This review supports the development and maintenance of organised sport and recreational activities that are socially and culturally appropriate. An increase in valid and reliable evaluations of sport and physical recreation programs would contribute to the international body of evidence of the mental health benefits of organised physical recreation.

Once our new strategy was approved by the Board an extensive community engagement plan was put in place. This provided opportunities to promote our services at high profile events where we invited people with influence from many different backgrounds, asking for their ongoing support. Further community engagement included a wide ranging public awareness campaign. Conclusion Overall the involvement of our community in preparation and dissemination of our new strategy has proved very worthwhile. To ensure ongoing inclusion of our community in our plans a new hospice advisory group PATH (People Advising the Hospice) has been established.

Preliminary findings revealed that young people possess limited knowledge about the Hospice identity and clients. When asked what would be most imported for them at Hospice, students commented on the environment and facilities, person-centred care, and effective care. Finally, the environment, facilities and expansion of Hospice IoM were the main areas of improvement suggested by young people. Conclusion: The preliminary results provide an insight into the views of young people towards Hospice IoM and palliative care. The workshops designed for UCM students offer opportunities for broader discussions surrounding attitudes towards death, dying, bereavement and Hospice. These findings will inform future Hospice strategies, and the engagement with youth may empower new relationships between Hospice and the Island's next generation.

Once our new strategy was approved by the Board an extensive community engagement plan was put in place. This provided opportunities to promote our services at high profile events where we invited people with influence from many different backgrounds, asking for their ongoing support. Further community engagement included a wide ranging public awareness campaign. Conclusion Overall the involvement of our community in preparation and dissemination of our new strategy has proved very worthwhile. To ensure ongoing inclusion of our community in our plans a new hospice advisory group PATH (People Advising the Hospice) has been established.

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