On International Day of Older People 2026 (1 October), we are launching a campaign to engage with older people across the county and hear more about what is important to them in their communities.
To coincide with this year’s theme, the campaign will ask older people locally 'what's on your doorstep' including:
- the people, places, activities and services that are important to them;
- the barriers that prevent them from accessing them;
- what’s missing or needs to be improved.
The conversations will help the Council to paint a picture of the strengths of Gwynedd's communities, understand what is holding older people back from taking advantage of the opportunities available, and identify what is needed or could be improved. It will also ensure that what is learnt influences the work of Age-friendly Gwynedd and the wider work of the Council and its partners.
Councillor Dilwyn Morgan, Cyngor Gwynedd's Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Well-being and Age-friendly Champion, said:
“Listening to the voices of older people and understanding their experiences of ageing continues to be a key part of our work here in Gwynedd.
“Back in April 2024, Gwynedd received recognition from the World Health Organization for our work towards becoming an age-friendly community. Since then, we have continued to build on this work with the aim of ensuring that Gwynedd is a good place to live and grow older.
On this year's International Day of Older People, we want to hear directly from older people about what's on their doorstep, what's working well in their communities, and what could be improved. What we hear will help us to continue to develop Gwynedd as a good place to live and grow older.”
The Council will be going out to meet older people across the county, attending group sessions in residential homes, calling in to local community groups, and discussing with individuals in receipt of social services.
If you are a member of a community group and would like the group to get involved, please contact the Gwynedd Age-friendly Team by calling 01286 682818 or sending an e-mail to oedgyfeillgar@gwynedd.llyw.cymru