Outcome 1: Citizens enjoy good health and wellbeing - Priorities

Our Priorities (a) Antrim and Newtownabbey is a place where people of all ages value their health and wellbeing and look after it in a variety of ways and encourage others to do so too; (b) Exercise and physical activity are acknowledged as important ways to stay well both physically and mentally; (c) There is provision of accessible recreational and leisure opportunities for all our citizens; (d) The value of other activities such as volunteering, participating in local clubs and groups and learning new things as ways to look after our emotional and mental wellbeing is recognised; (e) The particular needs of an ageing population are met so that our citizens can live long, healthy and independent lives in their own homes if that is their wish; and (f) The particular needs of the most vulnerable in our community are met so that they can live active and healthy lives. These needs may include access to leisure or play facilities, access to appropriate advice and support or access to services.