Summary
In February 2020, Bristol launched their local Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods Network, which replicates the global network on a local scale. Similarly to the WHO network, this initiative offer community groups and organisations the chance to be recognised for their efforts towards becoming age-friendly and to share resources, action plans and practices with other members. As candidates for this scheme are likely to have limited funding and resources, we simply ask that they complete a checklist that helps them to consider their neighbourhood’s provision in the context of each domain, and an action plan with at least three objectives they are working towards to change their area. Following submission of the membership pack, applicants receive a certificate to celebrate their membership of the network and the offer of one-to-one support to discuss their action plan. They also receive a copy of our Age-Friendly Neighbourhoods Toolkit (which can be found in the resources library).
Age-Friendly Bristol hosts bi-monthly gatherings for Neighbourhood Network members to share updates and ideas. These can be attended by anyone, but all attendees are encouraged to apply for membership.
Age-Friendly Neighbourhood Membership Pack 2020 (2)
Website: http://agefriendlybristol.org.uk/make-your-neighbourhood-age-friendly/
Key facts
Main target group: Both younger and older people (i.e. intergenerational)
Sector(s): Health
Desired outcome for older people:
Contribute
- Ageism
- Accessibility
- Ageing in place
- Healthy behaviours (e.g. physical activity)
- Intergenerational activities
- Inclusion
- Participation