Participle's vision is radical: public services which offer all citizens a fair chance to realise their potential. For citizens to have this chance, it is not enough for society to present them merely with opportunities. There must be a shared commitment to developing citizens' capabilities, so that all can acquire the skills necessary to seize and shape opportunities. At Participle, we do two things: Firstly, bring together the widespread community level ideas and creative activity, and mix it with world-leading experts in any given field; Secondly, drive forward thoughts and actions around developing a new social settlement which can deal with the big social issues of our time. 

"Developing integrated care for an ageing population"

"My Life Software™ has developed Digital Reminiscence Therapy Software™, an innovative software solution that provides communication support and interactive games for the elderly and people with dementia. Designed by carers for carers, the product emanates from meticulous research and field testing involving frontline care workers, patients and family members - helping you to provide person-centred care at a fingers touch."

Tyze is an on-lone tool - a private community centred around one person - that helps the individual, their families, friends, neighbours and care professionals work together. Your data is absolutely secure and there is no advertising.

"care4care will provide support for older people through mutual exchange: 'support provided by me now in return for support for me later 'care4care members earn 'care credits' by supporting/caring for an older person in their local community. The hours of support members provide are recorded in their individual care credit account for the member's own future use or to support a relative or friend now."

Estimates of subjective well-being from the first annual experimental Annual Population Survey (APS) Subjective Well-being dataset; April 2011 to March 2012

"Sus-IT is a research project funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing (NDA) initiative, the largest research programme on ageing ever mounted in the UK. Research under the New Dynamics of Ageing programme will impact on policy decisions and scientific, technology and design choices that will make sure that older people will enjoy better quality lives. Here you can find out more about what our research involves, read our publications and find out how you can participate in our research."

We are passionate about supporting people to realise the benefits of using technology. Everything we do is geared towards achieving that, whether it's through giving individual learners access to great online content and support, or working with those who then inspire and teach others to use technology. We don't believe that people have to use technology. But we would like everyone to have the opportunity to, and we would also like everyone to have accurate, easy to understand information and about what they might find useful and why.

"The Age Action Alliance is an independent partnership of organisations which has adopted a new approach to the challenges of ageing, focused very clearly on finding practical solutions to improve the lives of older people."

A unique network of over 200 organisations and individuals committed to improving older people's lives.The Alliance seeks to 'match' Members with shared interests and ambitions to:        Share ideas and expertise Build on good practice Take practical action

"At 2012 Q1, 8.12 million adults (16.1 per cent) had never used the Internet. This is about 1 per cent lower than 2011 Q4 and 7 per cent lower than 2011 Q1 There were 42.16 million adults (83.7 per cent) who had ever used the Internet at 2012 Q1 Men (86.1 per cent) were more likely to be Internet users than women (81.3 per cent) By region, the South East had the highest rate of Internet users (86.9 per cent); Northern Ireland was the lowest (75.1 per cent)"

"Using classifications that show sparse areas of England, some topics, such as incomes and qualifications, show 'two countrysides' - a better off, less sparse and more accessible one, and a less populous and isolated sparse countryside. Patterns within urban areas often differ, with the most urban areas of England frequently showing different trends from those in other places, and the widest variations."

"DIGITAL TUESDAYS creates vibrant digital communities around public libraries.  The scheme began in 2011 and is currently running three strands. These are the DIGITAL BAZAAR®    - runner up at the prestigious 2012 CILIP Libraries Change Lives Awards (next one Saturday 10th November);  DTvip for visually impaired people (VIPs) and  screenings of films with local interest. Our most recent screening was  UTOPIA LONDON on Tuesday 6th March 2012.  Other strands  will be developed in 2012, alongside special events like DESIGN PHILANTHROPY, a collaboration with the Royal College of Art (exhibition/presentation November 2011)."

Helping communities tackle social and digital exclusion.

"One in three of us who live to 65 will have some form of dementia before we die. A million people in the UK will be living with the condition by 2021. But there's a difference between simply living and living well. The Design Council in partnership with the Department of Health has funded and supported the development of five innovative new design solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia."

"Independence Matters is a joint collaboration between the Technology Strategy Board and Design Council to support the development of great consumer services for later life.   Through the programme we've funded seven start up enterprises who have used design-led approaches to develop innovative services that help older adults live well and stay independent. Find out more about the three different programmes of work, including a design challenge for secondary schools and the two business challenges: Keeping Connected and Home & Away"

SILVER surfers have been enjoying ITea and biscuits - learning new computer skills combined with a cuppa and nibbles. The taster session, run at Brighton Street Community Centre in Heckmondwike, is encouraging older people who may have a small amount of internet experience, or never used a computer before to become a silver surfer in a relaxed atsmosphere.