Stepping out from lockdown - Age UK Enfield's falls stop service

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A year or more of lockdown has resulted in some people doing less walking than usual. They may have lost confidence in walking longer distances, which increases the risk of falls. Age UK Enfield's Falls Stop Service has devised a Stepping out from Lockdown Falls Programme and will be resuming in-person sessions from this month.

The Stepping Out from Lockdown Falls Programme

falls prevention serviceAge UK Enfield's Fall Stop Service provides support to people over the age of 50, who are residents of Enfield and who have experienced a fall or are at risk of falling.

Since lockdown more people have been moving less, sitting more and lost confidence in walking distances. This has increased risk of falls for many people, but especially older people, or those with long-term health conditions.

If you've fallen in the past, making changes to reduce your chances of having a fall can also help you overcome any fear of falling. We can work with you to make simple changes to your home and doing exercises to improve your strength and balance.

Health & Wellbeing Navigators are there to offer support and guidance to help feel more control and confident.

Our Stepping Out from Lockdown Falls Programme:

  • improve balance
  • boost confidence
  • information & advice on preventing falls
  • managing long term conditions
  • strength & balance sessions
  • seated/standing yoga sessions
  • tai chi sessions

We will be returning to in person sessions from May 2021 in community venues throughout the borough.

For further Information about the Fall Stop Service. Call 020 8375 4120 or email 

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