Horsham District Older Peoples Forum

Welcome to Horsham District Older Peoples Forum

The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is an independent, non-political, voluntary group that is free to attend and participate in. It acts as the 'ears' and gives a 'voice' to people aged 60 and over who reside in the Horsham District Council area or care for someone who is. The Forum exists for anyone to raise issues related to or affect local older people.

The Forum holds quarterly public meetings with excellent guest speakers at Age UK, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Denne Road, Horsham RH12 1GZ or you can attend via ZOOM.

There is always time for issues to be raised and discussed.

We take action where possible on issues raised, i.e. take up with local councils or action with a project; we also act as an information hub and consultative group for anyone seeking the views of older people in the district on particular plans, topics, or schemes that may affect older people.

The Forum supports and is supported by Age UK, West Sussex, Brighton & Hove and is working towards an 'Age-Friendly' and 'Dementia Friendly' Horsham.

For more information on the Forum see our About page

Latest Posts

Jan 13

What did our new MP have to say? End of 'walk-in' blood tests

Read on and find out.... MP Question Time Public Meeting held on Friday, 6th December 2024, at Brighton Road Baptist Church Martin...

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Dec 11, 2024

Boring..boring..

Yes, we know certain meetings can be boring, but not ours! Our recent MP Question Time public meeting on the 6th of December with our new...

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Nov 12, 2024

Too old to care?

Or are you concerned or worried about what the government is doing that affects you and older people? Does having a local MP matter? What...

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Upcoming Events

Tue, 01 Apr
HDOPF Public meeting
Henfield
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01 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Henfield, Henfield Leisure Centre, Northcroft, Henfield BN5 9QB, UK
As always, there will be excellent and topical guest speakers. The Leader of Horsham District Council will be invited to explain HDC's current plans and policies, especially in relation to older people and issues such as the merger of local councils into larger unitary authorities.
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Tue, 01 Jul
HDOPF Public meeting
Storrington
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01 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Storrington, Spierbridge Rd, Storrington, Pulborough RH20 4BG, UK
Our mid year public meeting to discuss current issues and topics of interest for local older people. We will have topical and relevant guest speakers. Attend in person or via Zoom.
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Wed, 09 Jul
HDOPF Public meeting
Billingshurst
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09 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Billingshurst, Billingshurst Community Centre, Roman Way, Billingshurst RH14 9EW
Our autumn public meeting with topical and relevant guest speakers. We will also invite Laura Robertson, NHS Sussex to update us on the latest state of play for NHS services and answer your questions.
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