Falls Prevention
What is Falls Prevention?
Falls Prevention is a rehabilitation class designed to help you feel stronger and more confident on your feet. Falls become more common with age, but the right exercise can make a real difference, and this course focuses on the things that reduce your risk and help you move about with reassurance.
Each session works on strengthening muscles, improving bone health and building balance, the key areas that keep you steady and lower the likelihood of a fall. The exercises are appropriate and manageable, designed to build you up gradually rather than push you beyond what’s comfortable.
Just as importantly, the course helps rebuild confidence. A fall, or the worry of one, can make people hesitant and less active, which only increases the risk over time. Working through structured, supportive sessions helps you trust your body again and stay independent and active for longer.
Call reception to find out about current availability and start dates.
How Falls Prevention helps you
Our Falls Prevention Instructors
What our Falls Prevention students say
For someone like me who after having had so many falls felt nervous about attending the class I should not have worried. Tom made sure everyone felt comfortable doing the exercises to their own ability and to stay within the safety of something to hold onto should you feel you are losing your balance. I thoroughly enjoyed the classes.
The time spent with Tom at the Falls Prevention classes has been so beneficial to me personally that I’m very grateful for his help and support. I feel that I have progressed very well. Big thank you to Tom.
Very understanding for all our different needs. I think over the next few weeks I will learn a lot for my confidence. Thank you!
I just wanted to express my appreciation to Tom for the Falls course. I feel that it was so beneficial for me personally and I now look forward to starting my new course Senior Strong next week with Becky.
Falls Prevention FAQs
Is this class suitable if I've already had a fall?
Yes. The course is designed exactly for people wanting to reduce their risk of falling, including those who have fallen before or feel unsteady. The exercises build you up gradually at a pace that suits you.
I'm worried about losing my balance during the class. Is it safe?
The class is run with safety firmly in mind. Exercises are appropriate and supported, you work within your own limits, and the instructor is there to guide and steady you throughout. There’s support on hand whenever you need it.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable, loose clothing you can move in and supportive flat shoes such as trainers. Bring a bottle of water, and any walking aid or support you’d normally use.
How long is the course, and how much does it cost?
The course runs for 10 weeks and costs £70.00. Contact reception to enquire about joining, current availability and start dates, and they’ll explain how payment works.
Do I need to be referred, or can I just join?
It’s always sensible to check with your GP or physiotherapist that group exercise is right for you before starting, particularly if you’ve had falls or have a health condition. Contact reception to discuss your situation and they’ll help you decide if the course is a good fit.
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