Upcoming Events & News

The Happy at Home initiative aims to support our older residents by providing useful information and advice on various topics and support services to help you stay informed and connected.  It also enables our older residents to continue to play an important and active role in our communities.

To view the magazine click HERE

The Western Trust launched the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme for Fermanagh and Omagh on Wednesday 16 April in Enniskillen.

The scheme involves a wristband which stores electronic information about the wearer which can be scanned if the individual is found lost or distressed. The bands are designed for people living with a dementia diagnosis and will provide reassurance for them and their family members.

Bands are available from Pauline Clarke,  FODC Age Friendly Officer, Cliona Connolly (WHSCT Dementia Navigator), and Allison Forbes, South West Age Partnership. All that is required is the name of the person and either their confirmation or their carer’s confirmation that they have a dementia diagnosis.

South West Age Partnership (SWAP) has worked with members of the Fermanagh and Omagh Interagency Forum for older people and other regional organisations to create a brief guide to services for people aged 60+ within the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area.

To view the directory click HERE

Printed copies will be available shortly. If you would like a copy please contact Allison Forbes, SWAP:
Email: aforbes@southwestagepartnership.co.uk

Global Intergenerational Week is a campaign connecting everyone who is passionate about everything intergenerational. 2025 is now the fifth year of this amazing campaign and we are hoping this year will be bigger and better than ever!

Find out more HERE

NI #GIW25

The Open University’s Take Five to Age Well is a month-long national challenge launching on 1st May 2025, empowering people of all ages to adopt five simple, healthy habits for ageing well – Eat, Drink, Move, Connect & Engage, and Think.

This campaign is backed by Age NI and over 400 other partners, and local ambassador, Lady Mary Peters. It’s built on strong evidence that small lifestyle changes can dramatically improve long-term health and wellbeing—helping to ease pressures on our health and social care systems.

Find out more HERE

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is sharing important information regarding upcoming changes to BT landlines.BT is moving customers with the lowest landline usage who have not advised they have additional needs or need additional support to Digital Voice. From April 2025, BT will begin migrating vulnerable customers on a regional basis, with additional support such as free engineer visits and battery back-up equipment offered.

It is important to note that landlines are not going away but are simply being upgraded. The Council recognises that some residents still rely on their home phone line and may feel anxious about making the switch however no one will be left without service, and support will be available to ensure a smooth process.

For most people, Digital Voice will not significantly change how they use their home phone. The transition will involve connecting your phone to a router instead of the traditional wall socket. BT promises that service quality, pricing plans, and bills will remain unchanged.

This new service will run over the broadband network and bring numerous benefits, including enhanced features like advanced spam call blocking.

The Council is working with BT to ensure that all residents are well-informed and reassured about the change. BT have advised they will contact customers with clear instructions when it’s time for the switch over in their area, and for most customers, the transition will be simple and free of charge, with no installation needed. Users will also be able to keep their current phone number.

Customers will be notified four weeks before their switch date to help them prepare. For those who may need extra assistance, including vulnerable customers, BT will provide additional support to ensure everyone is ready for the transition.

If your provider isn’t BT please get in touch with them directly.

For more information, please visit www.bt.com/digital-voice or contact Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Age Friendly Officer via telephone at 0300 303 1777 or email agefriendly@fermanaghomagh.com

Allstate Cyber Safety

Empowering older adults  to stay safe online

Allstate Cyber Safety for older adults is a specialized training programme designed to empower adults with the knowledge and skills to navigate the digital world.  As technology advances, so do the threats that lurk online.  By enrolling in their programme older adults will become equipped with the tools they need to protect themselves and stay secure in the digital world.

Click here to register