Derbyshire Intergenerational Strategy (DIgS) - Helping all ages age well

Intergenerational practice aims to bring people together in purposeful, mutually beneficial activities, which promote greater understanding and respect between generations, and contributes to building more cohesive communities. Intergenerational practice is inclusive, building on the positive resources that the young and old have to offer each other and those around them. (Centre for Intergenerational Practice, 2006) 

When we took the decision to develop an intergenerational strategy, we decided that it should be dynamic, rooted in the experiences and input of all the generations and capable of developing and growing over time.

We produced a resource pack to use as a practical tool to support the achievement of the objectives of the strategy. We currently lead the way in intergenerational practice and to date we are the only local authority in England to have a dedicated strategy. 

The resource pack can be downloaded from the related documents section.

We continue our commitment to supporting intergenerational practice and employ a full time Intergenerational Project Manager - Gill Clarke.

Gill is based at:

Chesterfield Area Education Office
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Derbyshire
S41 7LU

Tel: 01246 204851 ext: 313
Mobile: 07796 938335
email: gill.clarke@derbyshire.gov.uk