Proposed Joining of the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities
Perth and Kinross Council · 4 October 2023
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MOTION BY COUNCILLORS I MASSIE AND S McCOLE Proposed Joining of the WHO Global Network of Age-friendly Cities and Communities This council notes the great work done by our Health and Social Care Partnership staff in relation to our older population from Integrated care teams, Care at home, Daycare, Care homes and Telecare to name but a few of the services they provide. The value of our community health and social care services in protecting our most vulnerable people was highlighted during the pandemic and has been described as the glue that binds our communities together. The standards and principles that underpin our services to older people mirror the standards and principles of the World Health Organisation Global Network for Age- friendly Cities and Communities. This council calls on the Provost to write to the World Health Organisation to propose that Perth and Kinross join the Who Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. This global platform aims to empower cities and communities to become more age friendly by promoting healthy ageing well-being and inclusivity for older adults. I believe that by participating in this programme Perth and Kinross can benefit greatly and create a community that fosters the dignity and well-being of our older residents.