Programme: Kerry
WHO Theme: Social Participation
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Positive Mental And Emotional Health, Staying Connected, Switching Off And Being Creative
Funding Stream: Community Resilience Fund Covid
Resources Required: Financial, Paid Staff, Services, Volunteer time
Cost: 1000-5000
Description
Stakeholder group consisting of representatives from Men’s Sheds, Local Development and Age Friendly programme met and designed a planter project for Nursing Homes. The idea was that the participants would design, build and plant up the planters and volunteers would deliver to Nursing Homes
Aim of Initiative
Jointly involved the Men’s Sheds and Nursing Homes’ residents
Who is it aimed at
Jointly involved the Men’s Sheds and Nursing Homes’ residents
Steps critical to success
- Funding and Technical Advice
- Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Practical Supports such as administration and transport
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Covid 19 restrictions changed mid way not allowing completion in original format
- Achieving consensus in the group
- Transport of planters was challenging
Outcomes / Benefits
- It showed potential of working together on other projects
- The participants were proud of the work
- The planters were well received
Contact:
Siobhan Griffin, Kerry Age Friendly Programme, sgriffin@kerrycoco.ie
Website:
https://www.kerrycoco.ie/