Liverpool's Older People Awards (November 2016)

Summary

Liverpool’s Older Peoples Awards were organised by Liverpool Registered Social Landlords, Liverpool City Council and partner agencies who work and support ‘Older People’ in the city. The awards are for over 65’s and community groups catering for older people, with prizes of up to £500.00 on offer.The awards pay tribute to the achievements of remarkable older people from within the local community and those who take time out of their own lives to help support older people in their home and neighborhood.There are 7 award categories:• The Outstanding Community Volunteer Award• The The Outstanding Active Person Award• The Outstanding Skilled / Interesting Person / Lifelong Learning Award• The Outstanding Carer Award• The Older Person Initiative Award• The Outstanding Older Person Agency Award• The Smile Award

Website: https://youtu.be/mG052dHcGv0

Key facts

Main target group: Older people in general

Other target group(s): Community Volunteers / Informal Carers / Agencies Supporting Older People

Sector(s): Social protection

Desired outcome for older people:
Contribute

Other issues the Age-friendly practice aims to address:

Technologies
Disasters and emergencies
Intergenerational activities

Other Issues: Combatting Social Isolation

Contact details

Name: Cox, Karen

Email address: karen.cox@liverpoollmh.co.uk

Preferred language(s): English

Age-friendly practice in detail (click to expand):

Engaging the wider community

Project lead: None of the above

Older people’s involvement: Older people were involved in the age-friendly practice at multiple or all stages

Details on older people’s involvement: Older People were members of a judging panel which involved:Stage 1: • Scoring application forms based on evidence provided• Agreeing a Shortlist Stage 2:• Watching and judging films for each category• Put each film in order of preference 1st, 2nd and 3th for each category

Moving forward

Has the impact of this age-friendly practice been analysed: Yes

Please share with us what you found in detail:
• The ceremony was hosted by Ricky Thomlinson a well-known English actor, comedian and author;• The ceremony was instrumental in bringing together all partners to showcase what Liverpool thinks of its older people and how Liverpool Cares for older people within the city;• Rewarding OP for their achievements and efforts gave people -a sense of worth and respect;• The evening ceremony was well received and although oversubscribed on the night, the venue catered for the additional attendees;• All unsuccessful applicants received a certificate and a letter of thanks for submitting their application from LMH;• All successful applicants received a monetary gift (on the night) of up to £500.00 Prizes include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of £100, £50 and £25 for• individual winners and 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of £500, £250, and £125 for the agency and initiative awards for older people.

Feedback:
• The awards ceremony will be reviewed at the Liverpool Older Persons Liverpool Older Persons Housing and Wellbeing Forum in May 2017;• Feedback received has been positive.• Categories and prizes will remain the same for 2017.

Expansion plans:
• Additional tickets for the Award ceremony evening to be available to accommodate increased demand;• To promote the awards more widely, to encourage more older people / agencies supporting older people to apply and be part of this unique project within Liverpool.

Looking back

Reflections:
• To involve Older People in the design of the application forms;• Promote the awards and incentives for applying (i.e. monetary prizes) more widely;• To encourage people to apply and give support to complete their application form if required;• The evening was free to all attendees. Proposal 2017- To charge for tickets for family members ,friends and colleagues (Shortlisted applicants, nominees and agencies involved in the forum would attend free of charge) ;• Apply for more sponsorship.

Challenges:
• In 2016 categories were reviewed and a number of categories were combined;• The format of the evening was changed in a response from feedback received. All awards were not presented at once they were spaced out throughout the evening;• The prize money was increased;• The Smile Award was introduced;• Oversubscription of the night. The venue dealt with this magnificently and were able to accommodate the additional attendees.