Independent living on Citizens’ Assembly agenda

The Citizens’ Assembly is meeting this weekend to consider how best to respond to the challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.

It will be the first of two meetings of the assembly at which the subject of ageing will be discussed and follows a recommendation by its chair, Ms Justice Mary Laffoy, who said a further weekend was needed for a thorough debate. The agenda will focus on long-term care and independent living.

During the day, members will hear from elderly people living independently or in long-term care, along with medical, statistical, and social care practitioners.