AGE OF OPPORTUNITYPutting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today1 April 2014

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KRISTINA GLENNDirector, Cripplegate Foundation and Commissioner

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DAN CORRYCEO, NPC and Commissioner

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LYNNE BERRYCommission Chair

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ABOUT THE COMMISSION ON THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR & AGEING

Set up by NPC and ILC-UK

Chair Lynne Berry OBE

We aim to put these profound demographic changes onto the agenda of the voluntary sector.

Supported by BIG Lottery Fund and The Prudential

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OUR COMMISSIONERS

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OUR EXPERT PANEL

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OUR CHANGING POPULATION

England’s population will grow by over 7 million people to 60.1 million by 2033

23% of the population will be over 65 by 2033

1/5 of the population will be non-white by 2033

The State Pension Age (SPA) is increasing

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WHAT WILL THE WORLD LOOK LIKE IN 2034?

How can the voluntary sector find its role in this brave new world?

Commission has looked at the ageing population and how the sector may need to respond

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FIRST WE LOOKED AT HOW SOME OF OUR COMMISSIONERS MAY FARE IN 20 YRS TIME..

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THEN WE LOOKED AT THE SECTOR

Looking 20 years ahead we produced a series of extreme potential scenarios. Here is a couple of them …

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THE SECTOR’S POSITIONIN SOCIETY

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Statutory grants to the Government contracts tovoluntary sector have the voluntary sector havedecreased. increased.

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THE SECTOR’S POSITIONIN SOCIETY – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD

• State has shrunk and local & national government is redefined

• Voluntary sector now takes a lead in reaching the vulnerable

• Sector takes a role in poverty relief in emergencies

• Small charities are small and nimble

• Large charities make use of economies of scale

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Scenario 1

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THE SECTOR’S POSITIONIN SOCIETY – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD

• As state rolled back, private sector rolled in

• Large gaps in provision by corporate state

• Competition is intense

• Sector is struggling to find a role

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Scenario 2

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THE SECTOR’S POSITIONIN SOCIETY

• What would your voluntary organisation need to do now to mitigate/benefit from these scenarios?

• How can your voluntary organisation find its feet in changing landscape?

• How can umbrella bodies best encourage collaboration?

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Discussion Points

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

• Life expectancy for both men and women is increasing

• Class & geographical divide in healthy life expectancy

• People living with managed conditions – heart disease, diabetes etc

• Rise in dementia

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HEALTH AND WELL BEING – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD

• Voluntary Sector now takes lead in health prevention

• Key role of volunteering and life long learning

• People monitor & manage own health

• Leaner, more tailored health & social care services

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Scenario 1

HEALTH AND WELL BEING – LOOKING 20 YEARS AHEAD

• Health inequalities increased

• Those who can afford it lifestyle & tech interventions pre-empt, prevent and treat diseases

• Those who can’t – disability and illness prevalent

• Voluntary organisations forced to cut costs

• Lack of social activity and life long learning for many

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Scenario 2

HEALTH AND WELL BEING

• What would your voluntary organisation need to do to mitigate/benefit from these scenarios?

• Does your voluntary organisation have the data to show the impact of your services?

• How can umbrella bodies best support innovation?

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Discussion Prompts

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WHAT DO WE WANT YOU TO DO?

• Discuss our scenarios

• Think about how the future could affect your organisation

• Tell us what you think

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• @volsecageing

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SONIA SODHAHead of Public Services & Consumer Rights, Which? and Commissioner#AgeOpportunity

CHRIS SHERWOODDirector of Policy and External Affairs, Relate

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Relate has just turned 75…

Why did we look at this issue?

Older people are under-represented in our services but numbers are increasing:

• Less than 1% of our 100,000 couple counselling clients were aged 70+ in 2011/12

• 14.6% of clients were aged 50-70 in 2011/12, compared to 12.9% in 2009/10

But, are well-represented in our workforce:

• 74% of our counsellors are aged 50+

• 17% are aged 65+

Older people’s relationships are changing

• Divorce rates are increasing in the over 50s

• Rise in number of people living alone

• Rise in unmarried cohabitation

• Increase in step families and step parents / children

• Relationships face many pressures in later life

Relationships in later life campaign

Relationship checker

Case studies from Relate Centres

Relate Avon•Relationships MOT for the over 50s•A one off session to check your relationships around retirement age•Free copy of the Guide with every session.

Relate BirminghamFollowing the national campaign, Relate Birmingham attended retirement fairs in the West Midlands to promote Relate’s work with older people.

Relate Bradford• Caring and Sharing service

is run by Relate in Bradford• Available for carers and is

free of charge• Users report an

improvement in their relationship with the person they care for.

Relationships matter in later life

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Source: IpsosMORI Relationships

There are three pillars to a good old age:

1. Health

2. Financial security

3. Relationships

Government is focused on health and finances; relationships remain largely ignored

Relate’s work makes the case that relationships should be a central component of central and local government policy

ALEX SMITHCEO, North London Cares

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Objectives:

1) Reducing isolation and loneliness amongst older neighbours

2) Improving wellbeing and life chances amongst older people

3) Bridging divided communities and building understanding across generational and social divides

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Q&A

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LYNNE BERRYCommission Chair

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AGE OF OPPORTUNITYPutting the ageing society of tomorrow on the agenda of the voluntary sector today1 April 2014

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