Council invites public feedback on draft Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan

FERMANAGH and Omagh District Council has launched a public consultation on its draft Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, inviting residents and organisations to help shape a more inclusive and supportive environment for older people across the district.

This is the second Age Friendly Strategy for the area, building on the achievements of the previous plan. It aims to place older people at the heart of an Age Friendly society - ensuring their voices are heard and their needs supported so they can remain healthy, active, and connected within their communities.

The strategy has been developed by the Age Friendly Alliance and informed by extensive community engagement, including a district-wide survey that received 925 responses from individuals aged 50 and over. A series of focus groups with older residents also helped shape the priorities and actions outlined in the draft.

The council is now seeking further input from the public to ensure the strategy reflects the lived experiences and aspirations of older people in the district.

How to get involved:

The public consultation is open until 5pm on Friday 10 October 2025. There are several ways to share your views:

Drop-in Sessions

l Wednesday, September 10, 10am–12pm – Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub, Ederney

l Thursday, September 11, 11am–1pm – Hospital Road Community Centre, Omagh

l Tuesday, September 16, 1.30pm–3.30pm – Owenkillew Community Centre, Gortin

l Wednesday, September 17, 11am–1pm – Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea

l Thursday, September 18, 11am–1pm – Lakeland Community Care, Belcoo, Enniskillen

l Friday, September 19, 11am–1pm – Ecclesville Centre, Fintona

l Tuesday, September 23, 11am–1pm – Westend Community Centre, Enniskillen

Facilitated public consultation sessions:

l Thursday, September 25, 10am–12pm – Strule Arts Centre, Omagh

l Wednesday, October 1, 10am–2pm – Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

To book your place by Thursday, September 18, please email age.friendly@fermanaghomagh.com or call 0300 303 1777.

Other ways to provide feedback:

l Complete the short online survey available at the consultation section of www.fermanaghomagh.com

l Pick up a hard copy of the strategy and survey at: Connect Centre, Strule House, Omagh The Grange, Omagh

l Connect Centre, County Buildings, Enniskillen

Launching the consultation, Councillor Barry McElduff, chair personof Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, said: “We are committed to making the Fermanagh and Omagh District a great place to grow older. This strategy reflects the voices of our older residents and outlines practical steps to support their wellbeing, inclusion and independence. I encourage everyone to take part in the consultation and help shape a more Age Friendly future for our District.”

For more information, please contact the Age Friendly Officer at 0300 303 1777 or email age.friendly@fermanaghomagh.com.