A REVIEW aimed at identifying gaps in the provision of district council services for elderly people across Hambleton is under way.
Councillors are examining the services provided by their own local authority, as well as other agencies.
Finance and resources spokesman, Councillor John Thorp, said: "Market research undertaken two years ago by the council highlighted a public need to explore how the needs of elderly people are catered for.
"We already provide many services for these people and other agencies are doing the same.
"But, as part of our review, we will be trying to identify the gaps in services and how we can plug them."
Among the groups councillors will be gathering evidence from are Age Concern, housing associations, primary care trusts and rural transport providers.
The study will be completed by Christmas.
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