Community falls strength and balance exercise service

The community falls strength and balance exercise service is a 12-week programme of activity to support people aged 65 and older who are at risk of falling. It is also for people aged 50 and older who have had any falls in the last 12 months due to a condition that affects their balance eg., Stroke or Parkinson’s disease etc.

Exercise sessions are provided at community venues or, where required, in your home, depending on individual needs and availability. This service is provided by the North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

How the service can help you

The service is designed to:

• Improve muscle strength and balance to reduce your risk of falling
• Increase your confidence and mobility
• Support you to live a more independent and active life
• Provide advice on home safety, vision, medication, and health-related risks

What to expect

• Telephone screening by a trained professional to confirm basic eligibility
• Initial assessment at your home by a trained exercise instructor to assess your balance, strength, fear of falling, and suitability for the programme
• A 12-week personalised exercise programme, delivered either in a group setting or 1:1 depending on your needs
• Weekly exercise sessions (up to 12 weeks) with the exercise instructor, plus at-home exercises to do in between at home
• Final assessment to measure progress and provide guidance on keeping active beyond the programme
• Follow-up call after 12 weeks to review falls history and activity levels

How to get referred

You can self-refer or be referred by a clinician. Details on how to self-refer and further information can be found on the North East London NHS Foundation Trust website: