Alfara del Patriarca Boosts Community Health with Participatory Process

The City Council presents the final document with proposals on loneliness and physical activity, resulting from the Intersectorial Health Table.

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The Alfara del Patriarca City Council has made public the final document of the project «Design of community health actions in Alfara del Patriarca», which gathers the conclusions of the participatory process developed between April and November 2026.

The project, framed within stage IV of XarxaSalut, continues the municipality's health diagnosis and focuses on promoting active and healthy aging, as well as strengthening intergenerational coexistence. Municipal representatives, health professionals, associations, and community agents have participated in the process.
The Intersectorial Health Table met in four sessions. In the first, on April 27, 15 actions were identified. The second, on June 8, linked these ideas with local resources. In the third session, on October 13, 20 proposals were evaluated, including five contributions from a parallel process with vulnerable individuals, in collaboration with Cáritas. The fourth meeting, on November 2, validated the prioritization results.
Among the most valued initiatives are the physical activity programs «En movimiento» and maintenance gymnastics, as well as intergenerational actions to combat unwanted loneliness with Juniors, and proposals for social support and improvement of living conditions.
Two initial planning sheets were developed: one to explore support actions for people living alone, with the participation of Juniors and other entities; and another to work on healthy routes and the use of mobility machines in parks. These proposals still require viability and resource assessment.
The eight satisfaction questionnaires collected reflect a positive assessment of the process, highlighting teamwork, listening, and the usefulness of concrete ideas. The final document, available in PDF, brings together the actions, community resources, and guidelines for continuing to move towards a healthier and more cohesive Alfara.
This project has received public health funding from the Conselleria de Sanitat for the year 2026.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament d'Alfara del Patriarca (09/11/2026)