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