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| Exercise Session, London SW12, 24 June 2008 |
Physiotherapist visit and exercise session for residents of Mayfair Care Home.
Contact: Mabel Ring Tel: 020 8654 5282 |
| Staying Healthy, Staying Active, LBH Civic Centre, Lampton Raod, Hounslow, TW3 4DN, 24th June 2008 |
Attendants will be able to access a whole raft of information, including adice about medication, footwear, have their blood pressure tested and maintaining a safe environmenmt at home. A professional strength and balance trainier will be available on the day to talk to people about relevant exercises which will help to improve balance, stamina and reduce risks of falls. Also there will an opportunity pick up a free copy of Staying Healthy Staying Active brochure which has lots of information about staying healthy and safety in your home.
Contact: Deniz Upton Tel: 020 8583 5958 |
| 'Falling About' Dance, Southwark SE1, 28th May 2008 |
Falling about is a dance production that explores the issues and emotions that arise from falling in a humourous way but also informative and helpful to those at risk from fall. Every show is followed by a workshop. It offers participants to talk about the issues raised by the show.
Contact: Anamaria Florin Tel: 020 7525 0272 |
| Stay On Your Feet!, Tolworth Hospital, Surrey KT6 7QU, 24th June 2008 |
Open Day in the Physiotherapy Gym and Functional Assessment Room at Tolworth Hospital. Health professionals and experts in the Community will be combining to promote the message of active independence.
Contact: Stephanie Bruggeman Tel: 020 8274 7057 |
| National Falls Awareness Day, Western Eye Hospital, Marylebone High Road, London, 24th June |
Western Eye Hospital are running a stall outside the hospital. The aim is to make visually impaired in and outpatients as well as carers and staff more aware of falls prevention measures.
Contact: Michael Smithwick Tel: 020 7886 2272 |
| Get Ready to Stay Steady, Southbury Leisure Centre, Enfield EN1 1YP, 23 June 2008 |
Enfield Over 50s Forum are joining forces with the Enfield NHS Primary Care Trust and Enfield Leisure Centres for a "Get ready to stay steady" day of talks and physical activity on Monday June 23 at Southbury Leisure Centre 10am -3pm.
Contact: Olivia Goodfellow Tel: 020 8447 8841 |
| Falls Awareness Day, Kings Mall, Hammersmith, London W6, 24 June 2008 |
The Hammersmith and Fulham Falls Intervention Service will be in Kings Mall in Hammersmith all day to raise the awareness about the risks associated with falls and to highlight the local resources that can help to prevent falls. We will be providing a chance to give your walking aid an MOT; have a go at a Home hazards quiz, and have your balance checked. We will also be on hand to provide information about local services as well as answer any queries you may have about falls. We will be easily identifiable in the Kings Mall by the red T-shirts.
Contact: Ruth Redhead Tel: 020 8383 6411 |
| Staying Healthy & Active, Walworth, London SE17 1AD, 24 June 2008 |
Our free community event open to Southwark and Lambeth residents, will provide information regarding ways to stay healthy, active and independent. It aims to facilitate older people to engage in community services to reduce their risk of falls. We are pleased to have the support of Simon Hughes, local MP and Dr Adrian Hopper, Consultant Geriatrician on the day. The event will include strength and balance assessments, mobility assessments, an exercise class demonstration, competitions, a free public raffle, prizes and a variety of healthcare, social care, voluntary, leisure and emergency services, plus healthcare companies providing information via presentations and information stalls.
Contact: Cathy Sutton (Southwark)/Simon O'Byrne (Lambeth) Tel: 020 7525 3483/020 3049 5565 |
| Stepping Out Workshop, Sloane Square SW3 2PF, 24 June 2008 |
Workshop for anyone over 65 interested in Falls Education and Prevention.
Contact: Anna Padayachee Tel: 020 8962 4646 |
| Falls Awareness Day, Nag's Head Shopping Centre, 402-406 Holloway Road N7 6PZ, 24 June 2008 |
Stalls set out by the Islington REACH Intermediate Care Team with exchange of cosy feet slippers, walking and ferrules. We shall be educating people and giving out leaflets and other materials on falls prevention.
Contact: Lekan Bello Tel: 020 3316 8250/8265 |
| National Falls Awareness Day - Health Promotion, Ealing W5 4RN, 24 June 2008 |
Ealing PCT will hold three health promotion events on National Falls Awareness Day. Two events will be for the public providing a range of information on falls evidence, response, local services and advice on footwear and medication - Morrisons in Acton in the morning, Tesco, Ealing Broadway in the afternoon. At midday we will also hold an event for health professionals at Clayponds Hospital, Sterling Place, Ealing W54RN, where there will be a number of presentations, an opportunity to meet clinical teams and services related to falls safety, information on Ealing PCT's new policy on falls, networking and a light lunch.
Contact: Johnny Nota Tel: 0203 313 9170 |
| Walk in the Park, Ealing W5 2DD, 24 June 2008 |
Residents and staff of Downhurst Residential Care home will celebrate the completion of their falls screening and training programme and promote physical activity with a 'walk in the park' around the gardens of the home.
Contact: Tricia Stolp Tel: 0208 819 8494 |
| National Falls Awareness, Chase Farm Hospital/Medical Day Unit EN2 8JL, 24 June 2008 |
This event is organised in association with National Falls Awareness Day. The theme of the event is "stepping out" and we will be advising on 'out and about' activities available to older people in the borough. Also, advice on safe exercise at home and how to motivate the older population to get involved with safe exercise on their own to keep fit and healthy. There will also be information about physical activities available for older people in the borough, advice on footwear and other related issues, and making the environment safer for older people to step out.
Contact: Neena Shah Tel: 0208 375 1490 |
| Stepping Out, Tower Hamlets Borough and Sonali Gardens E1, 23 and 24 June 2008 |
On 23 June, patients and team members will be stepping out to identify broken pavements in the borough and sending the information to the council and Help the Aged. On 24 June, there would be an afternoon event at one of the elderly community centers to raise awareness and provide information about services in the borough, both health and voluntary sectors. In the afternoon there will be activities such as Tai Chi, Asian dance and many more.
Contact: Akua Annan Tel: 0208 223 8223 |
| MOT on Walking Aids and Safety in the Home, Hounslow TW7 6AF, 24 June 2008 |
As described in title. Last year we replaced 24 ferrules and had 141 visitors asking for advice.
Contact: Anne McLaughlin Tel: 0208 321 5155 |
| Falls Awareness Day, Lewisham Hospital, Waldron Health Centre, Downham Leisure Centre, SE13, SE8, BR1, 24 June 2008 |
Stalls will be available at all 3 sites from 10am to 4pm. they will have information on falls prevention, healthy lifestyle and falls services in the Borough of lewisham, including the Falls Clinic at lewisham hospital. The stalls will be manned by trained health workers ie nurse, physio, Occupational therapist who will be able to answer any queries on falls prevention, exercises and bone protection.
Contact: Caroline Barker Tel: 0208 333 3030 bleep 1907 |
| Falls Awareness Day, 1st Floor Charing Cross Hosptial W5 8RF, 24 June 2008 |
We will be providing information on falls prevention. A multi - disciplinary team will be available to discuss any concern. Our aim is to invite as many visitors, patients and staff to join us on the day and ask us questions on how to prevent falls. There will be a stall that will provide information on falls, diet, mobility, strength exercise, local PCT and Trust support. We will also be demonstrating how we prevent falls using alarms.
Contact: Vicky McGauley Tel: 0208 383 0911 |
| Falls Prevention, Hammersmith Hosptial W12 0HS, 24 June 2008 |
We will be providing information on falls prevention. A multi - disciplinary team will be available to discuss any concern. Our aim is to invite as many visitors, patients and staff to join us on the day and ask us questions on how to prevent falls and take medications safely. There will be a stall that will provide information on falls, diet, mobility, strength exercise, local PCT and Trust support. We will also be demonstrating how we prevent falls using alarms and much more.
Contact: Vicky McGauley or Anita Ramsbottom Tel: 0208 383 0911 / 0208 383 6609 |
| Stepping Out, Ilford IG1 1QP, 26 June 2008 |
The Green candle Dance Company will be performing 'Falling About' and there will be opportunities to have general health checks, talk to Physiotherapists and register with Lifeline. All participants will receive a goodie bag full of useful information.
Contact: Tina Sinclair Tel: 0208 220 6000 |
