Councillor Felicity Hindson, Chairman of the County Council's Social Services Committee, said the conference was a vital event for policy makers, business leaders, health professionals, social care professionals, planners and politicians. In Hampshire alone, 17.5 per cent of the population will be over the age of 65 by 2010. The number of over-85s in Hampshire is set to grow by 2.3 per cent over the next three years. It really is vital that we understand the issues facing society in terms of how we plan our environment and shape our services. There will be challenges for everyone if we are to succeed in providing a dignified and caring environment for an older population.
Tickets are still available for the conference.
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