Falls Prevention

Postural Stability

What is the Postural Stability Programme- (Falls Prevention)?

Active Leeds offer a programme of activities for people at the risk of falls. These 'Strength and Balance' sessions are designed to improve strength, balance and co-ordination for people with low mobility. The sessions involve a mixture of chair based exercises and standing strength and balance exercises.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age 60+
• Able to walk (aided or unaided) and transfer from seated
• Able to follow instructions independently
• Mild or moderately frailAt risk of falling / have had a fall(s)
• No contraindications to health (e.g. unstable heart conditions)

The programme includes;

• Group activities in the community.
• Using the Keeping Well at Home Resources.
• Support via phone or online.
• There are a limited amount of loan “digital tablets” that people can borrow. This means people that are digitally excused can access online resources to help them keep active

If you have any queries or would like to know more please don't hesitate to get in touch with us:

Active Leeds Health Programmes Team

Phone:0113 3783680

Email:health.programmes@leeds.gov.uk

Postal Address: John Charles Centre for Sport, Middleton Grove, Leeds, LS11 5DJ

Click here to complete the online referral form

 

 

Timetable

Day	Time	Venue
Tuesday	13:00 - 15:30	OPAL Tinshill LS16 6DJ
Wednesday	10:00 - 12:30	Cross Gates Newman Centre LS15 7JY
Wednesday	13:00 - 14:30	St Johns Church Farsley LS28 5DJ
Thursday	14:00 - 16:30	Morley Leisure Centre LS27 9JP
Thursday	13:30 - 15:00	Holy Trinity Hall Meanwood LS6 4LF
Friday	10:00 - 12:00	Garforth NET LS25 2LP