Alongside health and care partners, we are implementing a free postural stability exercise programme called Steady Steps with support from each of the localities across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Steady Steps is a 24-week programme tailored to those who have previously fallen or worry about falling and is designed to help improve balance and stability. Delivered by Level 4 specialised Postural Stability Instructors, the classes are tailored to each individual's abilities and will progress in difficulty throughout the programme.
People are eligible for the Steady Steps programme if they are aged over 65, are at risk of falling (e.g. have a high fear or falling or poor balance) or have fallen less than three times in the past 12 months.
Pre-booking is required for all Steady Steps courses and local inclusion criteria are applicable. Due to the nature of the programme there will be a final intake date for all programmes.
Please contact the relevant coordinator for further information, found within each session listed.
Steady Steps - Falls Prevention Class (Harborough)
A rejuvenating exercise programme helping to develop strength and balance.
Session Date: Monday 20th August (10:30 - 11:30)
Venue: Harborough District Council,Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street,Market Harborough,Leicestershire,LE167AG
Organised By: Active Harborough District
Steady Steps - Falls Prevention Class (Harborough)
A rejuvenating exercise programme helping to develop strength and balance for residents that have had a fall or at risk of a fall.
Session Date: Tuesday 21st August (11:00 - 12:00)
Venue: Pavilion, Harborough District Council,Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street,Market Harborough,Leicestershire,LE167AG
Organised By: Active Harborough District
Steady Steps - Falls Prevention Class (Shepshed)
A rejuvenating exercise programme helping to develop strength and balance
Session Date: Wednesday 22nd August (13:45 - 15:15)
Venue: St Botolph's Church Hall,Churchgate,Shepshed,Leicestershire,LE129RJ
Organised By: Active Charnwood Alliance
Steady Steps Plus - Falls Prevention Class (Melton)
A chair based functional exercise class for adults age 65+ to help develop mobility, stability and coordination.
Session Date: Friday 24th August (12:30 - 13:30)
Venue: Gloucester House,Melton Mowbray,LE131JE
Organised By: Melton Sport & Health Alliance
Further Information & Resources
- Better Care Together
- Leicestershire Health and Care Integration
- Leicestershire Health and Care Integration - Falls Prevention
Preventing Falls Information Leaflet 2017 (PDF, 515 Kb)
Preventing Falls A3 Poster 2017 (PDF, 86 Kb)
Preventing Falls A4 Landscape Digital Screen 2017 (PDF, 165 Kb)- NHS Choices - Falls
For more information, please contact:
Lucy Baginskis
Sports Development Officer
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
- Early Years
- Legacy Makers Graduate Trainee Programme
- Physical Activity Development Projects
- Hinckley & Bosworth LSA Link Officer
- Telephone
- 01509 564 875
- l.baginskis@LRSport.org
To face the challenges we see in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and to deliver our plans to meet them, health organisations have created Better Care Together - a Sustainability and Transformation Partnership (an STP). The partnership is working closely with local authorities, too.
