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Chairman's New Year's message & 2026 meeting dates
HDOPF Chairman, David Searle (centre) with Secretary, Derek Moore (right) and Committee member, Les Amstead (left) CHAIRMAN'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE 2026 Thank you to all our supporters who attended the 2025 Forum Public Meetings in person or online, and to our sponsors for their support and generous contributions to the events. Since taking over as Chairman of HDOPF, it has been a pleasure to receive your emails, speak with you at our events, and learn more about the issues affec
Dec 31, 2025


What happened then?
So, what actually happened on the 5th of December? What did Andrew Griffith MP have to say? What about the NHS update? Well, you can easily find out. Just click on to read all about it.. Andrew Griffith MP talks to the HDOPF. The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum wishes you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2026.
Dec 23, 2025


It's MP Question Time on Friday!
What's happening? The Forum are holding its annual MP Question Time and public meeting this year with Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs. Other guest speakers? Yes. Laura Robertson from NHS Sussex will once again join us at 10 am to update us on the latest situation and answer your questions. Following Andrew Griffith MP, Lottie Torp, and Carol Boniface , the Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens will be telling us about what's happening in Pulborough and answering yo
Nov 29, 2025


It's MP Question Time!
What's happening? The Forum are holding its annual MP Question Time and public meeting this year with Andrew Griffith MP for Arundel & South Downs. Other guest speakers? Yes. Laura Robertson from NHS Sussex will once again join us at 10 am to update us on the latest situation and answer your questions. Following Andrew Griffith MP, Lottie Torp, and Carol Boniface , the Pulborough Neighbourhood Wardens will be telling us about what's happening in Pulborough and answering yo
Nov 12, 2025


Massive changes! Questions anyone?
Due to the high interest and importance of the enormous changes to our NHS and also losing our local Councils, both district and County,...
Aug 23, 2025


Now what's happening? They're doing what??
Yes, there are very big changes in the offing . Will they affect you? Almost certainly. Once again, our Guest Speakers are coming along...
Aug 12, 2025


What was said at the Public Meeting 1st July 2025 in Storrington?
Our Forum Chairman, David Searle, welcomed those present and online via Zoom on what was a very hot day. He thanked Andi Duntan and his...
Jul 22, 2025


Join Us for Our Quarterly Public Meeting
Have you marked this important date in your diary or calendar? You won't want to miss it! Our quarterly public meeting is scheduled for...
Jun 22, 2025


Yes, Tuesday, 1st July
Our next public meeting starts at 10 am on Tuesday, the 1st of July. Tea & coffee available beforehand. Attend either in person or via...
Jun 6, 2025


Are you aware of the Horsham District Older Peoples Forum Public Meetings?
Why should you be? The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is a non-political local voluntary group that acts as the ‘ears’ and...
May 30, 2025


April 2025 Newsletter: The End of Horsham District Council?
The end of Horsham District Council? Really? Yes, really! Read on! HDOPF April 25 Henfield Henfield Public Meeting: April 1, 2025 The...
Apr 27, 2025


Beware: 'GP Register Update' SCAM
Be aware of this 'Action Required: GP Register Update' message If you receive a message like this, you'll know it's yet another SCAM! ...
Apr 16, 2025


Where's Henfield Leisure Centre, eh?
You want to attend next week's important HDOPF public meeting at Henfield Leisure Centre , - you can see our guest speakers and the...
Mar 26, 2025


What's going on??
An all powerful Sussex Mayor like London? A lot as it happens , and that may affect you so please read on. Don't think you have a voice...
Mar 18, 2025


Newsflash - blood test appointments
GP Phlebotomy online Appointment System launching 3rd March 2025 The new blood test online appointment booking system explained 'The...
Mar 4, 2025


Bovvered?
Are you bovvered? Concerned? Want to know what's going on? Our next Forum public meeting, 10 am on Tuesday, 1st April , will give you...
Mar 2, 2025


What did our new MP have to say? End of 'walk-in' blood tests
Read on and find out.... MP Question Time Public Meeting held on Friday, 6th December 2024, at Brighton Road Baptist Church Martin...
Jan 13, 2025


Boring..boring..
Yes, we know certain meetings can be boring, but not ours! Our recent MP Question Time public meeting on the 6th of December with our new...
Dec 11, 2024


Too old to care?
Or are you concerned or worried about what the government is doing that affects you and older people? Does having a local MP matter? What...
Nov 12, 2024


Remember! Remember! 6th of December!
Why? It's our MP Question Time meeting. It is your chance to ask your newly elected Lib Dem MP for Horsham, John Milne, your questions....
Oct 22, 2024
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