Bolton LDL has allocated £50,000 to target specific communities of older people who are known to experience additional barriers to accessing support and connecting to their community.
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Ambition for Ageing in Bolton is delivered in partnership between Bolton CVS, Age UK Bolton and Bolton at Home and is working in the Halliwell, Crompton and Tonge with the Haulgh wards.
Their main objective is to build age-friendly communities, using an asset-based model which identifies and develops existing strengths.
Ambition for Ageing Bolton is supported by volunteer ambassadors who champion peer to peer engagement whilst promoting the aims of the program. They also have an Advisory Group of older people who allocate small investments and share their knowledge to help shape the program.
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Case Studies
A walking rugby group has allowed lovers of the sport to play it at a slower pace.
Thanks to one woman’s determination to do something different, Let’s Dance are making Bolton a more age-friendly place.
A local butchers is reaching out to socially isolated community members, by providing mobile meals in partnership with VCSE organisations.
Following feedback from older residents that bus services in the Bolton area weren’t accessible, an ‘Age-Friendly Bus Guide’ has been produced.
How older residents are benefitting from increased awareness of their needs on the part of local stores and businesses.
How English conversation classes have helped people meet new friends as well as communicate with more confidence.
How slower traffic light sequences have helped older people to feel safe and confident while crossing the road.
How local ladies attending health and beauty tutorials are learning practical skills, making more friends and feeling lots better about themselves.
How sharing knowledge about Bolton's history and heritage at the Hibbert Street Community Centre is creating regular socialising opportunities.
How Greenway residents are socialising more with their community by socialising, meeting new people and regularly helping out on a local allotment.
How a successful community walkabout in Halliwell resulted in practical and positive future plans via looking at the neighbourhood through age-friendly eyes.