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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: federation@efds.co.ukTwitter: @Eng_Dis_Sport & @Incl_Fitness