News
Find out the latest on what we’ve been up to in Chichester! Perhaps new services have been set up, local charities are looking for volunteers, or maybe we just have a success story we’d like to share with you. Whatever exciting things have been happening with the Chichester District Older People’s Partnership, you can find out about them here. If you have a news item you think should appear here, please email: kate.keays@vcacd.org.uk
Find out about the Age Concern Good Neighbour Scheme (12/03/10)
Offering support and companionship to people over 55 years Go to full article »
The Role of a Community Engagement Worker (CEW) (26/02/10)
From a member of the ChOPP Team Go to full article »
ChOPP website promotional cards (26/02/10)
Can you promote the ChOPP website to older people? Go to full article »
Action for the Older Voice (26/02/10)
The new brand name for older people's reference groups in Chichester District Go to full article »
New Dementia Cafe opens in April (26/02/10)
Find out more about this new service Go to full article »
Grassroots Grants support Petworth Community Garden (26/02/10)
Are you interested in gardening? Go to full article »
New ChOPP Community Champion Award (26/02/10)
Presented to Michael Stephenson Go to full article »
Cookery Roadshow goes to Wisborough Green (26/02/10)
Are you interested in one in your area? Go to full article »
Applications are invited for a Project Officer (25/02/10)
This is to run Dementia Cafes in Chichester and Bognor Regis Go to full article »
Beware of this misleading offer (25/02/10)
It claims to provide 'free' benefits advice Go to full article »
Trustee urgently sought for the Carers Support Service (01/02/10)
Do you have skills and experience to share Go to full article »
Voluntary groups may face new licence fees (27/01/10)
Sign the petition against this proposal on the Prime Minister's website Go to full article »
Resident warned of scams (11/01/10)
Chichester District Council Media Release Go to full article »
Dementia Resources Library (16/12/09)
A collection of books and DVDs available Go to full article »
Age Concern and Help the Age merge (14/12/09)
Read about the new name: Age UK Go to full article »
Find out about community safety (14/12/09)
Action Against Burglary initiative Go to full article »
ChOPP goes to Fernhurst (14/12/09)
Attendees express their appreciation for information provided Go to full article »
Do you enjoy art? (04/12/09)
Would you like time and permission to explore your creative side? Go to full article »
Swine Flu information (30/11/09)
Find out how you can protect yourself Go to full article »
Your Doorstep‚ Your Decision (30/11/09)
Don't fall victim to rogue doorstep sellers Go to full article »
The Gas Safe Register has replaced CORGI (30/11/09)
Protect yourself from dangerous gas work Go to full article »
A message from Anchor Staying Put (Chichester) (13/11/09)
Beware of unsolicited calls from builders Go to full article »
Bedtime blanket shock for firefighters (12/11/09)
Check your electric blanket for signs of wear and tear Go to full article »
New Community Information Centre at New Park (06/11/09)
Volunteers needed or to find out more Go to full article »
Oral Health Advice (05/11/09)
Prevention really is better than cure Go to full article »
South of England Fibromyalgia Conference & Pamper Weekend (05/11/09)
Find out about the events being planned Go to full article »
Warning from Metropolitan Police (05/11/09)
Beware of bogus advers placed in local and nations press Go to full article »
Chichester Counselling Services celebrates its 30th Anniversary (05/11/09)
Counselling and counselling training available to the residents of Chichester District Go to full article »
Changes to the Anchor Staying Put Handyman Service (05/11/09)
Reduction in charges and new jobs undertaken Go to full article »
Age Concern West Sussex Literary Competition 2009/10 (05/11/09)
Details of this year's categories Go to full article »
Using Wheat Bags properly (05/11/09)
As with any product involving heat, there is a danger of fire Go to full article »
Oxmarket Centre of Arts receives funding for practical workshops (02/10/09)
Find out about opportunities available to local groups and organisations Go to full article »
Get Knitting for the Big Knit (25/09/09)
Support this award-winning fundraising campaign Go to full article »
Tillington Local Care launched (25/09/09)
Find out about this innovative project Go to full article »
Evaluation of the West Sussex Partnership for Older People Project (POPP) (25/09/09)
Read the summary of the key findings Go to full article »
Petworth Community Minibus seeks volunteers (25/09/09)
Can you help? Go to full article »
Information from West Sussex Trading Standards (25/09/09)
Find out about the Intervention Team and a new Buy with Confidence Directory Go to full article »
Tips to save money on your utility bills (18/09/09)
And find out about the Priority Services Register Go to full article »
Action in Rural Sussex launches a new Rural Helpline (18/09/09)
Open for business from Tuesday 1st September Go to full article »
Credit Card scam (18/09/09)
Beware of this clever trick Go to full article »
Sussex Flu Friends Helpline (18/09/09)
New helpline for vulnerable people with swine 'flu Go to full article »
New DisabledGo website (14/09/09)
Explore the facilities and events available Go to full article »
A Message from West Sussex Fire and Rescue (01/09/09)
Home Fire Safety Checks Go to full article »
Partnership working delivers Cookery Roadshow (22/08/09)
A Recipe for Success - are you interested in a Roadshow in your area? Go to full article »
Respite Services for Carers (07/08/09)
Essential Information to support carers Go to full article »
Essential Support for Carers (07/08/09)
Find out what's available Go to full article »
Loxwood Friendship Club (07/08/09)
Delicious home cooked lunch and good friendships Go to full article »
Petworth Over 60’s Centre – (Friendship Centre) (07/08/09)
New members are always welcome and transport provided Go to full article »
Older People's Research Group complete their uni course! (07/08/09)
Are you an older person who would like to train as a Researcher Go to full article »
Self-Help Books on Prescription (30/07/09)
As recommended by a GP or Mental Health professional Go to full article »
HM Revenue and Customs highlights fraudulent email (30/07/09)
Beware of email concerning 'eligibility' for tax refund Go to full article »
Help the Aged campaign to repair dangerous pavements (30/07/09)
Helping older people to walk without fear of falling Go to full article »
Listeria poisonings are on the rise in the elderly (17/07/09)
Information to protect yourself Go to full article »
Donations of double knit wool required (17/07/09)
Do you have wool you no longer require Go to full article »
Sarah Blunden becomes Mrs Williams! (29/06/09)
Congratulations to Sarah and Chris Go to full article »
An innovative new project in Selsey (22/06/09)
Skills Bank planned in Selsey Go to full article »
Celebrating Older Age in Selsey (22/06/09)
ChOPP goes to Selsey Go to full article »
Selsey and District Carers Support Group (22/06/09)
New Information and Support Centre Go to full article »
Dementia Event - 12th June 2009 (19/06/09)
Looking at Dementia services in West Sussex Go to full article »
Celebrating Older Age in Midhurst (15/05/09)
Fun and Information - check out the photos! Go to full article »
Local Pension Service supports older people (15/05/09)
Local Pension Service maximises income of older people Go to full article »
Changes to Warm Front Scheme (15/05/09)
Warm Front Scheme changes to improve quality of service Go to full article »
Free TV licence (13/03/09)
Do you qualify? Go to full article »
Beware of scams (13/03/09)
Don't be taken in Go to full article »
Message from the Ambulance Service (06/03/09)
Emergency planning Go to full article »
Do you enjoy cycling? (06/03/09)
Are you interested in a new group? Go to full article »
Nintendo Wii for loan to Older People's Group (23/01/09)
Free trial of low level exercise with a Nintendo Wii Go to full article »