Fife Elderly Forum Executive
was established in 1990, it is the umbrella organisation for elderly forums in Fife.
It offers information, advice and advocacy on older peoples issues.
Members of the executive represent the forum on some key committees, responsible for developing and improving older peoples services.
Mission Statement
Fife Elderly Forum is committed to improving the
quality of life of elderly people in Fife, and recognises that whilst
engaged in this task it is of utmost importance that elderly people can
make informed and appropriate choices about how they live, and are able
to retain their independence whilst services are provided.
Aims
Fife Elderly Forum seeks to achieve a difference
by:
- Campaigning
for services for all elderly people in Fife.
- Ensuring
that elderly people are aware of their entitlements.
- Seeking
opportunities for elderly people to have active and fulfilling
lives.
- Promoting
the benefits of elderly people having an active part in the life of
their communities.
- Identifying
the specific needs and interests of elderly people, and ensuring
that this information is made available to policy makers and those
responsible for implementing and delivering services.
"it is not the responsibility of the government to tell the pensioner what is acceptable;
it is the responsibility of the pensioner to tell the government what is not acceptable."
