AQW 53439/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/01/2016
Answered On Date: 18/02/2016
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister to detail how older people will be involved in (i) developing the Active Ageing Strategy action plan; and (ii) measuring the effectiveness of the strategy as implemented.

Answer:

Annex B of the Active Ageing Strategy provides information on actions to implement the Strategy. These actions were chosen in light of the comments and priorities identified by consultees during the public consultation on the draft Strategy. Three hundred people, mostly older people, were involved in the public events as part of the consultation.

In addition we will explore with the department’s Ageing Strategy Advisory Group, which includes older people and members of groups representing older people, the best way to involve older people in the monitoring and review of the delivery of the Strategy.