An Age Friendly Borough

What does Age Friendly mean?

An Age Friendly community or area is one in which people of all ages can live healthy and active lives and where everyone is treated with respect, regardless of age. Somewhere that people can stay living in their homes, participate in the activities they value, and contribute to their communities, for as long as possible.

To learn more, check out this short video: UK Network of Age-friendly Communities | Centre for Ageing Better (youtube.com)

Explore below some of the work we are doing in Ards and North Down to be an Age Friendly Borough.

The Over 50s Council

A consultative forum that consists of a group of people aged 50 and over who live within the Borough.

For more information please visit Over 50s Council - Ards and North Down Borough Council

The Big Guide to Age Friendly

The Big Guide to Age Friendly Ards and North Down contains useful information on how to access important services and where to go for help when you have a specific problem. This includes support for older people, more accessible access to mental health services and getting people reconnected. It also includes some useful information on how to keep safe in your home and avoid being the victim of a scam.  

For more information, please visit The Big Guide - Ards and North Down Borough Council

Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan

The Age-Friendly Action Plan 2023- 2027 contains actions that will enable Age Friendly Alliance members to work towards the aspirations set out within this Strategy. The actions with this document are constantly under review, including proposed leads and potential support organisations, and will be updated and added to over the lifespan of the Strategy.

Positive Ageing Month

Every year, Positive Ageing Month is celebrated in October, and it is a month-long campaign of events, activities and programmes that promote positive ageing as well as celebrating the contribution older people make to their communities.

Dementia Friendly

As part of our Age Friendly work, Ards and North Down Borough Council has committed to be a welcoming Borough for all. This includes striving to be a Dementia Friendly Council and Borough.

Age Friendly Businesses

An age-friendly business is one that is welcoming and accessible, promotes independence, and is responsive to the needs of an older population. Find out more at Age Friendly Businesses - Ards and North Down Borough Council

Contact Us

If you have any queries about Age Friendly in Ards and North Down, please call 07741 103277 or email agefriendly@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk