Fall Proof Resources

Fall-proof exercises are designed to improve your strength and balance, helping you stay independent and confident so you can keep doing the everyday things you love.

This plan includes a guided booklet, strength and balance exercise videos, and Move to Improve cards. All created to support you in building strength, improving balance, and staying active at home or in your community.

Regular movement can make a real difference to your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.

Hear what the residents at John James Court in Lockleaze have to say about their experience with Fall Proof:

The Fall-Proof Plan is an easy-to-follow guide designed to help you incorporate simple exercises into your daily routine. By using it regularly, you can make everyday tasks easier, maintain your balance and strength, and stay active so you can enjoy life now and, in the years, to come.

The booklet includes:

A ‘How are you doing now?’ self-check to monitor your progress

Six simple exercises you can do alongside other activities to stay stronger and healthier

A progress chart to track your improvements or share with friends

Click the image to view and download the booklet to print

Move to Improve Cards:

Place these cards around your home as gentle reminders to complete your exercises.

How to use: Print, fold, and start moving!

[Click the image to view and download the cards]

Takeaway Cards:

Takeaway cards: Easy-to-follow prompts for daily exercises

[Click the image to view and download]

Posters:

Posters: Display in your home or community space for guidance and motivation

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Additional Resources

Visit our Fall-Proof Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/fallproofwest

To pick up printed copies of the Fall-Proof Booklet and Move to Improve cards, visit one of the following locations:

• Knowle West Health Park, 5 Knowle West Health Park, Downton Road, Bristol, BS4 1WH – 0117 377 2255 (Ask for Kathleen or Kathy)
• Wellspring Surgery, Beam Street, Redfield, Bristol, BS5 9QY
• Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Bristol, BS10 5PY – Ask for Cecilia’s team
• Any library in North Somerset – [Click here to find your nearest library]

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us!

This programme was developed by Active Gloucestershire in partnership with the NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, funded by Healthier Together Ageing Well.