUSSEX
COUNTY COUNCIL
THE COUNTY'S
BOROUGH AND DISTRICT COUNCILS
THE PENSION
SERVICE
AGE CONCERN
HELP THE AGED
SOMPRITI
THE COUNTY NHS PRIMARY
CARE TRUSTS
THE FORUMS
ASSIST THE CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
THE NAVIGATOR SERVICE (East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care)
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OPEN DAYS &
MEMBERS' INTERESTS
LDSF
is planning Open Day
events, which will include discussion groups and speakers
open to questions from Forum
Members.
The
events will focus on various important topics.
The Forum
will take forward to district level all points made. The Forum will
report back on progress.
Your participation is vital to their success.
The main topics which these events will consider are:
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TRANSPORT AND ROADS [ ]
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE [ ]
CRIME AND SAFETY [ ]
AGE DISCRIMINATION [ ]
DISABILITY AND ACCESS [ ]
FURTHER LEARNING [ ]
SAFE FINANCE & PENSIONS [ ]
STAYING AT HOME [ ]
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To
assist the Forum, please tick two of the above topics and
copy & paste the box into an email message addressed to
dgreameglen@aol.com,
the
LDSF
Chairman.
This request
is also made on the
LDSF membership
application form. If you're not already a member of
LDSF, go to the
application form, fill it up and return it to the Chairman,
either
by email or by post to
LEWES
DISTRICT SENIORS’ FORUM
PO BOX 147
LEWES
EAST SUSSEX
BN7 9EA
tel. the
secretary on 07947
422897
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