Programme: Offaly
WHO Theme: Communication And Information
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Positive Mental And Emotional Health
Funding Stream: Healthy Ireland FundLocal AF Programme Funding
Resources Required: Community Support, Financial, Paid Staff, Services
Cost: 0-500
Description
An Age Friendly Alliance Initiative with contributions from Alliance members and Offaly County Council Sections and the Local Development Company.
Aim of Initiative
Older People who are the most isolated in the Community, including at the onset of Covid 19, those cocooning, and currently those in rural locations and without internet access or IT skills including Meals on Wheels recipients
Who is it aimed at
Older People who are the most isolated in the Community, including at the onset of Covid 19, those cocooning, and currently those in rural locations and without internet access or IT skills including Meals on Wheels recipients
Steps critical to success
- Content
- Identification of the Target group and Distribution
- Funding
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Human Resources
- Managing the time line in terms of production
- Delivery in a timely Manner
Outcomes / Benefits
- Reached those most isolated
- Lifted spirits, a positive read in an otherwise negative news period
- Created an opportunity to engage with Isolated people who are not part of the ARA circuit
Evaluation / Report:
No Evaluation Report available
Contact:
Bridie Costello Hynes, Age Friendly Manager, Offaly County Council, bcostellohynes@offalycoco.ie
Website:
http://www.offaly.ie