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13 Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Outdoor Space and Buildings Issues around public seating, access to toilets (Inc. businesses and shops) and footpaths in local areas Promotion of Radar key* and JAM cards* needed Need to improve accessibility in buildings, including shops and supermarkets Slippery footpaths in town centres Enthusiasm for outdoor recreation Transportation Lack of public transport from FODC to Altnagelvin hospital was raised regarding access to hospital appointments Community Transport viewed positively with the demands on the service being recognised Interest in a volunteer driver scheme Housing Action needed to promote energy efficiency measures Lack of adaptable housing stock in the District Support needed for small home maintenance tasks Concerns around accessibility in some residential areas Social Participation Accessing transport is essential to participation 60% aged 65 - 74 and 52% aged 75+ years disagreed that they often feel lonely Need to engage with older people who are housebound/lone householders A proportion of people under 65 years expressed no interest in joining a group Respect and Social Inclusion Older people aged 65+ viewed their local areas as safe and welcom- ing to others 25% of survey respondents stated that they provide unpaid care Inter-generational work can build respect Older people’s voices should be heard Community and Health Care Low levels of participation in organised physical activity /exercise pro- grammes More physical activity programmes delivered in local communities Challenge in accessing GP appointments Option for later hospital appointment times if preferred Actions to address the risk of falls; scope for falls prevention work