Be Steady Be Safe

Be Steady Be Safe
Falls Prevention Programme

What is Be Steady Be Safe?

Be Steady Be Safe is an evidenced based 12 week programme, consisting of weekly exercise classes suitable for people with poor strength, mobility and balance, wanting to reduce falls, increase social interaction and improve overall wellbeing.

At the end of the programme you will have the option to transfer into our follow-on classes, to aid progression.

 

Eligibility Criteria

The classes are held weekly and include:

  • Strength and balance exercise classes
  • Prescribed home exercises
  • Education of reducing falls risk factors
  • The programme consists of a set of leg muscle strengthening and balance retraining exercises, progressing in difficulty.
  • You will also receive a booklet with instructions for each exercise prescribed and issued ankle cuff weights in the class to provide resistance for the strengthening exercises

Am I eligible?

To access the programme you must be:

Aged 65 years plus

And have one or more of the following:

Fallen in the past 12 months

Poor balance and mobility

Osteoporosis

Be able to exercise independently unsupported of walking aid

Cost and how to book:

Cost:

12-week programme: £31.25 from 1st April 2024. 

Follow-on classes: £4.20 per session from 1st April 2024 and free of charge as part of our Everybody Healthy membership

How to book:

Booking is essential, please contact our Everybody Healthy team on:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01270 685589

or, if you would like to refer yourself on to the programme, please click here.

Check out our video of the class in action and hear from our customers:

Would you like more information?

If you would like further information, please contact our Everybody Healthy team and a member of staff will be in touch shortly:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01270 685589