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and our free to attend public meeting being held at and kindly hosted by, Broadbridge Park Care Home. Are you intending to come, to learn something new from our guest speakers and support the Forum in being the ears and voice of local older people? If so, please let us know so our hosts know how many to cater for. When & where? 10 am to noon on Tuesday, 1st September, Broadbridge Park Care Home, Chantry Court, Broadbridge Heath, RH12 3XY. In person or via Zoom. The garden of

If you missed our excellent, informative public meeting on the 9th June at Steyning, then this is your chance to once again join us and hear and learn the latest important updates on issues and topics that are important to us as older people. For you to be a valued part of the Forum in being the 'ears and voice' of older people in the district. Our next public meeting is 10 am to noon on Tuesday, 1st September, and we are kindly being hosted by Broadbridge Park Care Home, C

The weather on Tuesday 9th June was very changeable with bright sunshine at times followed by heavy showers but this did not put off regular members from attending our June public meeting at Steyning Village Hall. David Searle, Chairman of HDOPF, welcomed the speakers and thanked Hilton Home Care for providing the refreshments and the staff at the Village Hall for setting up the room and making us feel at home. Ann Taylor, CEO of Hilton Home Care Ann told us about her mother,

The first of our Horsham District Older Peoples Forum Public Meetings of 2026 was held on Tuesday, 21st April at Red Oaks Care Home, Henfield. The home is surrounded by its own beautiful, well-maintained gardens in a quiet part of Henfield. We were warmly welcomed by Linda Ryan, the General Manager, and her staff, who provided refreshments, including a delicious selection of homemade cakes and pastries for the meeting. The Forum Chairman, David Searle, thanked Linda for ho

When? 10 am - 12.30 pm Tuesday 21st April 2026 Where? Red Oaks Care Home , The Hooks, Henfield, BN5 9UY or via Zoom Red Oaks Care Home, Henfield Guest speakers? Community Transport Mini Buses WSCC David Crockford & Matt Roberts CONFIRMED Alexandra Nevatt – Henfield Haven. CONFIRMED Sussex Police – Inspector Neil Durkan CONFIRMED Mobility Scooter Safety sessions, if time allows Our grateful thanks to Barchester, Red Oaks Care Home, for kindly supporting the Forum, hosting ou

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

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.

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

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

Due to the high interest and importance of the enormous changes to our NHS and also losing our local Councils, both district and County,...

Yes, there are very big changes in the offing . Will they affect you? Almost certainly. Once again, our Guest Speakers are coming along...

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...

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...

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

Why should you be? The Horsham District Older Peoples Forum (HDOPF) is a non-political local voluntary group that acts as the ‘ears’ and...

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

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! ...

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

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...