Successes of 2009 celebrated at ERoSH AGM
ERoSH's Annual General Meeting (AGM) celebrated the organisation's success in the past year, bringing together representatives from the ERoSH network.
Members, trustees, co-optees and associates came together at the meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund offices at County Hall, London.
Hon secretary Linda Milton chaired the AGM and welcomed everyone and then Jo McTavish Chair of ERoSH gave her annual report which gave an overview of the successes throughout the year for ERoSH.
Jo's summary highlighted the work of the regional networks in promoting mental health and well-being through a series of events, as well as the launch of the Election Manifesto to set out the organisation's priorities for the next Government.
Commenting on the imminent general election, Jo explained that the public sector will see major spending cuts which will affect members but the membership organisation should continue to work strongly together to support and share examples of best practice.
Guest speakers Lucy Harmer, Head of Information and Advice (I&A) at Age UK, and chief executive of Digital Unite Emma Solomon and Peter Deadman, Get Digital Programme Manager for Digital Unite, gave informative talks on their organisations.
Lucy spoke to the AGM about the Age UK flagship service of Information and Advice (I&A) and the availability and scope of its services at a local and national level.
The areas covered by Age UK UK Information & Advice services, include social care, retirement choices and lifestyle, housing rights and options, as well as health and legal and end of life. Questions are answered on these areas through the national phone line, fact sheets and its local services.
Emma Solomon and Peter Deadman talked about the practical delivery of the Get Digital programme, which is aimed at promoting and supporting digital inclusion for older residents in sheltered housing. They outlined how they are deploying the application process and the importance of legacy of the project - the sustainability and intergenerational aspects.
