One key purpose of the Forum is to represent the issues affecting older people in the North Lanarkshire area so that they can have a greater level of influence in the community and, in particular, in the planning of services that affect them.
VoEF has a membership structure which is open to all older people age 60+ who reside in North Lanarkshire and also organisations representing or involving older people in the locality. The membership of VoEF is able to influence the organisations priorities and focus of work and participate in decision making. Having a membership structure and strategy keeps the issues VoEF is involved in relevant to the age group it represents.
In addition, having a significant number of members lends more credibility to the forum as representatives of older people. While membership is not essential to participate in the activities of the Forum it is beneficial, as information, invitations and newsletters will be sent directly to the member. This allows our members to be kept up to date with our work and other relevant issues affecting older people in North Lanarkshire.
Membership of VoEF is free and is registered on completion of an application form which is retained securely on file. We share this information with no-one without your consent unless required to do so by law or because it would be in the vital interest of the user.
Partners
VoEF works in partnership with organisations from the voluntary and statutory sector. This ensures that we are informed about the issues impacting on older people, ensuring we provide an effective service.
The following is a sample of our partners and the organisations we work with. The list is not exhaustive and will continue to grow and adapt as services and communities change:-
- Voluntary sector – Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL), NL Consortiums, Community Forums, NL Disability Forum, Getting Better Together Shotts, Community Solutions, Partnership for Change, Seniors Forums.
- Statutory – North Lanarkshire Council, NHS, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, Adult Protection Committee, Locality Planning Groups, University Health & Social Care NL.
In October 2023, VoEF in partnership with North Lanarkshire Disability Forum and Lanarkshire Links were successful in our tender to provide University Health & Social Care North Lanarkshire with services enabling and improving engagement and participation with supported people across the locality. This is being done via our ongoing work and as part of the Engagement & Participation Network and the Growth Pot Fund.
Join The Forum
Download and complete the form below to join the Forum. There are separate forms for individuals and organisations.
Return your completed form to the address below or email it to us at info@voef.org.uk