Pictured are participants at Roscommon Hospital’s Age Friendly Walkability Audit last week (l. to r.): Mary Guihen, Roscommon LEADER Partnership, Christine Rohan, Roscommon Hospital, Margaret Mulligan, Roscommon OPC, Paddy Joe Burke, Age Friendly Ambassador, Sheila Coyle, Age Friendly Programme Manager, Linda Devine, Roscommon LEADER Partnership.

Roscommon Hospital makes bid for Age Friendly status

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An Age Friendly Walkability Audit has been carried out at Roscommon Hospital as they continue on their quest to achieve Age Friendly accreditation at the medical facility.

The audit, which took place on Thursday last, included 28 people with a mixture of abilities who took on two specific walking routes. The Age Friendly Hospital steering committee focused on identifying barriers at the hospital for older people, those with disabilities and those with sensory or mobility challenges. The audit was preceded by a briefing session facilitated by Declan Gaffney, Age Friendly Ireland’s Technical Advisor.

Following the walk, participants gathered for a debrief session where feedback was shared and discussed. The feedback and pictures will now be compiled into a formal report.

The Age Friendly Hospital Steering Committee extends sincere thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful initiative.

Further information on the Age Friendly Programme in Roscommon can be obtained from agefriendly@roscommoncoco.ie or by calling 087 1508511.

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