PRJ-921 Falls Service – Strength and Balance Provision in Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Tender description

The primary role of the service is to support participants to improve their muscle strength and balance, and to thereby reduce their risk of experiencing first time and/or recurrent falls. Objectives - To improve access to physical activity amongst older residents across BHR through the provision of evidence based strength and balance training, e. g. Tai Chi, OTAGO, FaME programmes - To increase levels of physical activity amongst older residents across BHR - To raise awareness of risk of falls and falls prevention amongst the general population - To provide brief advice and access to home safety checks in order to minimise environmental risks of falling within their own home Keywords: Older Residents, Strength and Balance, Exercise, Barking & Dagenham and Havering, Osteoporosis, Falls