Age Friendly Officer

Find out more about our Age Friendly Officer

"My name is Kelly Doyle. I have worked for Council for 7 years but ave been a resident in Antrim and Newtownabbey my whole life. I love eating out and visiting the local parks in the Borough. Growing up I always enjoyed meeting new people and volunteering on many different youth teams overseas and across Northern Ireland. My passion is to help people and I am excited to do this through my Age Friendly role in Council."

Q&A with Kelly 

• What is your role?

  My role is to develop communities where, as people grow older, they can lead independent lives in good health, staying engaged in their communities and remain socially included and physically active.

• What is Age Friendly?

  Age Friendly is a framework developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). It was established to support the development of Age Friendly Communities.

• How will you make communities more Age Friendly?

  The framework focuses on eight main areas. They are; Social Participation, Respect and Social Inclusion, Civic Participation and Employment, Communication and Information, Community Support and Health Services, Outdoor Spaces, Housing and Transportation. By concentrating on these areas it is hoped to create Age Friendly Communities in Antrim and Newtownabbey.

• How can I get in touch?

  Contact Details:

  E. kelly.doyle@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
  T. 028 9034 0160