Who is MEAAP?
Mid & East Antrim Agewell Partnership (MEAAP) is a local charity established in 2011 with the aim of improving the lives of older people in the Ballymena, Larne & Carrickfergus areas by supporting communities to work together in partnership.
What is the IMPACTAgewell Programme?
The IMPACTAgewell Programme is a three-year pilot programme, led by MEAAP, which commenced in April 2017 thanks to funding support from The Dunhill Medical Trust.
Our vision is to improve the quality of life for older people, now and in the future, by providing them with person centred services that will put their wellbeing and social needs on a par with their medical needs.
By working together with your local GP Practice, a local Community Pharmacists and staff from the Northern Health & Social Care Trust team, we will be able to share relevant information which will support you to get all the support you need to be empowered to manage your long-term health condition(s) and to also access the wealth of community/voluntary support in your area.
What support can I expect from the IMPACTAgewell Programme?
If you are found to be eligible, you will be supported by a dedicated IMPACTAgewell Project Officer for up to six months, who will talk with you about your general health and wellbeing and support you to look at taking small steps that would empower you to agewell now, and in the future.
- Housing
- Transport
- Diet/Nutrition
- Physical Activity
- Income/Finances
- Social Connections
- Hobbies
- Managing your Health Conditions
The types of support available might include for example:
- Befriending, via the telephone or home visits
- Home Security Checks
- Handyperson Services
- Energy Efficiency Checks
- Benefits Advice
- Community Transport
- Health Condition Support Groups
- Luncheon Clubs
- Arts & History Clubs
How do I know if I am eligible to take part?
Please note this is a pilot programme, so unfortunately it is currently not available to all older people within the Mid & East Antrim area.
The 6 participating GP Practices within the Mid & East Antrim area include: –
- Bernaghmore Medical Practice, Ballymena
- The Surgery, Ballymena
- Corron Surgery, Larne
- Victoria Surgery, Larne
- Old School Surgery, Carrickfergus
- Scotch Quarter Practice, Carrickfergus
So if you meet the following criteria, and would be interested in getting some support, please speak with your GP Practice, your Community Pharmacist or your Northern Health & Social Care Trust representative or simply contact MEAAP.
Referral criteria
- Aged 65 years & over
- Registered with one of the 6 GP Practices (listed above)
- Must live within the Mid & East Antrim Borough Council area
- Live alone or with another older person in your own home or in sheltered housing
- Have at least one long term health condition
- Would like to talk about your general health and wellbeing
- Would like to know about and access the support available in your local community.
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