Sandwell Falls Prevention Exercise – A Falls Free Life
by North Smethwick Development Trust
About our activities / service
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Brasshouse Community Centre
Brasshouse Lane
Smethwick
B66 1BA - 0121 437 0033
- sandwellfallsprevention@ageuksandwell.org.uk
- https://www.ageuk.org.uk/sandwell/
| Accessibility details | Fully accessible |
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| Opening hours | 1.00pm - 2.00pm |
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Falling can be frightening and may lead to injury and reduced confidence. We offer a 12-week safe exercise programme at community venues across Sandwell to improve mobility, balance and strength. If you cannot attend, a home exercise workbook is available. The service also provides information, advice and guidance on preventing falls and maintaining independence, and can refer you to additional community support if needed. Eligibility: Aged 50+, a Sandwell resident or registered with a Sandwell GP. You must meet at least one of the following: fear of falling, feeling unstable, history of falls, or low bone density/family history of osteoporotic fracture. You must be able to stand and move independently (with or without an aid). Exclusions: Certain medical conditions including heart issues requiring restricted activity, acute illness, severe pain, balance disorders, unstable blood pressure, cognitive impairment or dementia.
| Staff qualifications | Staff are qualified to deliver the services of North Smethwick Development Trust. |
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| Genders | All |
| Age focus |
26-65 year olds, 65+ year olds
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About the organisation
North Smethwick Development Trust provides provides a range of local services and activities from Brasshouse Community Centre. It operates as a development trust and is concerned with the long term rengeneration of the North Smethwick area using an independent community led approach. Its founding ideas are to: facilitate the residents of North Smethwick to actively participate in, and contribute to, the process of improving the qualityof life in the area.
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