Expansion into sports or activities can be explored as part of the delivery plan. Redways were discussed better lighting, Noted. – cut back, better signage. A perception that they are not safe. Promotion and awareness of opportunities in Communication has been MK for older people generally the opinion thoroughly discussed – was that the internet was not the best option throughout the consultation and they would prefer traditional printed and the methods employed to information. Also the information had to be in attract different groups. places where the older adult would be – agreed that the best place was a doctors This will continue to be surgery booklets, leaflets or information explored as we move through – scrolling across the TV screens. the strategy delivery. Respondent/ Comments MKC officer response Changes Workshop Recommended changes are shown in bold Committee Centrecom mix of use from young to old and Noted – Connections varying religions. People comment on the 9 October 2013 of the centre being warm and welcoming. “feel” Users are well represented on the committee Attendees from: and facility is managed by a good team. 100% Centrecom full and constant demands for use of the Chepstow centre. Extra time plus 50+ activities – Community Centre sponsored by MK Dons. Parkinsons Society meet weekly with numbers increasing now up –
Expansion into sports or activities can be explored as part of the delivery plan. Redways were discussed – better lighting, cut back, better signage. A perception that they are not safe. Noted. Promotion and awareness of opportunities in MK for older people – generally the opinion was that the internet was not the best option and they would prefer traditional printed information. Also the information had to be in places where the older adult would be – agreed that the best place was a doctors surgery – booklets, leaflets or information scrolling across the TV screens. Communication has been thoroughly discussed throughout the consultation and the methods employed to attract different groups. This will continue to be explored as we move through the strategy delivery. Respondent/ Workshop Comments MKC officer response Recommended changes are shown in bold Changes Committee Connections 9 October 2013 Attendees from: Centrecom Chepstow Community Centre Centrecom – mix of use from young to old and varying religions. People comment on the “feel” of the centre being warm and welcoming. Users are well represented on the committee and facility is managed by a good team. 100% full and constant demands for use of the centre. Extra time plus – 50+ activities sponsored by MK Dons. Parkinsons Society meet weekly with numbers increasing – now up Noted
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