Programme: National
WHO Theme: Community Support And Health Services
Health & Wellbeing Theme: Physical Activity, Positive Mental And Emotional Health
Funding Stream: Healthy Ireland Fund
Resources Required: Financial, Paid Staff
Cost: 0-500
Description
Includes online programmes for exercise and mental wellbeing i.e. chair gym, mindfulness, getting your garden spring ready etc
Aim of Initiative
Older People
Who is it aimed at
Older People
Steps critical to success
- Being able to connect and inform people in community
- Being able to support technical queries
- Older generation engagement
Challenges in Planning / Delivery
- Covid and migration to online platform
- Getting access to people to inform them of offerings as normal channel i.e. community centres closed
- Target group less familiar with technology
Outcomes / Benefits
- For those who engage, connection, something different to do to fill lock down
- People returning asking for further classes
- Reduces isolation
Evaluation / Report:
In progress, no evaluation report
Contact:
Angela Lennon, Southside Partnership, angela.lennon@sspship.ie
Website:
https://www.southsidepartnership.ie/