| Joined up information resource for seniors launched |
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The Seniors Info publication recently developed by Belfast Healthy Cities was launched by Dame Joan Harbison, Older People's Advocate on 12 December 2008. The document provides useful information specifically tailored towards older people living in Belfast. The cross sectoral directory includes everything from information on city transport services to organisations that can provide financial support. Other topics include income, benefits and money; housing advice, health and wellbeing; support groups; rights and advocacy; learning and leisure and empergency numbers. ![]() A website has also been developed which will provide a more detailed online version of the directory. (www.belfastcity.gov.uk/seniorsinfo) The site is hosted and will be updated regularly by Belfast City Council. ![]() Councillor Dianne Dodds, Chair, All Party Political Reference Group for Older People stated the directory should make it easier for older people to find out useful information on issues affecting them in a quick and easy way. |




