What is Active Living?

Somerset is one of 19 authorities to be given money by DoH to address the future health and independence of Somerset’s changing adult population. People are now living longer. The aim of Active Living is to make sure those years are quality years.

Active Living also wants to support people in having their say around provision of services that aim to maintain health and independence.

Knowledge is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where to find the answers.

The Government’s White Paper “Our Health, Our Care, Our Say” explains their vision for the future of health and social care services. One of the aims is to provide services that prevent long-term illness and dependency. Partnerships for Older People money is being used to encourage local organisations to work together to develop opportunities for people to keep active and healthy.