Upcoming! Strength and Balance Classes.

Wellmoor have obtained funding to run three 24 week programmes (in 8 week blocks) of in person strength & balance classes at community spaces in Moretonhampstead, Crediton and Okehampton. The classes will be led by Clare Parker, an experienced dance practitioner and qualified Postural Stability Instructor, and facilitated by a member of the Wellmoor team. Alex Austin, Practice Manager and Moretonhampstead Health Centre, says that ‘a physical (in person) balance group would be a lifeline to our patients’.

The programme is aimed primarily at those who are over 65, who are at risk or fearful of falling, and will be limited to small group sizes of around 10 people to allow individual attention for each participant. The sessions will include exercises to improve balance and confidence, and demonstrate ways to safely get up again after a fall, with the aim of improving participant’s independence and reducing the amount of falls-related hospital admissions.

Those taking part will be given a thorough assessment of their needs before the programme starts, and the exercises will aim to improve balance and confidence, reducing the risk of falls. The programme is fully endorsed by GPs and physiotherapists at Moretonhampstead Health Centre and Okehampton Medical Centre, and referrals will be made both via GPs and self-referrals from participants or their families.

The classes, which will be free of charge, will start soon.We anticipate lots of interest, so please get in touch on the details below as soon as possible.

Please contact Katie on katie@wellmoor.org.uk or call 01647 440775 for more information.