Positive Ageing Council

The Positive Ageing Council (PAC) is an open forum that meets four times a year. Anyone aged over 60 who lives, works, learns or volunteers in the borough can join.

The group organise social events and activities and give older people an important voice in what services and facilities are provided in Lewisham. They also like to talk about anything and everything that matters to them. 

• read the 2022 POSAC survey

POSAC ran a successful stall at Peoples Day 2022.

Become a member

Becoming a member is free and you are sent free newsletters and emails updating you on things to do and support available for older people in the borough. To become a member, contact the Positive Ageing Council Coordinator, or attend one of the free meetings or events run by the group to become a member.

Email: positive.ageing@lewisham.gov.uk

Telephone:07392 860155

Meetings

Meetings include guest speakers on selected topics and interactive, informal discussions on chosen local topics. There is a ramp at the front entrance to Civic Suite, level access to the reception area, and a platform lift down to rooms 1and 2 where this meeting is usually held.

They are friendly, relaxed and informal, and anyone wishing to attend can just come along.

Cost of living and staying warm this winter

The Council is supporting households as well as signposting people to other support you could be eligible for:

• get support with your living costs including heating

• find out about the Council Tax Energy Rebate Scheme

• talk to our friendly team about making your home warmer, saving you money and improving your health

• book a free warm homes online consultation with South London Healthy Homes, or call them on 0808 169 1779

Contact your councillors

You can find out who your councillors are and how to contact them on these pages:

• list of councillors by ward

Unsure which ward you live in?  

• find out your ward and councillors

Steering group

The Positive Ageing Council has a smaller group of up to 20 dedicated local volunteers aged 60 years or over, who act as representatives. They are responsible for taking forward the issues and actions that are raised at Positive Ageing Council meetings.

The steering group also acts as an older person's consultation group for Lewisham Council and local partners. They have advised the Council on an older persons’ road users guide, and advised representatives from Lewisham Police Consultative Group and Laban Trinity dance school.

Newsletters

Sign up for our newsletter. Include your:

• full name
• email
• postcode

We will also send you invitations to POSAC public meetings, and occasional emails with items of interest to residents aged 60+. 

Past copies