1. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Leisure and Tourism Engaging people with mental ill- health and disabilities in sport and physical activity West Oxfordshire District Council Jenny Bennett – Leisure Development Officer Rachel Biles – Leisure Development Officer

2. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Background Successful In it together for adults with learning disabilities Identified gaps in provision for adults with mental ill health Undertook extensive research with various user groups to establish a need Replicated the In it together model for this target group

3. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k What the consultation showed… Sedentary lifestyle Main barriers Sports of interest

4. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Aims and objectives Create more opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport Support local clubs to develop their inclusive opportunities Raise the profile of disability and Paralympic sports

5. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k

6. What happened next…… Of the three sports offered Boccia was most popular Therefore established a regular Boccia session with the leisure centre Trained up one of the participants who has mental ill health and is now delivering within her setting

7. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Why our project was successful… Good consultation Providing Inspirational coaches Offer free taster sessions Subsidising session costs Accessible/desirable locations and time Offer flexibility on attendance Working in partnership with organisations Building relationships with target participants

8. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Other successful projects

9. w w w. w e s t o x o n. g o v. u k Any questions? Thank you for your time!