Council of Older Persons

Raad van Ouderen

The “Council of Older Persons” is an advisory body in the Kingdom of the Netherlands established in 2018 to provide advice to the Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport on issues related to older persons. It is implemented at the national level, aiming to involve older persons in policymaking by offering advice and drawing attention to new policy themes. The council consists of members of older persons from various backgrounds, ensuring diverse perspectives. The main activities include advising the Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport on issues like healthcare, housing, and social inclusion, promoting the interests of older persons by initiating discussions, providing recommendations, and influencing policy development to improve the quality of life for older persons. The council also works to improve the representation and positive image of older persons in society. In 2020, they, along with the Ministry, launched a campaign called "The Value of Ageing" to raise awareness of the contributions of older adults to society.