Programme: Galway County
WHO Theme: Respect And Social Inclusion
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Staying Connected
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Financial
Cost: 0-500
Description
Isolation and Detachment was a huge issue caused by the various lockdowns and Galway County Council Cathaoirleach James Charity wanted to help address this by sending out a personal Christmas Card to Older People, Nursing Homes, a relative, or people who could do with a surprise to help people to feel connected.
Aim of Initiative
Who is it aimed at
Older people in particular people living alone or in nursing homes
Steps critical to success
- Promotion of initiative
- Participation from public to nominate an older people
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Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Participation from public to nominate an older people
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Outcomes / Benefits
- Sense of feeling connected
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Evaluation / Report:
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Contact:
Andrew McBride // healthandwellbeing@galwaycoco.ie
Website:
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