Refresh of our Fit & Active Barnet Framework engagement
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We asked
We asked residents for their views on the refresh of the Fit and Active Barnet (FAB) Strategy which aims to guide the achievement of a more active and healthier borough through increased participation in physical activity (including leisure and sport) opportunities. Through a collaborative approach we are committed to achieve ensure that all residents can live more active and healthier lifestyle.
You said
We invited around 43 local residents to take part in engagement sessions, working with different partner organisations to hear their thoughts before finalising the strategy. We made sure to include people of different ages, religions, genders, income levels, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds. Our aim was to better understand the perception and approach that Barnet residents have regarding Physical Activity and in particular:
- What being physically active mean for them
- What are the barriers that stop them from being active?
- What can be done to reduce the obstacles?
- How do they get their information about sport and fitness opportunity
- The responses to the above questions were varied but the top four barriers to participation were:
- Lack of motivation
- Health
- Financial
- Not aware of where to find out about opportunities
We did
Feedback and suggestions gathered have been incorporated into the development of the FAB Strategy which commits us to:
- Ensure that the FAB Hub continues to provide a ‘one stop’ resource for all things sport, physical activity, leisure and wellbeing for residents and health professionals.
- Continue to deliver a commitment to a Dementia Friendly Barnet and the Barnet Charter for Mental Health.
- To continue to build on the success of targeted FAB communication campaigns, encouraging more residents to Get Active and Give it a Go
- To promote existing physical activity interventions and explore opportunities for the creation of new free or low-cost interventions, particularly targeted amongst the borough’s lower participation groups/communities
