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 venues around the Horsham District or 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

What happened then?

So, what actually happened on the 5th of December? What did Andrew Griffith MP have to say? What about the NHS update? Well, you can easily find out. Just click on to read all about it.. Andrew Griffith MP talks to the HDOPF. The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum wishes you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2026.

2 hours ago

It's MP Question Time on Friday!

What's happening? The Forum are holding its annual MP Question Time and public meeting this year with Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs. Other guest speakers? Yes. Laura Robertson from NHS Sussex will once again join us at 10 am to update us on the latest situation and answer your questions. Following Andrew Griffith MP, Lottie Torp, and Carol Boniface , the Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens will be telling us about what's happening in Pulborough and answering yo

Nov 29

It's MP Question Time!

What's happening? The Forum are holding its annual MP Question Time and public meeting this year with Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs. Other guest speakers? Yes. Laura Robertson from NHS Sussex will once again join us at 10 am to update us on the latest situation and answer your questions. Following Andrew Griffith MP, Lottie Torp, and Carol Boniface , the Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens will be telling us about what's happening in Pulborough and answering yo

Nov 12

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Upcoming Events

Tue 13 Jan
HDOPF AGM & Committee meeting 13th January 26
Age UK, Lavinia House, Horsham
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13 Jan 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Age UK, Lavinia House, Horsham, Lavinia House, Dukes Square, Horsham RH12 1GZ, UK
HDOPF will choose its Committee for 2026 and discuss future public meetings. The older people of the Horsham District, or those with an interest in older people's issues, are welcome to attend. There will be no guest speakers, and the AGM will be followed by a Committee meeting.
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Tue 21 Apr
HDOPF Public meeting
Red Oaks care Home Henfield
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21 Apr 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
Red Oaks care Home Henfield, The Hooks, Henfield BN5 9UY, UK
A free to attend public meeting for those aged 60+ living in the Horsham District or have an interest in older people's issues. We will have topical guest speakers, including Laura Robertson from NHS Sussex, to discuss the current state of the NHS and services. You can also attend via ZOOM.
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Tue 01 Sept
HDOPF Public Meeting Broadbridge Heath
Broadbridge Park Care Home
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01 Sept 2026, 10:00 – 12:30
Broadbridge Park Care Home, Chantry Court, Old Guildford Rd, Broadbridge Heath, Horsham RH12 3XY, UK
Broadbridge Park Care Home has kindly agreed to host our September 1st Forum public meeting and provide refreshments. We will have guest speakers on topical issues and time to discuss any questions or concerns. Free to attend in person or via ZOOM.
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