Do you work or volunteer with older adults?
If so why not join our Stay Stronger For Longer Network who meet bi-monthly to improve the health and wellbeing of Wirral residents. The Stay Stronger For Longer Network group consists of Volunteers, Council & NHS staff, Falls Prevention Team, Private Care Company Home Instead, Age UK, Bowls For Health Development Officer and many others.
Vision – Keep the population of Wirral independent through physical activity.
Objectives
- Improving opportunities and access to activities for older adults and those with long term health conditions.
- Working together with health, social care, leisure and voluntary settings to identify needs and opportunities and create an active network.
- To affect a cultural change towards a more positive approach to ageing exercise and activity.
Plan
- Improving access to leisure facilities (Transport)
- Access into provision with localities
- Timings of sessions – bus passes, schools
- Variety
- Touch points with health and social care – hospitals, G.P.’s, care homes, housing.
- Pathway/Commissioners
- Workforce
- Funding streams
- Directory
- Marketing
- Providers/Opportunities
- Education – Older people, health care professionals
If you would like to get involved with the network then please email fionahanik@wirral.gov.uk for more information.
