The Older People's Council (OPC) exists to serve older people in Brighton & Hove. The OPC works to ensure that all older people in Brighton & Hove are treated with respect and dignity and have access to services, support and opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.

Members of the Older People's Council work to help create a city where;

• The contribution of all older people is acknowledged and valued.
• The needs of older people are recognised and met.
• Older people are involved in the making of decisions that affect their daily lives and the communities in which they live.

to older people in the city, act on their concerns and keep them informed of what they do on their behalf.

their work and secure the respect and acknowledgement the OPC merits as the first directly elected council of older people in the country.

the city council, local health trusts and other providers of goods and services ensuring that they take full account of the needs of older people.

the services, opportunities and goods that enable older people to live dignified, independent and fulfilling lives.

any disadvantage experienced by older people that is a result of discrimination because of age, ethnic origin, religion, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

the human and civil rights of older people.