Agenda item - Loneliness & Isolation

The group will be invited by the Chair to discuss how resident association can facilitate social inclusion and the resources that would help them to do this.

11.1       The Chair enquired feedback in reference to any problems faced regarding support for both Area Panels and anything else

11.2       Residents had the following enquiries, concerns and statements:

·         Residents offered many programs to help combat issues surrounding loneliness and isolation

·         It was suggested that various programmes and workshops could be promoted via the City Wide Conference

·         It was noted that more people meet away from the club and by their flats

11.3       Officers responded to resident’s enquiries and concerns with the following:

·         In the most recent edition of ‘Homing In’ various events happening in the city to help tackle this were advertised

·         It was noted that many activities were being held to keep people involved, it was further noted that many other efforts were being made to engage people not yet at the age for senior housing such as country walks, exercise classes etc

·         Feedback regarding how to make better use of community rooms was sought

11.4       The Chair requested possible community rooms to be brought up at a future agenda, he further introduced a project called ‘Hidden Talents.’