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Campaign to male Penarth an AGE FRIENDLY Town - the first in Wales. 

This will be based on the United Nations Principles for Older Persons Adopted by General Assembly resolution 46/91 of 16 December 1991


An introduction to the eight World Health Organisation (WHO) domains which cities and communities can use to meet the needs of older people.

These comprise: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, civic participation and employment, communication and information, and community support and health services.




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