Health and Wellbeing

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has launched the second Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan, which will enable the Council and its Age Friendly Partners to continue making the district a place where it’s citizens can flourish as they age, and lead healthy, active and engaged lives.

Council Celebrates Positive Ageing Month in the District 

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in collaboration with our community partners are gearing up for Positive Ageing Month which begins on Sunday 1 October 2023.

The purpose of this month is to recognise, highlight, celebrate and promote the many valuable contribution's that the over 50s continue to make within our community. 

We have curated a month filled with acitivities that promote physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. From invigorating walks, refreshing swims and soothing yoga sessions to activities that unleash your inner artistic side. We are also offering health check up's to ensure you are in your best shape as well as support sessions and reconnection events.

To find out more about our events for Positive Ageing Month download the 2023 programme here.

For further information please contact:

Tara Smyth
Age Friendly Co Ordinator
T: 0330 137 4902
M:  07511 046135
E: Tara.smyth@nmandd.org

Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan 2021-2023

The publication of this strategy and action plan builds on all the good work that has already been undertaken by the Age-Friendly Strategic Alliance plan for 2016-2019. This phase of the Age-Friendly Strategic Alliance’s journey marks the beginning of a process that will see a coordinated approach being adopted by the organisations and groups which make up the Alliance, to create a more age-friendly district. 

Newry, Mourne and Down is projected to record the highest increase by the Northern Ireland Local Government District (LGD), in the over 65s by 2028.  Considering the change in age profile of the population is vital for the Council to plan for the requirements of older people.  

The current Age Friendly Strategy and Action Plan represent commitments from a wide range of partners in the Alliance to not only put older residents centre stage but to have them involved in both the formation and delivery of the work needed.  This in turn will act as a catalyst to make Newry Mourne and Down an age-friendly district and a great place in which to live and grow older.

For further information please contact:

Tara Smyth
Age Friendly Co Ordinator
T: 0330 137 4902
M:  07511 046135
E: Tara.smyth@nmandd.org

Environmental Health Department Contact Details

Email: ehealth@nmandd.org

Telephone: 0330 137 4024