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Engaging older disabled people in physical activity
Chris Ratcliffe, EFDS
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Our Vision
Disabled People are Active for Life
1. Enhanced health and wellbeing of disabled people
2. A more equal society in which disabled people can achieve more, through increased opportunities and choice
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Statistics
• 45% of state pension age adults are disabled• Only 18% of disabled people participate in
physical activity once a week • The cost to the NHS of inactivity is estimated
at £1.89 billion a year • Predicted 15 million people over 64 years old
by 2040• £ over £100 billion
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Barriers
Physical Logistical Psychological
Adaptions and changes needed to support
participation are not available/have not been
implemented
Adaptations have been made but have not been implemented effectively
Attitudes, opinions and perceptions preventing
participation in sport
Geography
Expense
Support of others
Communication
Facility
Equipment
Health and Safety Suitability
Personal perceptions
Attitudes of others
Logistical PsychologicalPhysical
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Age UK Partnership• Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) - project
encouraging the leisure industry to be more accessible to disabled people through policy and practice
• Fit as a Fiddle - programmes supporting over 50 year olds with physical activity‚ healthy eating and mental well-being
• Guide sharing good practice - Engaging older disabled people in physical activity
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Including Older People in Sport & Physical Activity
Challenges•Inclusion within NGB’s Whole Sport Plans•Over 55 year old is not a measurement for APS•Disabled people included in whole sports plans
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Opportunities• Market– Relatively untapped and growing market– Behaviour and lifestyle change
• Policy– Health Agenda: Changing Landscape – PCT’s
• Partnerships– Develop projects and programmes
• Funding
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Any Questions?
Contact details:English Federation of Disability SportSportPark, Loughborough University3 Oakwood DriveLoughborough, LE11 3QF
Tel: 01509 227750Email: [email protected]: @Eng_Dis_Sport & @Incl_Fitness