Age Concern England
Age Concern provides information on exercise, including a fact sheet about keeping healthy in later life.
Tel: 020 8765 7200
Asthma UK
Advice on the benefits of exercise for asthma sufferers, including the best types of exercise.
Tel: 020 7786 5000
Balance Training
This website helps older people to assess their balance needs and to design an individualised programme of physical activity.
British Heart Foundation – Centre for physical activity and health
The BHF centre for physical activity and health has a specialist section for older adults, and for people who work with older adults.
Tel: 01509 223259
Email: BHFNC@lboro.ac.uk
Central Council for Physical Recreation (CCPR)
CCPR is an independent umbrella organisation for the national governing and representative bodies of sport and recreation in the UK.
Tel: 020 7854 8500
EXTEND
EXTEND provides recreational movement to music for men and women over 60, and for less able people of all ages.
Tel/Fax: 01582 832760
Email: admin@extend.org.uk
Help the Aged – Preventing Falls
Help the Aged has a specialist section on falls prevention, including information and resources on strength and balance exercises.
Later Life Training
Later Life Training Ltd aims to provide specialist, safe and effective exercise training for people working with vulnerable older populations eg - Falls Prevention.
Tel. 020 8998 7672
Email: info@laterlifetraining.co.uk
National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People (NAPA)
NAPA is a membership organisation providing advice, information and support to activity providers in a range of settings for older people.
Tel: 020 7078 9375
NCAA
The National Coalition for Active Ageing brings together key agencies, voluntary organizations and stakeholders to act as a collective voice and to champion the promotion of physical activity for older people.
Tel: 020 7843 1579
The Medau Society
The Medau Society runs a variety of exercise classes including chair-based sessions.
Tel: 01372 729056
Email: office@medau.org.uk
The Ramblers Association
The Ramblers Association is Britain’s largest walking charity, providing information about popular routes, and how to join in group walks.
Tel: 020 7339 8500
Sport England
Sport England is responsible for promoting and investing in sport, helping the government meet its sporting objectives in this country and distributing both Lottery and Exchequer funds to sport.
Tel: 08458 508 508
Sustrans
Sustrans coordinates the National Cycle Network and promotes sustainable travel through cycling.
Tel: 0845 113 00 65
